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Want my dh to get a job

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lackofvision · 20/05/2022 18:42

DH is older than me. He retired a couple of years ago but is still in his 50s. He has a reasonable pension

I still work, My job has become really stressful and I've had enough. I want us both to work so we can save.

My dm wound me up today saying we wouldn't be able to afford to live and he should be still working

I want him to go back to work in some way and am sick of rushing out in the morning whilst he is still in bed. He's in a chair when I arrive home but obviously does stuff in the home etc. he cooks as well.

I just don't understand it and feel,resentful as I couldn't build up a pension in the same way itms as I didn't earn as much and fitted work around my family

I'm feeling a bit sorry for myself

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Crankley · 22/05/2022 15:19

a) Would you be able to manage reasonably ok financially if you were both retired?
b) if not then it wouldn't be unreasonable to expect him to get a part time job.
c) If so, why should he get a job if he doesn't want to work?

d) If he did get a job, how does that help you feel less stressful in your job?
e) If the answer to (a) is 'yes' but you enjoy working, why don't you go part time which may reduce your stress?

lackofvision · 22/05/2022 17:07

I do normally like the job to a certain extent and it is part time but something has changed and I really can't stand it at the moment.

it's now affecting my mental health

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