My parents still ask when I'll get a 'real' job. Here's what I say now

I left nursing for software 14 months ago. For a while I'd get defensive or over-explain the salary math.

Now I just say: 'It's a real job. I'm paid to learn fast, and I'll show you something when I have it.' Then I change the subject to something they care about. It sounds small, but the 'so when do you start earning?' calls got a lot shorter.