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AIBU to go back to work even if my DH doesn't want me to?

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user1499434529 · 21/12/2017 08:19

First post, sorry if I miss anything, I'll try and be as clear as I can.
My DSs (4 and nearly 6) have always had me home as after my first maternity leave the business I worked for closed down and my eldest was only a year old when I found out I was pregnant again.
Since my DH works shifts 4 days, 4off, 4 nights it was great as we had a nice amount of time together as a family especially if he took holiday- 12 days off in one block.
His job meant we were financially ok but sometimes going into overdraft and had to be careful with money. He didn't want me to get a job before because he felt my job was to be looking after the house. I do all the housework and child related things for school, paperwork etc. He does any DIY that needs doing as that is what he worked previously before his current job (which he hates due to some people he has to work with at times)
I have now been offered a job starting beginning of January which is perfect as it's term time only, working at a secondary school in the field I studied for, he was great when I first went for the interview and told his family I got the job, praised me etc.
The job is full time meaning I had to ask my friend (discussed this before even attending the interview and she will be paid for it) to take DSs to school with her son (DS2 best friend) and pick them up, meaning they will be with her for an hour in the morning and just over one hour after school. No alternative such as breakfast or afternoon club available at the school. DS2 will have 30 hours funded hopefully but at the moment will have to pay for the extra sessions. Pick up/drop off is only needed when DH is working and due to work pattern it changes every week.
Now less than a few days later he keeps arguing with me saying that I only took the job sonthat I don't have to do the house work, that I expect him to do it all in his 4 days off (I never even said anything as I knew it would cause arguments) I suggested we do things together as we are a team but he kept saying how I want him to do it all even though he will be working more than me! Sad
He said that DSs are and always have been his priority and I'm letting them down and they're pushed from pillar to post and dumped on my friend and he is not happy that someone else will be taking them to school as no one is better than a parent.
Another argument was that I should have just gone for a PT job term time but when I pointed out that I've been looking for one for over a year and there aren't any he just said he told me there wouldn't be. Or gone for a better paid FT job (wouldn't be able to as been out of employment for 6 years so limited experience) so he can go PT. my job is paid better than other local alternatives and being term time childcare in the holidays won't be an issue.
He has taken all excitement out of starting the new job as I know he will keep complaining about it and starting arguments but praising me for it in front of other people so he doesn't seem unreasonable to them.
Not sure if AIBU for wanting to start work or is he being unreasonable?

OP posts:
TheWernethWife · 11/01/2018 19:56

What is this "caring" lark he's up to. He called at your work to check that there were no men there. He's a twat and you need to stand up for yourself. He won't want a divorce as he'd have to look after the kids at some point seeing as they are his "priority". Open your eyes OP this is your chance to have a normal life.

user1499434529 · 11/01/2018 20:36

@TheWernethWife it's clear he didn't do it cause he was being caring, not sure what he wanted apart from it being a control tactic.

I love this job and I'm going to try and save as much money as I can as it's looking likely that I'll need it soon.

OP posts:
TheWernethWife · 11/01/2018 22:07

OP, wish you all the best, stay strong.

Huntinginthedark · 12/01/2018 07:10

I think you can safely say this job is your lifeline
Don't lose it

Situp · 12/01/2018 07:16

Take the job, get a cleaner and explain to your DH that it isn't 1950 anymore.

Situp · 12/01/2018 07:16

Take the job, get a cleaner and explain to your DH that it isn't 1950 anymore.

Situp · 12/01/2018 07:17

Apologies, double post and should have RTFT.Blush

FluffyWuffy100 · 12/01/2018 07:43

Good luck OP, what a horrible situation for you.

Well done on the job and push hard to keep st it!

RedPanda2 · 12/01/2018 14:33

So glad to hear you are doing well in this new job, you were a fuckmaid before but it is NOT your fault. He was gaslighting you, and it's bizarre to bring your kids to work. It's either love bombing (Look at me I'm such a good husband) or he's trying to sabotage your work.

I hope you have some real life support OP, you've done a really good thing here.

hellsbellsmelons · 12/01/2018 14:55

So pleased you are enjoying the job.
With that comes the realisation that your DH is a controlling abusive asshole.
But at least you are now seeing it.
Get saving, I have a feeling you are going to need a nest egg to escape.

Forgotmycoat · 21/10/2018 17:13

I just found this thread as was searching for something. How are you getting on op?

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