By heartmytrucker - 14/04/2014 21:58 - United States - Erin

Today, my boyfriend turned down a job that would have more than doubled his income because he didn't want to upset his current boss by quitting. FML
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heartmytrucker 17

Ok, some details, My boyfriend is a truck driver, the job he was offered would have meant a dedicated run instead of what he does now, which is just hoping that the workers get his load ready in time, otherwise he ends up losing a day of work, he already knows that he gets paid less than most of the other drivers in our area. The biggest problem is that his boss is his stepfather and he felt like he would be leaving him high and dry. And I totally agree that money isn't everything, but this new job meant not just more money but also more home time to spend with me and our daughter. On the upside though after I sent this one we sat down and had a long talk and he did decide to take the new job after all (I think it helped that the new place told him they were going to buy him a new truck!).

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JMichael 25

It's not always about the money

larrena2377 26

I think he may need to grow a pair.

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Having a job isn't just about money. Was that the only reason he gave?

Biggest thing is is he HAPPY where he is now? Or just not wanting his stepfather to be left high and dry? He should talk to stepdad and tell him he is looking for other work, and would give him advance notice if he finds one. That MIGHT spur stepdad into giving him a raise.

Biggest thing is is he HAPPY where he is now? Or just not wanting his stepfather to be left high and dry? He should talk to stepdad and tell him he is looking for other work, and would give him advance notice if he finds one. That MIGHT spur stepdad into giving him a raise.