I've been working at this terrible terrible job. I was happy 22 year old boy full of ambitions and ideas. Now I'm a bitter 24 year old made to believe this has to be my life coming to this stupid cubicle everyday for the rest of my life. Today I quit, I'm becoming a teacher, I start the school year this month, I'll make a little less, but I'll be doing full-time the thing I've been doing part-time since I was 18, and I love it. I would have done it sooner, but my mother and sister kept calling me stupid everytime I even mentioned it. I decided not to listen to them, fortunately my dad supports me.
My best friend recently quit his good paying job also. He told me he hasn't made any money yet with his new business he opened, but he's happy. His only problem was his mom who keeps telling him how stupid he was for quitting, but he's happy his dad supports him.
Why are the women so mean? we are not married, we don't have children, why do they want us to stay in jobs we despise?
2006-09-05 05:13:05 · 11 answers · asked by Document Guy 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Other - Society & Culture
I'm very sorry the women in your life seem to be giving you guys a hard time. I suspect they're concerned that you may get in trouble financially and they don't want to see that happening but calling someone stupid is not the way to support you, or your friend. I don't agree with that at all.
My oldest son (23) works as a waiter/bartender at a really expensive restaurant, I WANT him to go to university or college to get a career but he makes such good money that he doesn't want to quit. I NEVER hassle him about his job, he is very good at it, but I would like to see him have a career that has room for advancement.
*sigh*
Congrats on following your dream. Being a teacher is a very noble profession and I wish you all the best.
2006-09-05 05:24:32 · answer #1 · answered by Chatty 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It sounds like you haven't had a chance to meet a woman that cares about your employment bliss. I think that some women have a hard time relating to men when it comes to the need for men to enjoy work. If you don't enjoy your job its hard for you to move up in the work place. Don't mind your mother or sister, I think that they are jealous because you have enough courage to do what makes YOU happy and not others. In the end you will be the one saying I told you so. And they will have to live with the fact that you are successful with out their consent. Also, as a woman, I think alot of the attitude that is projected from your female family members comes from a fear that you will struggle, staying in a job that requires you to remain in a cage is safe. They are being protective. The day has come where you have decided that the joy you get out of your job is more important to you then security and routine. And I applaud you for doing it now rather than in 10 years from now.
2006-09-05 05:27:38 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Aw...not all women are so mean I promise.
As a girl myself, I would only want my male friends and family members to be happy at the job they are doing (as long as its not being a criminal or something). It's your life and you ultimately make the choices. Just make sure you listen to everyone's opinion first. Most women like a feel of stability and some even don't like taking chances (i'm saying SOME). That could be why your mom and sis are against this.
2006-09-05 05:20:42 · answer #3 · answered by Natalya 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I'm glad to hear that you chose the work you love. Life is too short to waste time in jobs that make you miserable. Your mother probably just doesn't understand this (has she ever worked at a job she hated?). If you love teaching, your enthusiasm will be passed on to your students... you will be making a big difference in their lives, and inspiring them to learn.
There ARE a few women who look for husbands mainly to support them, so they can have lots of money to spend. Just watch out, and avoid them! Most women are not like that, though. A person who truly loves you would not want you to be miserable in your work.
2006-09-05 05:36:44 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think that's a blanket statement and not everyone woman is like that. I'm most certainly not like that. When you love someone you support them in their decisions regarding their employment. On the other hand, sometimes it's necessary to work at jobs that are undesirable to make ends meet until something more interesting comes along.
2006-09-05 05:17:53 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I firmly believe that you should be happy at your job , home & relationship. Who cares if you make less money. Life is not about how much you make & what all you own ! They were very wrong to not support you. I support you even if you are a stranger. And CONGRATULATIONS on your new job !!!
2006-09-05 05:19:59 · answer #6 · answered by דְבוֹרָה Devorah 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
because they have enuf on their plate rising kids cooking claening washing being wife pleas the men and evrybody else around them they can take only so much sometimes are they abused for their hard work i blees the women with love they also concern about their security and well being of kids
2006-09-05 05:26:42 · answer #7 · answered by george p 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
All women are not mean...your MOM and sister are making you unhappy? aren't you 24 years old? You are an adult, you make your own decisions, your own happiness
2006-09-05 05:25:10 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you get out on your own and quit living off of what they make they won't care. Get out on your own to do your own thing.
Money pays the bills.
2006-09-05 05:17:11 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Good women don't care what you do as long as you're a good provider, and that you're happy...
2006-09-05 05:36:24 · answer #10 · answered by qbanita0113 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋