QuestionI've been married for 26 years. My husband has always had trouble sticking with a job. He's had 17 since I've known him. Mostly he quits and moves onto another job, but has been fired 4 times. Recently, twice in 5 months. He always has a reason for the job loss. Bad economic times, mostly. I have lost all respect for him. I know he wants to work, but he wants a great paying job, with benefits, no nights or weekends, and doesn't want to have to work too hard. He has a BA, but just doesn't seem to be able to get any job. I think too many employers know his history of leaving jobs so much.
I've tried explaining to him how this makes me feel. Insecure, scared, angry, unfair...but he doesn't hear mr. He just stares at me and doesn't say a word when I tell him. I'm currently working 5 different part-time jobs for a total of about 55 hours per week. And still that's not enough to pay our bills.
Is it time for me to call it quits? I expected so much more at this point in my life. I'm only 48 years old and feel like my life is over.
AnswerThe marriage problem is secondary. The primary problem could be solved by a vocational counseling that your husband should take.
There are private as well as public funded agencies around your area, or he can use on-line services, like mine.
Regards,
Dr. Joseph Abraham
To consider online service please go to:
http://www.dr-joseph.com
