Some jobs are more "socially acceptable" than others , that's just the way of it. Not judging , that's just how life goes . It's not unreasonable to expect some people would have concerns about it , in this case your parents . Having spent 37 years working 50-70 hrs per week at something that has never really fulfilled me . Averaging one sick day every two years . I'd say I fall under the catagory of good work ethic . If I'd had the opportunity to do something I enjoyed , was easier , while still offering that long term financial security to my family I would have jumped at it . It's just weighing up those things . Assuming your current role relies on good physical and personality skills , there have been many who have made a career out of that . There's a Dita von Teese who has made a lot of money out of burlesque and seems fairly happy . To some burlesque would be a socially unacceptable job . In the end , like in anything , you have to make your own choices in life . First box to tick off is am I hurting anyone , including myself ? Then you move on to job satisfaction , sustainability and financial remuneration. If you are successful , everyone comes around in the end .