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I HATE DH's job - Need to vent

Catlover's picture

After getting laid off from the airlines (DH is a pilot), he got a job flying charter aircraft. It pays 1/3 of what he made before (think almost federal poverty wages), and has him gone for days on end with little notice. Tonight was a perfect example. After being gone three days (and leaving me with the skids 9,11 and BD 1. He walks in the door tonight and says, "Hey, I just stopped in to change clothes. I have to head out again for another trip. I'll be back tomorrow." UGH. After three days being a "single parent" to the skids and the baby I am emotionally, physically and mentally drained. Luckily, Skids go back to BM tomorrow for 4 days, and I'll have less stress over their meltdowns. Just needed to vent.

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HummingBirdHunny's picture

Hang in there, I am sure it's very tough on you but nowadays with the economy being the way it is at least he has a job and is making money to pay bills. Just remember you have all of us here to help you keep some of your sanity! Hang in there!

melis070179's picture

Is he looking for better opportunities while he work this crappy job? That does suck, but I guess its better than no job! Unless of course he would've made more on unemployment!

"Nobody will ever win the battle of the sexes. There's too much fraternizing with the enemy"

Sasha's picture

It's tough for just about everyone these days. At least he still has a job. I know that probably doesn't make you feel any better though Wink

My H has a job in the computer industry. As you know there have already been many layoffs in that field. We live with uncertainty every day, every week, every month. At the end of each quarter, stress levels raise because whether or not the company is making a profit determines if there will be more layoffs. The owner has already cut most perks and everyone had to take a pay cut. My H was upset at first about losing a lot of perks, but after I put it into perspective for him, he realized I was right, and that he was fortunate to still have a job.

I'm sure your H is doing the best he can. Actually it sounds like he is working his buns off. As a pilot, doesn't he have to maintain so many flight hours per month?

When the SKs go back to BM, try to take some time to do something nice for yourself. Trust me, it will make you feel better!

And remember, we feel your pain!

{{{{{HUGS}}}}}

TinaKay's picture

things, including taking less than desirable jobs. I honestly don't know if things will get better economically or people will just be forced to adjust to it.
I've also concluded that certain stages in life are more difficult than others, raising kids stage is maybe not the best time in ones life.
I'm only glad I'm older and retirement is not far off.

Just keep in mind, this time will pass. Everything good or bad passes.

I can only pray we ( as a nation) survive Obama and this pitiful economy.

LizzieA's picture

He used to fly commercial for business owners--wanted to get back in and applied at a small regional airline, $12 an hour, I kid you not.
A bus driver makes more. He said, $250,000 in training and I get paid 1/2 of what I made in the '80s?"
He quit the commercial during his first marriage because his arrogant boss would fly to gamble on Easter and Christmas, and he had small kids at home.

sarahbernheart's picture

My FH is working alot more hours too and I am home alot more then I like to be, but I keep saying to myself and FH says to me too ..it wont be forever.

"find your happeee spot" go to the happeee spot..(insert spooky sounding voice)

"Better a diamond with a flaw than a pebble without one."