AIBU for saying my DH needs to man tf up

[ambitiousqueen]

DH has just gotten a very good job promotion, and I am very proud of him. Obviously. Lovely salary, lovely title, everyone congratulating him etc. BUT. He is destined for an even greater promotion (CEO level). Don't ask how I know this.
The problem is DH keeps saying he doesn't want to "get involved in office politics" and that “nature will take its course” I've tried encouraging him. I've said, hypothetically, if there was a person standing between my DH and the CEO position, then perhaps one might consider... removing the obstacle. metaphorically I mean
Also, I may have suggested that DH invite the current CEO round for a nice little dinner.Purely hospitality, obviously. DH said he was worried about the consequences, particularly the whole "divine judgement, eternal damnation" side of things. Blah blah blah
Honestly, he's overthinking it.
I am NOT saying DH should kill anyone. Obviously not... at least not with his eyes open. I'm only saying that hypothetically, if one wanted to rise to the very top, one might need to show a little more ambition
AIBU to think DH needs to man up and seize his opportunity?
FWIW, I’ve already laid out the plan, and the metaphorical dagger is just waiting to be used.

Yeah, but then his promotion will always be tomorrow, and tomorrow, and tomorrow.

She can't see the wood for the trees!

I'm surprised the OP managed to post. I've heard the WiFi in Dunsinane Castle is murder.

I said you aren’t being unreasonable because I want to see what your plot is

Maybe focus on your own career?

Gotten?

Yeah, I think they were poorly advised. What's done cannot be undone.

Does anyone have a pilot's thumb? We're quite landlocked here. Could mix things up a bit and try thumb of aviation pilot but I don't know the quality of modern alternatives. Concerned they might have gone the way of M&S knickers...

Just make sure his contract's fully watertight. I've heard that some places try to sneak in a 'no man born of woman' clause which has a loophole that may surprise you.

OP invite the CEO paste a smile on your face remember false face must hide what the false heart doth know then screw your courage to the sticking place and do it yourself.

Bizarre 🤷 😵‍💫
'Man up' is very much a loaded and outdated phrase, concept etc. Would you like it if you were instructed to stand by your kitchen sink?

What on earth are you blabbing on about? How are you planning to "remove the obstacle" which is another person? Who are you to decide who stays and goes? You need your head read.

I think you need a hobby. Better still, a job.

OP only wants the best for her husband though I suspect it could backfire. The love that follows us sometime is our trouble, which still we thank as love.

Instead of YABU or YANBU, can I vote for: You are being WEIRD?

Good grief. A grammar school education with an annual Shakespeare festival and I still let this go over my head... Only just noticed the OP's user name too! 😂

Good god what is wrong with you!! You’re poor DH - no of course you don’t invite the CEO to dinner. Are you really that much of a gold digger/ attention seeker that you can’t see your DH wants to do this his way (thats even if he wants the promotion to CEO, which he probably doesn’t).

Have you stopped for one minute to ask him what he wants…. no, thought not as its all about you!!

😂I am howling 😂

Well done

The Thane of Fife had a wife. Where is she now?

Tomorrow and tomorrow.....

I think your DH might need to check the method and circumstances in which the other people at his company were born.

Is that you, Sarah Vine?

Stop primogeniture-shaming her. Do better.

I thought I was on an episode of The Traitors for a minute.

I thought stereotypes like this ended with Hyacinth Bucket

You have warned DH to check whether colleagues were born via c-section?

For those who seem confused this is not a tale told by an idiot, full of sound and fury, signifying nothing. RTFT.

poor husband he must be so miserable. how you ever thought if you keep pushing him to take this promotion what it means for him