Kamil Szczesna
Kamil Szczesna voted up Anonymous' answer

Tell them it is for both reasons.  Its a compromise between What you're telling them and what they're hearing.  Plus,  its exactly what you told us.

Besides,  why do your friends need to care what field you go into?  How often does that conversation come up?  And when it does,  the reasons behind it are your … Read more

Kamil Szczesna
Kamil Szczesna voted up Matt Radiance's answer

Just tell them what you told us. Explain your reasons. If they don't believe by any means. Well, that's out of your duty, your not responsible for that. I would highly suggest to not care what your friend thinks about your motivations. You have a goal, stick to it, follow it & become who you … Read more