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
heartmytrucker tells us more.
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 26
It's not always about the money
larrena2377 26
I think he may need to grow a pair.
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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!).
Kergami 18
Well that's awesome.. I'm happy you followed up.. it's good he took the new job.
DanielleinDC 34
Thanks for the followup, OP. That he would have more time to spend with you and your daughter is VERY important, and I hope he told his old boss that. Given that the former boss is the stepfather, I can understand your boyfriend's reluctance to upset him. But good luck to your boyfriend on his new job.
Kn0wledge123 21
Congrats on your bf's new job. Best wishes.
swedeNix 13
Well in sure hos stepfather would understand
HJKM_fml 19
Good for you OP! I'm glad everything worked out in your family's favor.
BoltTheSuperdog 22
Congratulations on the new job; it sounds like it was ultimately the right decision. Since the new company offered to buy your boyfriend a new truck, they must really want him to work there!
LoneAlaskan 17
FHL, he is happy at a job and has a bitchy girlfriend who just wants more money. why dont you find a better job and work on the relationship with him. And before you jump down my throat my girlfriend has a job that pays almost nothing but she is super happy working it. I make in a week almost what she does all month. Do I want her to make more? Yes. Am I going to force her to? No.
ncgoon22 6
Thirsty much
darkeyw698 1
Isnt this what just happened on suits?
mannatee 19
Maybe the job offered to him was something he would have hated doing, maybe he loves his current job, F his life for having a girlfriend that only cares about his income, not if he enjoys what he's doing
mannatee 19
Edit: I didn't read OP's comment before posting mine, sorry about that
onealmxwilson 18
That's why you shouldn't assume things
ninety 25
Even If OP had not posted a follow up it was still a pretty douchey thing to say.
Richtofen115 16
read the ******* reply ********
misszombiexx 10
So your boyfriend cares more about other peoples' feeling than money? Oh no, that must be terrible. -.- Maybe he actually enjoys his current job.
sabrinalynn22 19
Maybe you should read OP's comment...and not say something so snarky if you don't know the situation.
fallatah 4
It's called loyalty. You should try it sometime!
Jinxsie 27
I guess you've never heard of "reading"? OP posted a follow-up!
SuperStormCindy 8
married an idiot.
SuperStormCindy 8
Dating an idiot.
Jinxsie 27
You're both idiots.
DavidKnows 11
Why did he even apply for the other job? What outcome was he hoping for?
heartmytrucker 17
He didn't actually apply for the job, the owner of another company had heard good things about him and approached him with the job offer.
CB_LAZ3 11
I ain't sayin' she a gold digger.... But actually the hell is wrong with your boyfriend
Jinxsie 27
OP posted a follow-up a few comments back.