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Working with DH. I'm just not sure?

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PCHelenArmitage · 15/04/2019 11:07

After looking for a while I've just been offered a new job, which I'm very excited about.
I'll try not to drip feed but give as much info as possible.

During the application process I applied for a few jobs, as you do.
Although I have secured a role I've been offered a 2nd interview with a different company, which I will attend later this week.

The 2nd job which I may not get, of course is at DH's company.
Even if it wasn't with DH's company I would go to the interview, although I'm very happy with the new role I've already been offered the job at DH's company pays more than 25% more for a very similar job description, so in any circumstances I'd have to consider it.

Thing is, I have a niggling doubt. DH persuaded me to apply to his company, we wouldn't be in the same department and he would be one grade senior. Day to day we probably wouldn't see that much of each other but he wants us to commute together and spend lunchtimes together.

I am very independent and value my own thinking time. My reservation is not about DH's company or working for them, rather it's a gut feeling about DH that I can't quite put my finger on. Sensible as it is to go to the 2nd interview for the 2nd company DH is steering this.

DH is my 2nd H and yes, you've guessed it, ex H was EA and controlling so I might be projecting hugely.

What does anyone else think?
Hope I've this is enough info to explain the situation but do ask questions.

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Thatnovembernight · 16/04/2019 07:04

From your description he doesn’t sound controlling, just keen in a way you’re not. I would 100% be taking the other job. If you are a person who needs their space then your mental health (and your relationship) could suffer in the long term if you don’t get it. Congrats on the job offer!

PCHelenArmitage · 16/04/2019 10:30

You're all right, having slept on it no, I don't want to!

Thatnovembernight no he isn't controlling but and he never articulates this he is insecure in some ways. Work-wise he has a strong case of imposter syndrome, as an example; he doesn't have a degree, he took O levels so it's not unusual for our generation. Much of his childhood was spent living in poverty, though his parents eventually 'made good' I am NOT making a class or money judgement, rather trying to reflect societal attitudes and his mother is EA so he's NC with his parents. I give him roots.

He has done well for himself, he's climbed the corporate ladder. I think he wants me around because just my presence gives him confidence.

I don't think I love him any less than he loves me but I don't have a need for proximity in the same way that he does.

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