I’m surprised at how many replies in this thread seem to be struggling with treating this pretty basic human interaction with empathy. Your grandpa wants you to be financially secure and have a good life. He’s old and people of his generation - even his children’s generation - are very much attached to the idea of home ownership and a steady income as a foundation for a prosperous life. People who have lived through hardship tend to be pragmatic about these things. We can be understanding of them without subjecting them to moral scrutiny over what’s obviously well intentioned, paternal advice, even if that advice is contrary to what we consider our principles to be.