<prompt> Human: I earn 26k Just got a rise a year and I dont know if its something that could backfire as in...Because I earn X amount they could begin to have certain financial expectations of me which I dont want but then again itll give them a piece of mind that Im doing okay in my career?  <response>: Instead of telling them your personal financial status, you could voluntarily offer to pay a rent while you are living with them, especially if they need the money. You may be their child but as long as you live in their house you are also a financial burden if they cover the costs of your food and utilities. 