I would totally be jealous of that too. What a perfect example of life isn't fair. Are you parents proud of him now as a "success" or do they think he should have chosen another path?
(I have a college friend who lives a similar life but without that job, and I don't know how he pays for it. But god, if his FB photos aren't lustworthy, I don't know what is)
another reason to be jealous of those with family in town--it's easier to spend holidays with everyone. brought to you by a big argument over how to spend the holidays this year.