I can relate. When I went back to school to be a pharmacy tech last summer, my dad told me that I would never succeed in that field. He told me that there were no jobs in that field and I was wasting money.

Look where I am now. I got a job offer before my externship was even done. And I am now employed (be it part-time for now) and getting a good amount of hours per week. I showed him and proved him wrong. He didn't even congratulate me though. He just told me that it wouldn't last because I would be fired soon due to not being able to perform the job correctly. I know in my head I have proved him wrong on this as well because my pharm manager tells me very often how pleased he is with my work and that I am the fastest learner he has seen yet. Screw you dad.

Don't worry about what other people tell you. Just follow your heart.