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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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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lalaney 14
I work at a pet supply shop and I'm really close with my manager, she's like an older sister. Her mom, the boss, is also like family to me. We don't always get along, but I love the job, and I know how hard it would be if I left and she had to work 80 hours a week until she trained someone new all of the minute complicated stuff that I've learned over the years. I could make tons more money somewhere else, but I'm happy here and I have a sense of loyalty to the bosses. If you really love your job, that's priceless. To a degree. I just know so many people that make tons of money, but they don't know what to do with it because their job sucks the life out of them.
braidedsilver 8
Word.
culito_fml 10
Dafuq!
maggiefox 25
Wow. Dump him. Save yourself the future that awaits you.
Jinxsie 27
How about you read the follow-up that OP posted? Save yourself from looking like a ignorant fool next time and read the facts first!
jakerrrbaker 8
At least your in a relationship with a nice guy.
pam241 15
OP, I believe you're boyfriend in a little passive aggressive or just really stupid
Jinxsie 27
You don't seem very smart either. OP posted a follow-up a few comments back.
beckshniddley 10
If he likes the environment and sees a future there. Like a raise. Then more power to him. But I'm really sick of making twice as much as my boyfriend and him hating his money situation. Not cool.
PizzaDeliveryGrl 19
Say what you want, if the work is honest then it's always about the money. (To me, of course. I'm one of the many who think that way.) After reading your follow up, OP, I understand his situation and yours. Glad you convinced him :)
mchmelev1993 10
What a pansy pffft
swedeNix 13
To me its more important to like the job rather than the pay. Prefer to enjoy everyday, not only the payday:)
Tannasgh 22
Dope slap time