First-Gen Tech Pro Gets a Raise—But Should I Tell My Family? 😬💸

I grew up in a middle-class family in Brazil and moved to the US to chase my dreams in tech. After years of hard work, I finally got my first big raise! I want to celebrate with my family, but I’m honestly nervous about sharing how much I make now. If I mention my promotion, I know they’ll ask about my salary, and converting it to our home currency just sounds unreal. My parents have always lived simply and never asked for anything, but I can’t shake the guilt. I feel weird enjoying my success when I know they’re still living frugally. They always tell me to save, but I wonder if I should help them more, or just be honest about my income. Has anyone else been in this situation? How do you handle sharing financial wins with family who sacrificed so much? I’d love your advice—I’m really torn. 🥲 #JobCareer #Career #CareerGrowth