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My partner is being a fucking dickhead

39 replies

SharkSip · 23/06/2023 14:26

My job has me scheduled to do an utterly grueling schedule that I never signed up for. It's pretty much a live in type of position for two weeks. Day and night, night and day. I have a room and a bed and my own supplies. It's pretty much full on from the moment I open my eyes in the morning. I do get a patch of time in the middle of the day. Then it's more work til I fall into bed at night time. The jobs and the chores is utterly endless. I find that I have to pick and choose between brushing my teeth, washing my face and going for a shower and meals are only quick and easy and choose between bedtime too. It's utterly gruelling. I never signed up for this. I was supposed to have a team of people to help me but my employer pulled a fast one and I am limited. I had to take the decision to make short cuts in my tasks otherwise I would never finish.

My partner knows my schedule and all I am getting is calls from him. He knows I am busy and he's treating me as if it's a walk in the park as if I can drop what I am doing to go running to his calls. I'm actually finding it intense and obsessive at this stage. Already this morning I heard three calls from him. I got back to home as soon as I got a chance. I find the night time calls are too much because I am on the go all day long and it's late and the night calls are just too much and too stressful too because my work is still not done or finished and sometimes I can hear my phone but I just can't drop what I am doing.

He knows I am busy these few weeks. He knows it and all he's doing is calling me. I am in a position in my work where I have to choose between a shower, food and sleep. Basic humane functions.

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NeverDropYourMooncup · 23/06/2023 16:23

Tell his needy twattishness to fuck off/go stalk some other mug and then get yourself registered with some agencies for a different job.

Beaverbridge · 23/06/2023 16:27

Sounds like slave labour.

tattygrl · 23/06/2023 16:28

This job is going to destroy aspects of your life other than, and as well as, your relationships. If at all possible, get out. Regardless of that, though, it does seem inconsiderate and childish that your partner isn't getting the memo. Have you explained to him in plain, simple terms that you literally do not have time to pick up the phone? If so, what does he say?

SuperSuperDry · 23/06/2023 16:55

Your job sounds like your life, don’t you have any work life balance? It sounds dreadful.

SayHi · 23/06/2023 16:57

Firstly, hand your notice in asap you’re being treated like a fool.

I person would hate this as I don’t like texting during my working hours and sometimes I don’t have the energy for conversations.

But there was a similar thread a while back where her DH was working abroad and the general consensus was that he should make time to call her at least once a day.

Perhaps a compromise could be reached.
That you’ll text him in the morning and he’ll ring you at a certain time in the evening.

bonzaitree · 23/06/2023 17:47

Tell your partner you can call him once per day in your lull and not before.

you need to be getting. New job asap with normal hours. You will literally burn out if you continue this one.

sounds like you need to work on your boundaries with work and partner but you can’t really do that till you have some time!

Dotcheck · 23/06/2023 17:52

Surely it’s your boss who is being a fucking dickhead?

GoodChat · 23/06/2023 17:54

He's probably worried about you and wants to make sure you're ok, to be honest.

Dont let your horrific (and illegal!) working conditions make you blame him.

Bananabedhead · 23/06/2023 18:39

My job I absolutely love but like yours at certain times it is 24/7. I have a flat with the job and a large amount of time off in chunks but when I am on duty I am on.
I also have 3 kids and a DH, all know that when I'm working I will message/ring etc when I can. No answer? I'm busy and it's not personal.
Plus side is I can cover all school holidays at home and spend time with my kids then. Your DP needs to understand that this is how it is. If you don't like your job, change it, if it's what you want to do DP needs to understand that it's your job and he can either cope with it or it's a no go.
(Ps my DH also works in a vocation that I have facilitated while kids were young, including 5 house moves in 6 years in case anyone thinks it's unfair, kids are now all teen/adult now it's my career time)

NothingButShiteOnTV · 23/06/2023 19:32

Adult care? I think you're angry with the wrong person....the job shouldn't take over your life .
Believe me they will run the place on skeleton staff if they can keep people like you doing the job of two people (been there done that!)

Aquamarine1029 · 23/06/2023 19:45

You are your problem.

Backstreets · 23/06/2023 19:49

I know someone works in a 24 hr mental health facility but she loves her vacations and the a month on, a month off life. Not everybody’s built for it.

amispeakingintongues · 23/06/2023 20:10

He obviously just misses you. You need to find a new job it sounds ridiculous.

Tiddlypomtiddlypom · 23/06/2023 20:58

”I’m working. Constantly. Leave me the fuck alone. Especially if you’re going to be a shitty mood with me for being too busy to listen to your inane chats.”

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