Today, my husband quit his stable job of 12 years at the bank to pursue a career selling kites. If we don't end up homeless because of this, god knows we will when he has a real mid-life crisis. FML
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Today, my husband started his midlife crisis with a bang, or rather several bangs, as he admitted that there are two women out there pregnant with his babies. Oh, and he quit his job to escape the daily grind. Oh, and he remortgaged the house to buy a truck so we could go cross country. FML
Today, my husband decided he was finally going to quit his job. We literally bought a house last week. His job is/was easy, with pay way above his qualifications. After we'd talked about it FOR THE 50TH TIME, he did the opposite and texted the dept. head that he hates the company and wants to be part time at most. FML
Today, my husband had to quit his job. Five months ago, we paid a deposit on a brand new house, and the title and mortgage need to be finalized next week. His work is forcing him out because he wanted to do his job safely and to a high standard of workmanship. FML
Today, my husband insists he'll be able to make a career out of playing League of Legends. He says this with only $4 in our bank account because of his last brilliant career move. FML
Today, I found out my husband's new income since leaving his old job. He decided to leave a $130,000 job for a $47,000 job. FML
Today, I confronted my husband over the fact that despite me working two jobs to support us for the last three years, we're nowhere near our goal of buying a house. He actually had the brass balls to defend pissing my money down the drain on his ceramic cat collection. FML
Today, I quit my job and sent a mass mail on Facebook that I was moving to a different state with my long time boyfriend. He called me later that night to tell me we aren't moving after all. Now we are both jobless with loads of bills to pay by the end of the month. FML
Today, my wife quit her job, not wanting to go back to in person at her office, to be a stay-at-home mom. Tomorrow, for my birthday, I was going to tell her that I'm not in love with her, have found an apartment, and signed a 2-year lease. I can't afford the apartment, mortgage, and the kids' tuition. FML
Today, I finally quit the job that I've been complaining about. Before I could tell my husband, he informed me that he had been laid off, and was thankful we still had my income. FML
Today, my husband told his parents that he was quitting his job so that he could focus on school. They asked him what he was going to do for money. When I told them that I'd be the one working, they took one look at me and burst into laughter. FML
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pattayarick 8
Tell him that you were going to pursue a career as a crack *****, so you won't become homeless
diving_fml 30
a man should be proud of what he does, even if it is selling kites, although that should have been his weekend job and not his primary job
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CheeseHater 23
You live in denmark. You will be fine, trust me. If not, move to norway, there you can sell kites and make 100k a year. Sarcasm over. What a useless career move. If he loves it, sure, but he can do that in his spare time and a bank job isn't bad.
samcro3 8
A good wife would support his dreams.
Cartera 10
A good wife would tell him when he's gone bat shit crazy.
buddy51 23
A good wife would give him enough string to hang himself with.
saksxalmo 20
While they probably should have discussed it first, I don't see what's wrong with the idea. I mean, it sounds like they would have enough money saved up to at least try it and see how it goes for a few months. And if he didn't like his job at the bank anymore, there's no changing that. At least he's doing what he wants with his life. I personally think it's really disappointing to see people take long-term jobs they have no passion for just so they can reach a certain income level and be deemed successful by society.
suitgirl5 5
And what happens when they lose their house because they can't pay rent because his idea fails? It's an irresponsible move for someone with a family and responsibilities.
saksxalmo 20
Like I said, it sounds like they are not in immediate danger of losing anything given that he's had a steady job for 12 years. For the moment, the wife can start being the primary source of income. I see no reason not to at least try it. You guys sound really boring if all you care about is money and not doing what you *actually* enjoy. A family and a home is nothing if you're not happy.
kernousse_fml 13
A good wife would also have a job and not only depend on (take advantage of) her husband's income. The 1950's are long over...
oj101 33
Lol, kids only stay in the house and play video games or surf the internet. Seeing a kid play outside these is as rare as someone catching an Articuno on Pokemon. Oh wait...
kamikrazy 6
Days*
Catkam623 27
Where's outside is that like some dlc for black ops?
SammiixSue 13
I'm pretty sure this IS his midlife crisis.
Calingaladha 21
I read stable job and my first thought was horses. Damn you, assumptions!
Sputnikspak 13
Admittedly, I had a 'huh?' moment at that, too. 'They have stables at the bank? Where on earth are they from that they don't have card and parking lots... Ohhhhhhh.'
SoMuchWut 8
He was probably high.
kingsian 15
"as high as a kite"
shinicat 11
leaving a bank for kites huh? Is your life actually Mary Poppins?
buckdharma 38
Bankers caused a pretty much worldwide financial crisis, as in where in the hell did my money go? Op's husband felt terrible. Now you can see just where your money went. It's secure, it's at the end of a string, and you're controling it, but if it crashes it's your fault this time.
andiw 6
Do you at least live in the "windy city"?
SILVERSTAR_6 17
Ur husband didn't have to quit his job...he could of sold kites as a side business to make extra money and in this economy it's very wise to have a side venture while u have a good job to fall back on incase something happens.