I officially am the sole supporter of our family and A is now a house husband.
Things at his employer of 3 years reached a point on Monday morning where he just couldn't do it anymore. He went to HR. He asked for a compromise. He asked for help.
And his store said no.
Corporate HR basically told him he could return to work in the circumstances as they were or quit. We talked about it, about the delay to our move plans, about how this would mean no big Christmas, about what his new role would be. And in the end I told him I would always have his back and support his decisions, but it had to be his decision and I was not going to push him one way or another.
Needless to say he is the happiest I have seen in a long time. And my living room is dust free and organized. Today it is being vacuumed and he is cleaning the kitchen.
The best part: I get a relaxed Christmas! His work in retail drains any Christmas spirit from him, so he is already talking about getting the tree up early and being able to enjoy the holidays.
He's applied at a couple of places, but I have promised the pressure is off until after the Holidays. I want him to enjoy it.
That and I won't be cleaning AT ALL for the rest of the year!!
I'm glad he's happier. He deserves it.
ReplyDeleteYou and me both! He actually is all smiles and telling me to make plans with people!!! Like, go out and do things on weekends because he knows he doesn't have to deal with work!!
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