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To be feeling very sorry for myself over this job?

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Thegirlwithallthegifts · 11/07/2015 03:52

I posted yesterday about a fantastic new job I've been offered, but it's looking more and more likely that I'm going to have to turn it down and I'm feeling really bloody down about it.

We're basically struggling with figuring out how I'm going to get there. It's a 20 minute drive away, and buying a new car will be expensive for us.

I sugested using our overdrafts and gradually paying it back with the extra money I'd be earning, but dh is unwilling to use that option.

DH is totally unwilling to compromise or see the very real long term benefits of the job. He keeps talking about how he won't be able to do overtime and how it'll affect him. I'm not denying it wont, but I really feel that I need to make a start on a proper career soon or it may never happen, and I've looked after the childcare side of things for long enough. He keeps telling to to show him the figures, and is being slow at finding out about his companies childcare voucher scheme, expecting me to work it all out. All the while saying its a joint decision that we both have to make Angry

He says that his career is the one with the potential to earn more money, which is true to an extent, but a managerial position in the company I've been offered a job with has a good wage, and even the starting salary I've been offered is only £3000 off what he's earning how. It's also taking him a long time to climb the career ladder, and there's already talk from the company about moving me to a more senior role depending on how my probation goes.

I suggested that he could continue to carpool and we could find some way of splitting the car up for the days I need it. He says that there are days where he's not able to car pool, which is true, but it doesn't happen THAT often and I'm sure we could figure out a temporary solution for when that happens.

Then I sugested him driving me and DS into town to catch the bus- no, too early in the morning and too much driving, which I do accept, but I would do it for him if I had to (I have driven him all the way to work many times before) and it would only be until we could afford another car.

I'm just so upset at the horrible unfairness of it all. If this was his job, I doubt we'd even be having a conversation about it. I know we have to find a solution to suit both of us, but he's basically already said no and giving me little room to manoeuvre.

Please, somebody come up with a solution! I'm all out of ideas and will bloody kick myself if I have to turn down a great job.

OP posts:
Love51 · 23/07/2015 15:33

And well done! x

Maya15 · 23/07/2015 15:47

well done, so happy to hear you have accepted the job.
all the best with your new job!

SleepShake · 23/07/2015 16:06

So pleased you took the job, and very well done! Smile

toffeeboffin · 23/07/2015 16:15

I haven't read the whole thread OP but just wanted to say congrats.

Read your message that you are determined to make it work and get everything in order - good for you! You're an inspiration!

(will read rest of thread when not at work, oops)

PrimalLass · 23/07/2015 17:03

I'm not sure if I could speak to any of them ever again - your DH included.

Hissy · 23/07/2015 19:09

Me neither primal am furious with them.

I bet that this dh will sabotage our wonderful OP.

Sabotage the arse right back.

I suggest that money you are better off by goes into a savings account, you might need it one day.

How dare he? How dare his parents gang up on you? How dare he let them? Vile twats the lot of them

MummaGiles · 23/07/2015 19:22

Haven't read all the replies so sorry if I am repeating something that's already been said, but is there any possibility of you taking out a small loan to finance the car purchase? It doesn't need to be anything expensive and certainly not something brand new, just so long as it is reliable.

lunar1 · 23/07/2015 19:28

Really glad you took the job!

tumbletumble · 23/07/2015 19:32

OP I'm so pleased that you took the job and stuck to your guns. It's easy for us to say 'they're being ridiculous, ignore them' but must have been much harder for you in real life. Hope it goes really really well for you!

HPsauciness · 23/07/2015 19:45

This is great news about the job, but what kind of man stands there and lets his parents belittle his wife?! I'm sorry, you have marriage issues, you are married to a sexist outdated man who is very threatened by you- for all these reasons, and just because you are a human being who deserves to fulfill themselves workwise, I suggest you cling onto this new job with both hands.

throwingpebbles · 23/07/2015 19:46

Good for you OP xx

MummaGiles · 23/07/2015 20:04

So I've now RTFT and want to say well done you! The job sounds like a great opportunity and you're right to take it - show your DCs that you can do it all! Your DH and PIL sound like dicks.

achieve15 · 23/07/2015 20:23

I think it's great you are taking the job and I'm sure you will do really well

but I note you say you are determined to prove it to them. don't bother proving anything to them. They clearly don't care about your career anyway and I'm sorry to say if you quote your achievements in front of them, they will simply say you aren't devoting enough time to housework or some such.

I would go the sneaky route and get your DC to say they are proud. True story - I was on the Tube home today and I heard a teenage boy telling his friend all about his mum's big new promotion at work and how he was going to go to see her new office tomorrow and how hard she had worked... That's a lovely example for children I think.

Fromparistoberlin73 · 23/07/2015 21:35

Buy a car OP x

HopefulHamster · 24/07/2015 13:16

Fucks me right off when people (your inlaws and DP!) pretend to dislike a situation for one reason, when it's actually down to pure laziness on their part.

ARFGHEHHGF.

Give it your all OP. Expect resistance from them if it costs them a single extra minute of thought per day. Do it anyway. Fuck this casual, lingering sexism.

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