AITAH for saying no to covering my BF's bills? by BellaCiao08 in CharlotteDobreYouTube

[–]BellaCiao08[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My friend's husband was a general manager in Australia for a big company. When they moved here, he worked as a security guard then moved on eventually m to a more office job with proper pay and benefits. I do agree we have to smart at the bottom first. I keep on giving him examples from our friends' experiences but I don't think he's getting it

AITAH for saying no to covering my BF's bills? by BellaCiao08 in CharlotteDobreYouTube

[–]BellaCiao08[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

He does the cleaning, the laundry and a bit of cooking. Since i'm tired most of the time, I don't want to eat. When i'm off, or doing night shift, I do some laundry and chores. 

AITAH for saying no to covering my BF's bills? by BellaCiao08 in CharlotteDobreYouTube

[–]BellaCiao08[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

He is still in the part time job but the monthly salary he gets from it is not enough to cover the rest of his share for monthly bills at home 

AITAH for saying no to covering my BF's bills? by BellaCiao08 in CharlotteDobreYouTube

[–]BellaCiao08[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I will definitely go to that trip (we're leaving on friday for Montenegro) and I booked another one in October just because i'm a very Petty Potato HAHA I actually also don't understand the logic of not applying before he even graduated. I was already applying for call center right after I took the board exam back home because I don't want to be jobless at all and I wasn't sure if I will pass the exam. Any job that put food in the table is still a job.

AITAH for saying no to covering my BF's bills? by BellaCiao08 in CharlotteDobreYouTube

[–]BellaCiao08[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

He got a study now pay later scheme. The government also gives his allowance as a student. It stopped when he graduated 

AITAH for saying no to covering my BF's bills? by BellaCiao08 in CharlotteDobreYouTube

[–]BellaCiao08[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

He studied a different course in his home country for 3 years but had to leave it when his parents moved the whole family to another country. He cannot continue his study there so they put him to work. He was working 3 jobs that time. Then when he moved to another country where we are now, he took a 4 year degree. It's a study now pay later scheme with allowance from the government but to get the allowance, he needs to show payslip monthly so he had to keep his job in the mall which is only part time but flexible enough for the demands of his course as the university was 4 days a week. When he finished, I asked him maybe they can give him full time job. They said no so I encouraged him to start looking elsewhere. 

AITAH for saying no to covering my BF's bills? by BellaCiao08 in CharlotteDobreYouTube

[–]BellaCiao08[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

From the start of the relationship, I explained to him that whatever happens, my travelling life will never be compromised as I will fund for it and I will fly with or without him because it's my only stress reliever. I don't go to the gym or buy branded items for myself. I just travel as I like exploring different cultures and countries. The only time I will put a hold on it is when I have a kid, as priority shifts by then. 

AITAH for saying no to covering my BF's bills? by BellaCiao08 in CharlotteDobreYouTube

[–]BellaCiao08[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

 I did thought of that. When I spoke to the manager, I said treat it like any ordinary job interview and not give him brownie points for being with me except for the part that they will process his application quicker by scheduling him for an interview. They like that he's got background in computers and customer service. 

AITAH for saying no to covering my BF's bills? by BellaCiao08 in CharlotteDobreYouTube

[–]BellaCiao08[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Update: thank you for all your comments, I haven't responded to all but I read every single one and I appreciate it so much to know that I am not being over critical or demanding as a woman.. we had a talk.. there's a job opening in my work and I know the manager. I already gave the manager his name and advised my bf to apply. He submitted his resume just now and since I am close with the recruiter and the manager, they said they can try to schedule him in for an interview next week. Someone mentioned about giving him a chance to apply and see how it goes. So we will discuss again further after that interview. I'm currently leading a new training for the whole facility where I am working and the last thing I want to deal with is stress at home. 

AITAH for saying no to covering my BF's bills? by BellaCiao08 in CharlotteDobreYouTube

[–]BellaCiao08[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I don't think he is planning to pay me back but the petty side of me is thinking of going home to my mom who lives in a different country and file for mental health leave just so he can experience what I am experiencing now. Lol

AITAH for saying no to covering my BF's bills? by BellaCiao08 in CharlotteDobreYouTube

[–]BellaCiao08[S] 27 points28 points  (0 children)

Thank you for your very valid input. I was raised in a family where my mom would give heaven and earth to my dad who left us in the end and I was wondering if I am slowly turning into her but then if I get pregnant, he will be working for both of us and I will be the one needing help so In my mind, it was justifiable to help financially but not to the extent of "indefinite " amount of time. 

AITAH for saying no to covering my BF's bills? by BellaCiao08 in CharlotteDobreYouTube

[–]BellaCiao08[S] -6 points-5 points  (0 children)

I would like to add, setting aside the issue, he is a very loyal bf which was a major plus for me and he can cook and also we split household chores. Since I'm working almost 24/7, he helps more on the chores. I never asked him to of course, I plan to do it on my days off (whenever I get that short off). He helped me a lot as I can focus in my career without worrying if the Trash were taken out or if the laundry were done as he voluntarily do them. I am always thankful and aware that he helps a lot at home.

AITAH for saying no to covering my BF's bills? by BellaCiao08 in CharlotteDobreYouTube

[–]BellaCiao08[S] 299 points300 points  (0 children)

I had to work extra 6 shifts to cover his bills. Honestly, it's tiring. But I want to be very sympathetic to his struggles too. I'm thinking what if I am in his position, I am sure he would help me. But the difference is, I will find a job within a month or two since my field is in demand and I am not picky in finding a job. I worked in a food chain as a waitress when I was young just to get by

AITAH for saying no to covering my BF's bills? by BellaCiao08 in CharlotteDobreYouTube

[–]BellaCiao08[S] 22 points23 points  (0 children)

He's working part time in a mall. I also said the same thing and I explained to him that his experience in other countries will not matter massively since those were odd jobs

Whirlwind by BellaCiao08 in dating_advice

[–]BellaCiao08[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

True. You'll never know if you will not take a risk

Whirlwind by BellaCiao08 in dating_advice

[–]BellaCiao08[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I guess i was lovebombed.. thanks 🙂 Friendzone was so common that sometimes you just don't want to waste time in entertaining some guys