I need advice on a husband / wife work matter.

United States
August 2, 2007 12:16pm CST
Hi, I Need help! My b/f whom Is more like a husband decided today w/o consulting me that he was going to blow off his job tommorow ( a decent paying, hourly, close to home job) to go an hour and 15 minutes away to talk to this guy about a job down there. This new job is over an hour away, he would be gone 10-11 hours a day away from me and our 6 month old son, It pays commision only, although the commission is good, you only get paid if you sell the product. Gas is expensive and our car is not the most reliable and it is the only running vehicle we have. I tried to talk to him about all the reasons that this is a bad idea and how he would be hurting our relationship and the relationship with his son. He has weekends off with the job he has now and he would still have them off with this new job. He got really mad and starting yelling and said I wasn't being open minded and I wasn't listening and that this new job would be better. I did listen and I was trying to be open minded and I just don't think when all the facts are wieghed, that the new job is the best choice. I need to know if I'm wrong, or if I did somthing wrong.. we both can't be right and I need help with this one.. So can you give me your input and advice. Thanks
1 response
• Malaysia
7 Aug 07
I am always confused why some men can't rationalize things as we women do. My husband also has the same problem with yours, he is incapable to distinguish what is good from bad. The only difference is that he seeks my opinion first in whatever decision he may do regarding job switching because he knows that he's not wise in this type of thing. What you can do now is, I suggest that you refer your problem to your mother or father, or anyone that you respect the most, and you can trust. Whomever is closer to your husband should advice him that this job is not good for him and may damage your relationship as a family. I think he doesn't want to hear your opinion because he is having this 'ego' thing which I can never understand. I don't think you have done anything wrong. Just be strong, and I hope my suggestion would help you a little. Good luck, agregory13.
• United States
7 Aug 07
Thank you. We have resolved the matter at hand, but I thank you for your input and I will keep that in mind for the future incase this happens again. I hope your husband comes around too.