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AIBU to be angry my husband opposes my major promotion?

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Bigjob1234 · 02/07/2026 05:56

Context - I am the main earner whilst DH works in a low paying field he adores. I have been offered a huge new job, pinnacle of career stuff with a £200k+ salary (outside of London). It will involve stress and it will involve travel. We have 2 DC - 7 and 4 - so both will be in school in September.

DH says no - my current role pays enough for our lifestyle and is flexible enough to work life around. He has not once asked me if I want this job or congratulated me on the achievement, just states that it is inconvenient and therefore I shouldn't do it. I'm fuming - his job is full time in the office and low paid but he does it because he loves it, despite it being inconvenient. My job has to both pay all the bills but also ensure that I am around for childcare/be completely flexible. If I want to progress in my career, I will have to suck up some more stress and inconvenience as I will be at the top of leadership. Even if I did this role for 2 years, it could be a great move to position me for other things and potentially more flexibility in future. AIBU to be fuming with him?!

OP posts:
SummerDive · 06/07/2026 18:33

ThunderThighs123 · 06/07/2026 18:13

But beware! Your entitled husband might just decide he's worth it... and deserves some TLC from a nearby woman.

Oh… so a woman shouldn’t have a career because her dh might suddenly want an affair instead??

If that is the case, then the OP has EVEN MORE reason to take the job!

HollyTheHarrier · 06/07/2026 19:55

Congratulations @Bigjob1234 what a fantastic achievement. I completely understand where are you coming from - it’s not about chasing money, it’s about the achievement of securing such a senior role. I would absolutely go for it. Your husband is behaving like a selfish dick for not congratulating you first, especially as it sounds like this will only make the childcare load more even, not less

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