Today, I found the perfect job, which would help me escape my super toxic in-laws and marriage. I have all the educational and other qualifications for it, and it is a permanent well paying job with the government. Too bad the recruitment process takes years to complete, by which time I might've offed myself. FML
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Fall
Dead leaves, the first cold of the season and an umbrella flipped inside out: fall, the season of grace.
Today, I received a call from a top-rated university accepting me into the program of my dreams to begin my ultimate career. Two weeks ago, I accepted a permanent, full time and legally-binding job position in my depressive hometown because the school had previously rejected me. FML
Today, as usual, I'm stuck working in a brutally hostile work environment under my mother-in-law, who's never forgiven me for marrying her daughter. I only got the job because of family politics. Four months on, I still can't even land so much as a single interview elsewhere. FML
Today, I finally got a job after nearly two years of unemployment. My boss is amazing, my coworkers are fun and helpful, and the pay is great. There's just one issue: it seems as though nothing can change the fact that I simply do not enjoy the job itself, even though I really thought I would. FML
Today, I found out my job is trying to get me to quit. FML
Today, ever since the company I worked for closed because of COVID, it took me 6 months to find a new job, during which time my wife and in-laws nagged me to get one. Now I have, my wife has asked for a divorce and I absolutely hate my new job. FML
Today, I tried to find a cheap apartment to get away from my toxic parents. There seems to be only one that's in my budget and it has abysmal reviews. The job market is in the crapper, so the odds of getting a better-paying job anytime soon are slim to none. FML
Today, even after applying to literally hundreds of jobs a week for the past 6 months, I still can't get a job. Unemployment is almost gone, and I won't be able to afford my medication. I also can't figure out a painless way to kill myself. FML
Today, I quit my job, mainly because I didn't work enough hours and thus, earn enough money. In the past, they said there isn't any other paid work they could provide. They've now added different tasks, more money, and more hours to the position. I'm helping to find a replacement for a job I would otherwise apply to. FML
Today, I had a job interview with a world-renowned forensic psychologist, and it fits my degree perfectly. He didn't want to hire me, but he'd like me to return as a patient. FML
Today, I had a job interview. Everything was cool, until I found out that the HR recruiter was my mother-in-law. She told me that the work was mine if I break up with her daughter. I have until the next Wednesday to think about it. FML
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Battousai124 9
Apply For The Job!!!! You have to escape your toxic situation and having the light at the end of the tunnel in sight, it's better than nothing at all.
Chazzster 32
If you think it’s a good match for you, start the process… In the meantime if your marriage is that toxic you can either see if it’s salvageable between you and your spouse or you can see a lawyer… Operate in both the here and now and plan and work for the future. But, DO NOT TELL ANYONE THAT YOU ARE PURSUING THE “DREAM JOB TO ESCAPE YOUR MARRIAGE AND IN-LAWS!.. If that bit of information gets back to spouse or in-laws they will do everything they can to sabotage you. And it’s not a very good sounding motivator to explain to a hiring manager. Unless it spills into your relationship with your spouse, try not to let the in-laws ruin your marriage. They might even be trying to do that for some other reason. Or maybe it’s just a really toxic family.
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Battousai124 9
Apply For The Job!!!! You have to escape your toxic situation and having the light at the end of the tunnel in sight, it's better than nothing at all.
Marcella1016 32
Yep - I’d like to add that in addition to doing this, apply for other jobs! You may find your dream job while you’re waiting for this one - or even do a double move after a couple years. That’s quite common these days, and you’ll probably find yourself happier than it seems you are now! Also, it was probably hyperbole when you said you’d off yourself - but things do get better. Look for the light at the end of the tunnel, and also the light along the way. It’s life’s small joys that make life worth living :)
Chazzster 32
If you think it’s a good match for you, start the process… In the meantime if your marriage is that toxic you can either see if it’s salvageable between you and your spouse or you can see a lawyer… Operate in both the here and now and plan and work for the future. But, DO NOT TELL ANYONE THAT YOU ARE PURSUING THE “DREAM JOB TO ESCAPE YOUR MARRIAGE AND IN-LAWS!.. If that bit of information gets back to spouse or in-laws they will do everything they can to sabotage you. And it’s not a very good sounding motivator to explain to a hiring manager. Unless it spills into your relationship with your spouse, try not to let the in-laws ruin your marriage. They might even be trying to do that for some other reason. Or maybe it’s just a really toxic family.
RichardPencil 32
Maybe get a divorce? Even with a dream job, you'll still have to spend time with your crap family!
dreams2383 20
get any job and leave now. rent a room from someone and file for divorce. if you wait for everything to fall into place then it will never happen. you'll be poor for awhile and struggling but you'll be on your own.