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AIBU for saying my DH needs to man tf up

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ambitiousqueen · 23/09/2026 09:31

DH has just gotten a very good job promotion, and I am very proud of him. Obviously. Lovely salary, lovely title, everyone congratulating him etc. BUT. He is destined for an even greater promotion (CEO level). Don't ask how I know this.
The problem is DH keeps saying he doesn't want to "get involved in office politics" and that “nature will take its course” I've tried encouraging him. I've said, hypothetically, if there was a person standing between my DH and the CEO position, then perhaps one might consider... removing the obstacle. metaphorically I mean
Also, I may have suggested that DH invite the current CEO round for a nice little dinner.Purely hospitality, obviously. DH said he was worried about the consequences, particularly the whole "divine judgement, eternal damnation" side of things. Blah blah blah
Honestly, he's overthinking it.
I am NOT saying DH should kill anyone. Obviously not... at least not with his eyes open. I'm only saying that hypothetically, if one wanted to rise to the very top, one might need to show a little more ambition
AIBU to think DH needs to man up and seize his opportunity?
FWIW, I’ve already laid out the plan, and the metaphorical dagger is just waiting to be used.

OP posts:
AnAlpacaForChristmasPleaseSanta · 23/09/2026 10:51

Is that you, Sarah Vine?

Stairsandbiscuits · 23/09/2026 10:51

Tomorrow and tomorrow.....

I think your DH might need to check the method and circumstances in which the other people at his company were born.

YoungSoak · 23/09/2026 10:51

Busybookworm · 23/09/2026 09:32

Out, out, damn’d spot etc

😂I am howling 😂

Well done

The Thane of Fife had a wife. Where is she now?

Goodgriefisthatrue · 23/09/2026 10:50

Good god what is wrong with you!! You’re poor DH - no of course you don’t invite the CEO to dinner. Are you really that much of a gold digger/ attention seeker that you can’t see your DH wants to do this his way (thats even if he wants the promotion to CEO, which he probably doesn’t).

Have you stopped for one minute to ask him what he wants…. no, thought not as its all about you!!

BlessedAreTheCheesemakerz · 23/09/2026 10:49

Damnloginpopup · 23/09/2026 10:31

The cry is still, 'They come!'"

Good grief. A grammar school education with an annual Shakespeare festival and I still let this go over my head... Only just noticed the OP's user name too! 😂

SallyRabbit · 23/09/2026 10:49

Instead of YABU or YANBU, can I vote for: You are being WEIRD?

Damnloginpopup · 23/09/2026 10:49

InterestedDad37 · 23/09/2026 10:47

Bizarre 🤷 😵‍💫
'Man up' is very much a loaded and outdated phrase, concept etc. Would you like it if you were instructed to stand by your kitchen sink?

OP only wants the best for her husband though I suspect it could backfire. The love that follows us sometime is our trouble, which still we thank as love.

cattussuperior · 23/09/2026 10:49

I think you need a hobby. Better still, a job.

LondonLass2026 · 23/09/2026 10:48

What on earth are you blabbing on about? How are you planning to "remove the obstacle" which is another person? Who are you to decide who stays and goes? You need your head read.

InterestedDad37 · 23/09/2026 10:47

Bizarre 🤷 😵‍💫
'Man up' is very much a loaded and outdated phrase, concept etc. Would you like it if you were instructed to stand by your kitchen sink?

ChazsBrilliantAttitude · 23/09/2026 10:46

OP invite the CEO paste a smile on your face remember false face must hide what the false heart doth know then screw your courage to the sticking place and do it yourself.

DuckBushCityLimit · 23/09/2026 10:46

Just make sure his contract's fully watertight. I've heard that some places try to sneak in a 'no man born of woman' clause which has a loophole that may surprise you.

AnotherOneIsntFussed · 23/09/2026 10:44

OooPourUsACupLove · 23/09/2026 10:28

Happy to bring the cauldron. Can you bring eye of frog? The shop by me is right out of them. They've had a run on frogs, newts, anything slimey really. I think people are getting stuff ready for the US midterms...

Does anyone have a pilot's thumb? We're quite landlocked here. Could mix things up a bit and try thumb of aviation pilot but I don't know the quality of modern alternatives. Concerned they might have gone the way of M&S knickers...

Damnloginpopup · 23/09/2026 10:42

DannyDeever · 23/09/2026 10:40

She can't see the wood for the trees!

I'm surprised the OP managed to post. I've heard the WiFi in Dunsinane Castle is murder.

Yeah, I think they were poorly advised. What's done cannot be undone.

TheBroonOneAndTheWhiteOne · 23/09/2026 10:42

Gotten?

ThatLoudCat · 23/09/2026 10:42

Maybe focus on your own career?

OrdinaryGingerBloke · 23/09/2026 10:41

I said you aren’t being unreasonable because I want to see what your plot is

DannyDeever · 23/09/2026 10:40

Damnloginpopup · 23/09/2026 10:36

Can you not damned spot the clues?

She can't see the wood for the trees!

I'm surprised the OP managed to post. I've heard the WiFi in Dunsinane Castle is murder.

Damnloginpopup · 23/09/2026 10:38

user1492757084 · 23/09/2026 10:36

Of course he will gain confident in his new role and will probably remain respectful of other workmates.

His hard work and staying out of business politics sounds great.

Yeah, but then his promotion will always be tomorrow, and tomorrow, and tomorrow.

user1492757084 · 23/09/2026 10:36

Of course he will gain confident in his new role and will probably remain respectful of other workmates.

His hard work and staying out of business politics sounds great.

Damnloginpopup · 23/09/2026 10:36

newberry · 23/09/2026 10:31

I think it is satirical but idk the reference 🙈

Edited

Can you not damned spot the clues?

Excellentboiledpotato · 23/09/2026 10:35

It's all very well having your eye on the tree/prize, but it means nothing if you don't keep the other eye on the woods. Have you checked Birnam for activity recently?

BeverleyMakka · 23/09/2026 10:35

I think You need to back tf off….

JudgeJ · 23/09/2026 10:34

NotTheDramaMum · 23/09/2026 09:58

The “metaphorical dagger” comment absolutely sent me But yes girl, stand by your man and get him that CEO position!

I know of at least one wife who slept her way to her husband's promotion!

MrsJeanLuc · 23/09/2026 10:34

PurpleLovecats · 23/09/2026 09:53

What is going on today? Multiple really bizarre posts. Feel like I need to be drunk to understand!

You're obviously not familiar with the plot of Macbeth ... along with quite a lot of other posters.

It's obviously a spoof thread, but people are enjoying it 😁