Disclaimer - I think I am being unreasonable, but I’d appreciate somewhere to have a grumble
DS is 22, nearly 23. Graduated from uni this year, did alright, achieved a 2:1 from a decent uni
Back at Christmas he asked about rent when he was back, so he knew what to expect. He wants to move out with his gf next summer so wants to save - great.
We said no to rent, we don’t need the money, would be better off in a way anyway as won’t be helping him at uni, and he isn’t at home all that much anyway.
He fortunately has a job, the same pub he’s been worked at since he was 17. Zero hour contract but he generally does ok for shifts, it’s just not guaranteed, so to move out he will need to get a “proper” job.
Now my frustration- DS talks the talk, mopes about how his mates are all moving on in life, how they work different hours to him, how he can’t look to move out etc etc. He’s always been like this “I want everything!” but does nothing about it.
He’s hardly applied to any jobs. Failed to look for an intern role at uni so has little experience (apart from the pub). He’s a clever lad, but I’m getting fed up with listening to how he wants things to change but does nothing about it.
I know it’s hard for graduates now, and I’d have loads of sympathy but he doesn’t seem to be bothering. I probably wouldn’t care if it wasn’t the moping about how rubbish it is.
Anyone able to sympathise?