“I stayed silent”

Not sure why Fidan is proudly saying, “I stayed silent” when the school asked for volunteers, considering:

A) She makes plenty of money and could easily afford to work a few fewer hours - “F it, I can afford it.” B) It’s supposedly the “year of opportunity.” Or does that only apply when the opportunity benefits her and only her?

Honestly, I used to think the comments about her having kids just to check a box and being narcissistic were exaggerated. But statements like this really prove the point.