Should he?
23&24, been together for 5 years, engaged for 4. We don't live in the US.
Long story short his relatives (aunt and uncle) own a company. A company that started small and is now doing extremely well. They've been promising my fiance a job since he was 16, telling him how they have BIG PLANS for him, how they've basically secured his life (with this dream high paying job) etc etc. All talk, nothing else. When he was 18 he asked them for a job. Any job. They carried on with their speeches of how he'll be the next CEO and whatnot. Any time he tried to call them they were too busy to answer. So after a year of him trying to get ANY job at their company he said enough is enough. These people are idiots and have no intention of actually giving me a job.
So I got him a job at my family company. He started small, but my father took him under his wing and taught him everything he needed to know about the industry. For the past 4-5 years, he has climbed his way to the top. He LOVES it.
Every single day he tells me how happy he is with his job.
He has even said that if they (his relatives) ever actually offer him a job he'll deny it and wouldn't even think about working for them.
My father has jokingly said that he should send them flowers and a thank you note for not hiring him since he is so happy with my fiance and the work he's been doing for the company.
Did I mention the constant raises and promotions? Last year, my fiance got himself a nice new car. We have an apartment, and we're upsizing this year to a bigger one. Money has been great. I also work (if anyone finds this relevant). Meaning to say we are doing really well, especially for our age and situation. We earn more than the majority of married couples, and we're so young. Even if we stay at our current salaries for the next 20 years, we would have a really good quality life. I couldn't ask for anything more.
Anyway, we went to a family reunion on his side. And his relatives actually offered him a job. They are planning on opening up a new department and plan on hiring someone to manage it, aka my fiance. I was shocked. After the reunion I asked him what his thoughts were and he said he's thinking about it. ...
He's thinking about it. So I ask him well, you always said there was nothing to think about. And he tells me that they'll offer him a higher salary. As if he needs it.
So I get confused and ask him you remember how they were playing you for years? To which he said yes, but I wouldn't care about all I care about are the money.
As if he doesn't have enough ?!
These people are the type to give you a job only to brag about how generous they were and how without them you would've been on the streets. To hell I'll ever let anyone talk to me or let alone my fiance that way.
Also, he won't be getting a share of the company now or ever. His relatives were very clear on that part. And this is a future scenario, so I don't even think it'll ever happen. It came out of the blue. Just like last time.
But the fact that he is THINKING about it makes me sick.
I can't help but feel shocked and disapointed. All he cares about is money.
Not to mention how devastating it would be for my father, who for the past 4-5 years has spent teaching his "son" his business so he can hopefully replace him in the future.
All for a damn raise. And trust me WE DON'T EVEN NEED THE DAMN RAISE.
Should I be supportive if it actually comes true or not? What are your thoughts.
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