So my partner works long hours as a builder mon-fri and he's job is very physical and tiring. He's commute is two hours each way so four hours travelling on trains / buses everyday. I know that he enjoys he's job but I am feeling that he is being exploited as he gets paid less than minimum wage when I calculate the long hours that he works and he's income plus he NEVER gets paid on time & often has to wait a whole week before being paid. I've told him my thoughts and he dismisses any opinion i may have, does not want to have that conversation. How can I make him see that he has other options and to pursue a job closer to home with a boss that will pay fairly & on time. It is straining our relationship as he is so so committed to this job but is constantly tired, we never have dinner together nor does he see his child during the week because he's home so late. He seems to think that this is he's only opportunity to build something and says things will change but all I see is exploitation.
He's even tried to convince me that it's a good idea to move to the area he works in and that it's a good idea for him to work weekends aswell. He feels so guilty for having a holiday even though he never takes time off not even a bank holiday.