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To tell him if he goes to work it's over?

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JammyGem · 23/08/2021 08:58

We both work full time, me a usual 9-5 type job WFH and him in hospitality. DH is supposed to have 2 set days off a week, where he looks after DC while I work.

He is frequently being asked to come into work on his days off, and then it's left down to me to organise childcare last minute. I don't drive so getting DC to/from childcare is a pain and means getting up early to get there with enough time for me to return home to start work (I don't mind if it's the usual days but I look forward to my lie-ins on his days off where I don't have to get up at 6.30). It's been a big issue in our marriage as he often misses birthdays, anniversaries etc because he gets called in. I've made it clear the last few time that it's enough and I won't put up with it anymore, he needs to stick up for himself and say no. It's not fair on me and DD, especially as with his work hours she only sees him those 2 days a week. We don't have any time as a family except for my two lunch breaks on those days.

He text yesterday to say he'll be going into work Tuesday (one of his days off). I said it was too late to organise childcare and he can't. He says he'll take DD in with him. I've told him that it's not safe. We haven't spoken since he got home last night because I'm afraid that if I open my mouth it'll be to tell him if he goes to work tomorrow then our marriage is over. I'm sick of him thinking his work is the most important thing in the world and me and DD having to just deal with it.

OP posts:
mamas12 · 24/08/2021 11:18

Ring your dp now and get him to sort it ring her mother and get her to ring him to sort it
You are working
Ask him if you dropped her off at his work would he be happy Tell him you will be doing that at noon if nothing is sorted and mean it
Make a fuss, but not in front of the little o e of course it’s not her fault
Make a big fuss

GrandmaSteglitszch · 24/08/2021 11:57

Can you catch up with work later on, if you don't get enough done today?
Don't bother with cooking dinner for him - you eat something earlier along with DD.

It's not only today that is the problem, of course.
As others have said - this man is a huge burden on you in a lot of ways.
Make your plans and leave or, preferably, kick him out.

JammyGem · 24/08/2021 12:41

I will try to make up for lost work after she's in bed. I don't want to contact DH, I don't want it to blow up into another argument again.

She's been happily playing most of the morning with her dinosaurs and sticker books, she started to get upset I wasn't playing so have stuck a film on to keep her occupied while I make lunch. I'll probably jinx it saying this, but she's been really good this morning and super cuddly. I was hoping she didn't realise what was going on but I think she knows something's up.

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SpringCrocus · 24/08/2021 13:27

I am so sorry.

He is an abuser. He is putting you in your place by doing this ie you are lesser than him. Your needs/wants matter nothing to him.

He has now shown/told you very clearly where you stand. You gave him an ultimatum, he did what he wanted anyway.
So, what are you going to do?

LannieDuck · 24/08/2021 20:47

That would be the end of the relationship for me.

He has a complete lack of respect for you and your job, and he very definitely doesn't see you as his equal.

layladomino · 25/08/2021 18:22

He sounds awful. You have to pay for childcare out of your low wage, so when he chooses to go in to work for no pay, it costs you money? You have debts which you say are all yours, but some of them are from paying childcare when you were on maternity leave? That's his cost too you know.

You think he's very good because he sometimes gives you a lift to nursery when he's on his way to work?

He leaves you daughter on her own to leave the house, so he can have a cigarette?

He claims he doesn't know how to organise childcare, so that's always your job?

He insists on his meals being cooked from scratch, even if you're cooking at 9 at night after a full on day?

He may be busy at work. It may be hard to say no at the moment. But if he has to say yes, it's straightforward - he sorts out, and shares the costs of, childcare.

GrandmaSteglitszch · 25/08/2021 23:00

How are things going JammyGem?

Crowls84 · 26/08/2021 21:27

Oh my I am going through the same life but possibly one step ahead. My husband is a part owner in a restaurant and late night bar business. I’m a full time solicitor and we have a. 20 month old. We’ve had the most awful year since mid pandemic. I was on Mat leave with our daughter and he went onto furlough. This was a relief as the years before we spent as a couple were already so tough due to his hospitality hours, completely disregard for any form of social life at home and obsession with his work life. Since having our baby and the reopening of restaurants it’s hit a new level. since March he’s been completely distant, detached, we’ve had lots of horrible rows usually because I’m simply asking for his time (a Friday night off once a month which he refused to give) and he has now decided to walk. He left a week ago and I’ve literally hit a wall, been numb all week and today I just don’t know what to do.
I don’t think he’s intending on coming back but either way I just feel I have no good future option. The life of a hospitality wife is the absolute PITS

GrandmaSteglitszch · 26/08/2021 23:51

Crowls84 I'm so sorry that's happening to you.
Look after yourself and know that you will get through it.
If you make your own thread, in Relationships, you'll get lots of support.

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