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I Have a Confession

And he's inconsistent. I've been trying to get a job since the beginning of August and he was pretty happy with that, but heaven forbid should I ask for help with one thing in this job search. Right now, I have a major road block in my job search: I have no references. Realizing this, I ask him for help on how to find some. The first thing he asks me, already with an angry undertone, is, "What does the application say?" Well, what if I didn't have an application? What if I just want some references to add to my incredibly sparse resume? What does it matter what it says? So, he opens up the application and reads it and still pesters me for the information even though it's right in front of him. We then go back and forth a bit. I accuse him of not listening, and he accuses me of not helping him to help me. He wants me to get a job more than I do and he won't help? What gives? And here's the best part: If I treat him the exact same way, he'll call me out. Example: If I pester him to read something to me, he'll just demand that I read it for myself. True story. So, since I didn't give him what he wanted, he then proceeded to threaten to kick me out even though I've made a massive change in the way I live with him (Going to school, AND looking for work at the same time). Why is he so mean when it comes to such simple things? I would move out, but I have yet to find a place that'll take me.
letsexperience
Maybe he's afraid to show you he doesn't understand how to communicate or identify with your needs. I'm happy to hear you've made massive changes, positive ones too I might add, to help the home situation. Is it the references or is it how you're being treated that is bothering you? References can be anyone who knows anything about your character such as a neighbor, friend, grocery person what ever as long as you ask them for permission to use as a reference as they may be called to verify on the application. No big deal. What is a big deal is how you're handling your life right now, and it's great!
tanya6k · 31-35, F
Oh, it's definitely how I'm being treated. No sane person would react like this if someone asked them for this vital piece of advice.
letsexperience
I agree with what you're saying. If the reaction is offensive maybe you could seek out someone that will help. Sorry you're so hurt too
tanya6k · 31-35, F
I will be struggling with this as my circle of friends is pretty small right now.

 
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