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Ex not impressed that I have got a job.

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KnickersOnOnesHead · 10/12/2011 18:24

Not sure what it is.

He doesn't think I should be working, I should be bringing up both Dc's. I think he is just jealous that he is in a shitty job but can't be arsed going for anything better.

It will be detrimental to the dc's well being me working full time and that I should be able to manage on all the benefits I get, after all, I have a free house too don't I? Hmm

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MrGingleBells · 10/12/2011 20:32

I think you should be applauded.

Well done and good luck.

daveywarbeck · 10/12/2011 20:44

You don't suddenly stop bringing up your children because you are working. Ignore him. He hardly has your best interests at heart, does he?

camtt · 10/12/2011 20:50

if you can be financially independent that can only be good for you and DCs - go for it!

NotSuchASmugMarriedNow · 10/12/2011 22:47

it's none of his business.

Does he pay child maintenance?

froggies · 10/12/2011 22:49

Well done to you :-)
Weird attitude from him.... Don't go to work or set a good example to the children... Live off benefits....just as well he is an ex I say!

KnickersOnOnesHead · 10/12/2011 23:23

I get 'petrol money' from him to take the Dc's to the school of his choice.

He rips into me for all the free money I get...I finally get myself the confidence to get a job still get shit from him. I cannot win either way.

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Spero · 10/12/2011 23:26

No, you cannot win, so don't even try. Pity him, then ignore him. I agree with froggies.

caramelwaffle · 11/12/2011 08:58

Well done with the new job. Good luck with everything. Ignore him.

mamas12 · 11/12/2011 11:22

Ignore the twunty ex now wonder he's an ex eh.
Well done and this is the way to show what a woman can do to bring up her children. Stop letting him dictate anything about your life from now on.

SoftKittyWarmKitty · 11/12/2011 21:32

Tell him to go fuck himself.*

*disclaimer: I'm ill, in a bad mood and am sick to death of twatty exes (mine, and others like yours).

RandomMess · 11/12/2011 21:36

You need to stop communicating with him full stop by the sounds of it.

Brief conversations regarding the dc only.

fallenpetal · 11/12/2011 21:44

Bloody well done! Good for you for getting on with your life. Good luck and I hope its everything you want it to be

KnickersOnOnesHead · 12/12/2011 11:02

Thing is, I haven't even told him I have the job. He's either presumed, or there is someone on my facebook who knows him Hmm

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DontPetTheSweatyThings · 12/12/2011 12:58

Well done and good luck!

He sounds jealous. Or is fearful he might have to help pay for childcare? ( don't know if you are working day/night etc)

Either way it doesn't matter good for you!

caramelwaffle · 12/12/2011 14:42

Well done, again. I think it is actually a case of jealousy, and fear: with a new job will come a more open social life; he probably is happy to see you confined to four walls.

Good luck with the job!

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