No job =No respect
•They say “We’re proud of you” only when you get a job.
•Until then, silence, taunts, and zero respect. In many societies, having a job is strongly tied to social status, respect and perceived self-worth.
This mindset can lead to social stigma, family pressure, mental health struggles, and feelings of inadequacy.
Is this true? Do you also feel the same?
Yes, this is sadly true in many families and societies. People often judge us based only on our job or income. They forget that everyone has their own journey and timing. It’s not fair to give respect only when someone earns. Support and encouragement matter the most when a person is still struggling or finding their path. We need to change this mindset.
Yes this is true.
It’s true that a lot of Indian families show this kind of mindset. Everyone takes credits for when a person becomes successful and gets a job but not many are willing to support them during their journey to reach there.
I feel like families of people who are studying in health care courses are a little more considerate as they know that studying, research or getting a job requires a lot of effort and it takes more time too. But most if the people are still appreciated or given respect after getting the job and completing the degree. It’s high time that we should not have this mindset and be kind to people. If you can’t say something good to encourage them, atleast don’t disrespect
It’s true. Not only for mens it true for womens. Even society start comparing you with others. That’s not good
Financial independence is important — be it through a job, freelancing, or your own business.
“Kuch to log kahenge, logon ka kaam hai kehna.”
People will talk — whether you do a job or you don’t, they’ll always have something to say.
Why seek validation from others?
Don’t look for approval outside — it should come from within.
Yes it true, a person with no job or not earning is treated like a worse person, being taunted and being called jobless. This is a society culture where people judge you from your wealth and how rich you are.
I wish I could say no… But even if you are working, people judge you if you are working in private sector, or government sector, if its organised or unorganised sector.. judgement from society never stops.. so dont bother with other people.. do waht you want to do with your life.
Yes , absolute correct no one support’s a person when he/she is struggling during the tough phase when he/she is jobless but once they became they became successful. The people around them will be their for taking credit. The people will appreciate and behave like they always have a beleive that one day he/she will become successful
Yes it is true as in many Indian families, people are often respected based on their job. If someone has a high-paying or well-known job like a doctor or engineer, they are treated with more respect. But if someone has a job that is not seen as important or doesn’t pay much, they may not get the same respect, even if they work hard. This shows how a person’s job can affect how they are treated in the family and society.
It’s true that having a job earns you respect in many Indian households and in society. Unfortunately, people often judge your worth based on whether you’re employed or not sometimes even your own family does.
Yes this is sadly true. Even some people around me taunt their children for having WHF because they think that it’s not a legitimate job 
Its totally true!
It was easy to get a job back in our parents era if they had a legitimate degree
But in today’s growing world , a degree is not enough, u have many competitors,
And thousands of schools colleges scamming us in the name of it.
It’s tough getting a job in today’s era and Indian households need to understand this.
I agree!
Absolutely. As a student, it feels like your efforts don’t count until they turn into a paycheck. Late nights, mental health battles, entrance prep, all invisible until you “get placed.” It’s tough, but I’ve learned to value my journey even when no one else claps for it.
Agreed
Yes, this is absolutely true, especially in our country, India. I completed my postgraduation in Biotechnology in June 2025, and even now while searching for a job, I can feel how people start treating you differently just because you’re currently unemployed. Being a postgraduate doesn’t always guarantee an immediate job, but sadly, society often equates our worth with our employment status.
The pressure isn’t just about building a career; it’s also about proving your worth to others. People start assuming you’re not serious or capable, simply because you’re still figuring things out. But the truth is, getting any job just to show others you’re employed doesn’t make sense if it’s not aligned with your future goals. I believe it’s more important to find something meaningful, a job that helps you grow in the direction you truly want. This mindset of “No job = No respect” really needs to change. It creates unnecessary emotional stress and makes people feel like they’re falling behind, even when they’re doing their best. You’re not alone if you feel this way; many of us are going through it too.
Yes this is true . We leave in a society where people easily pass comments on the way we dress, colour of skin , the house we leave and mainly how much we earn and at what position we are working . Respect of people varies from ground level job to CEO job . They don’t even talk to you if work in low paying job . This shows how everyone mindset reflects and how a job titles and salaries have become important to know a person 's worth in the eyes of others,
I can say this especially the mindset of Indians .
Sadly, it is true. In our country, a job is not just seen as someone working, but somewhere it’s tied with a badge of one’s identity. People are not even bothered about what type of work one does in that job, just by looking at the titles, one is labelled and respected/ignored accordingly. A stable job especially in the form of a government job or working in an MNC is treated like a social prestige or we can say more like a social currency that buys approval and marriage proposals and one’s decision will be asked in every family matter. But when this social currency is limited/nil, it will buy only silence for someone during family debates. This mindset is so deeply ingrained from generations where people believed that job is directly proportional to survival and dignity and it was never seen as a form of self-expression like how the new generation now views the job. Change is coming now, but very slowly. More voices should come forward that loudly can talk about how value does not lie in what one does, but how one lives while doing it.
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