So, DH got a “promotion” this summer. His promotion turned out to be double the work, double the hours, triple the headaches, and no increase in pay. Long story short, he’s been working 80 hours a week since the last week of August.
He’s not getting to see DS. He leaves at 6:30am, 10-15 minutes after DS wakes up, and many nights doesn’t get home until after 8pm when DS is in bed.
Or if by some miracle he does make it home by 6pm, he’s inevitably called back to campus to deal with an issue 30 minutes later. It’s really starting to affect DS.
Then there’s DH’s stress levels surrounding being asked to do 3 full time jobs simultaneously. He always wants to do his job to the best of his ability and it’s physically impossible for him to do it. He’s called put of class to deal with behavior issues, called off the practice field to deal with kids giving other teachers a hard time, etc etc. He’s constantly stressed that he’s letting someone down (his kids, me, DS). I’m seriously concerned for his health.
Long story short, I told him a month ago to start looking for another job.
Today, he was offered and accepted a new job. Honestly, it’s the type of job he’s always wanted. I’m so happy for him...and relieved.
Now we have to find a house, buy a house, pack our house, and move in 3 weeks.
Nevermind telling our autistic child the home he’s lived in since he was 18 months old is no longer going to be his home.
It’s fine. I’m fine. Everything is fine.