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AIBU?

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And selfish to be considering an open university course?

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IWantToSCRRREAM · 24/01/2014 11:57

Apologises for my second thread about OU!

I'm a SAHM to a baby and toddler. (6 months & 2.5years) I plan to get weekend job in a few months once my ebf baby gets the hang of weaning.

DP works full time in a job he hates. Although I feel really bad for him and guilty that he works to look after our family, he doesn't try to help himself. He won't even look at the jobs advertised, let alone apply for them.

The other day I mentioned I'd love to do some sort of cource and start a career. he made all the right noises and said it would be good for me ect.

So I looked into it and last night told him I was seriously considering doing an open university degree. He was not as positive this time. He said it's a lot of debt to get into (15k loan) and made me feel really guilty, mentioning again, how much he hates his job.

I really don't know if I'm being unreasonable or not. On one hand, it's a lot of money and obviously I'll need his support. But on the other hand, I'm doing this for our family not just myself and it's not my fault he doesn't want to help himself.

So AIBU?

OP posts:
Lemonfairydust · 28/01/2014 11:11

Can't believe there are posters actively discouraging someone from getting a degree to further their career opportunities Confused

I worked two jobs and gave birth to our first child whilst my DP was studying for his degree, and I would do it again in a heartbeat - and I didn't enjoy either of my jobs!

DP is now finally in the career field he's always dreamed of and earning a decent wage, none of which he could of achieved without his degree. Go for it OP, it could be life changing for you.

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