My husband and I have been married for 4 years and have a 3 year old together. 5 months ago I got laid off from my job of 9 years and started collecting unemployment my husband also got into a huge fight with his boss, quit his job of 3 years and decided he wanted to start his own business and work for himself. I told my husband I would keep collecting unemployment so that way I can stay home with my son and plus if I get a job they won't pay me the same I was getting from my old job and I would also have to pay for daycare. So he got a loan to open up a restaurant. It's now been 4 months he has not given me any money for bills because the restaurant is still not finished. I'm so stressed out. All he says is for me to wait and that he will start making alot of money. My unemployment is going to end next month and I also want to do something on my own but that will take some time I don't know how we're going to pay our bills in the meantime. We're both sick of working for other people
2007-11-27 01:08:27 · 5 answers · asked by Janice 1 in Family & Relationships ➔ Marriage & Divorce
I would say that tough times call for tough measures. Get yourself a job within the next month and try to get a second job. Maybe your second job could be that you babysit a couple of kids and bring your child with you.
That way you can spend time with your child and earn money at the same time. You can also support your husband's efforts and maybe even help him get the restaurant going. Then the two of you could work together and have your child with you. This is a great time for you both, even though it is nerve racking with regard to the bills.
Take care,
Troy
2007-11-27 01:23:20 · answer #1 · answered by tiuliucci 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You may be sick of working for other people but until someone gets a business off the ground money has to be made from somewhere. Why didn't you pursue a personal business while you were collecting your unemployment? Stop stressing, get out there and get another job. Your husband needs to get a job also until the restaurant opens. Is he nuts to think that he can just not bring home any money for 4 months and that's ok? While the restaurant is being built etc, he could have taken a job- even part time to help out. If someone doesn't do something soon, you will loose it all, including the new restaurant. Shame, don't you think just because you both are sick of working for others?
2007-11-27 09:17:24 · answer #2 · answered by Kwk2lrn 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It sounds like you are going to have to take turns working for yourselves.....your husband went first. Why not get a job for a little while until the restaurant takes off and then you can start your own thing.....no biggie in my opinion, just a delay of plans. I wish you both the best of luck...i also don't work for anyone but myself and hand selected clients. I completely understand where you are coming from.
2007-11-27 09:16:25 · answer #3 · answered by Ali C 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You need to sit down and talk it over.
Both may have to take up some job (any meanial job) on different shifts so as to have the money coming in.
I know this is not easy but it can be done keep cool head and work it out.
2007-11-27 09:19:58 · answer #4 · answered by minootoo 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Be patient and have faith in your hubby. If by the time your money runs out and he still hasn't given you money, then hand him the bills and go get a job.
2007-11-27 09:27:40 · answer #5 · answered by kitkat 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋