I’ve worked in some capacity since I was 14; part time through school and uni (we are talking 20-30 hours a week “part time”), and I’ve always worked since leaving uni: sometimes studying too or having an extra job when saving for a deposit for a house etc. I’ve now got a wee girl, and work full time. My mum
always makes comments about how lucky I’ve got it: my husband “helps” and doesn’t expect a clean house... constant criticisms of my housework or things I’ve not done how she would.
my mum was a sahm from her mid 20s and only worked part time from her mid 40s onwards: she retired a couple of years ago.
this week I’m off work to use up holidays. In this week my “todo” list is never ending. I need cover 2 in service days my girl is off school. We have got workmen in doing work on the kitchen, so I’ve been spending time getting ready for that (all the cupboards need emptied, fridge and freezer need defrosted, etx) Catching up on all the washing and ironing that’s built up. Organising birthday party for DD. Sorting out various bits and bobs that I don’t normally have time for.
My mum struggles with admin; so she keeps asking me to order things or do things online for her which is normally not a problem.
but today she said “while you’re off all week... why don’t you (insert pain in the arse admin task for her)
aibu to be frustrated with my mum?