Brainstorming Requests

Hi, everyone! I'm trying to get some potential requests for a current situation.

My dad has pushed for me to get a "real job," particularly a government job, for a couple of years now. He's sent me high-paying, full-time job openings while I was job-hunting and would feel upset when I would eventually them down. I have only worked part-time so far, but my main priority is to find a job that I enjoy over how much money it will make me, and I don't feel drawn to government work. I work as a tutor at my alma mater and recently got hired on permanently. I really like it and am able to support myself (I live with and split the bills with my mother).

Something my dad does that makes me uncomfortable is bring up my job and what he thinks I should do when other people are around. This happened yesterday when we ran into some of his old friends from the military. They all agreed that I should be working a job where I would be making "real, career money." They will likely be reaching out to me later to send me job openings, though I expressed that I'm established where I am.

The next time he mentions my career choices, I wanted to say that I feel hurt and embarrassed because I need support for the work that I'm doing now rather than for what I could be doing. However, I'm stuck on what I could request. The only request I could think of was for him to ask me if I'm currently job-hunting before he sends me job opportunities. I'm curious to know what else I could ask if anyone has any ideas. Thanks! : )