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Are there any good jobs for a working spouse?

Are there any good jobs for a working spouse?

Working Spouse: There are tons of jobs that pay well. You have lots of friends who can open doors. The unemployment rate is 5%. You have a college degree. You’re capable. Yes, it’s tough to get a good job but not, for example, a restaurant server job, which can pay quite well.

What to do if your spouse refuses to work?

Refuse-to-Work Spouse: It’s hard for a stay-at-home parent to find a job, at least a job that pays enough to compensate for the child care and transportation. Working Spouse: There are tons of jobs that pay well. You have lots of friends who can open doors.

What’s the typical scenario for a not working spouse?

The typical scenario is that the income-earning spouse works very full-time on a job s/he doesn’t really like but needs to pay not only for family basics but for a nicer home than necessary and other non-essential expenses the not-working spouse refuses to stop spending on: extra clothes, new furniture, restaurant meals, etc.

Is it good to be married to your spouse or your job?

The characteristics that enable them to be successful in their careers don’t bode well in their marriage. They are very competitive, they are intense, they are perfectionistic and they are critical. These qualities can serve them well in their career endeavors, but they don’t serve them well in relationships.”

How long has my husband been out of work?

My husband has basically been out of work for three years. He seems to think that people in his industry have talked negatively about him and made it impossible for him to get a job in that industry. Problem is, he hasn’t faced the realization that he needs to change his career..

Why is my husband unemployed for 4 years?

He has not earned one single dollar in 4 years and 3 months even though he has a masters degree. The problem is he is looking for the perfect job, the right job and he has lots of excuses why he cannot do this job or that job. He refuses to substitute teach which in our area would pay about $100 per day with his degree.

Why is my husband not looking for a job?

Problem is, he hasn’t faced the realization that he needs to change his career.. He has not even been able to collect unemployment in almost a year and though it might bother him inside, he doesn’t do ANYTHING about making money. He takes care of his ailing mother and uses it as an excuse to not be able to look for a job.

How long have I been at my current job?

I’m in my late 30s and have been with my company for 15 years. It was my first professional job out of college. I’ve enjoyed my work and received small raises and promotions for the first few years.