My career has always been an arguing point on our marriage. He has an idea of what I would be good at – working in software testing, IT or teaching. Over the years I have considered working in all those fields, but I never really found a passion for any of these. I have always been in the creative field and in my career have also worn many hats working in operations, administration and logistics. My husband thinks I do not know my strengths and I don’t have a growth mindset because my field doesn’t make much money and it is not realistic and dependable field. His salary is nearly 4 times what I used to make (right now I am unemployed) and thinks I just settle for whatever.
Just recently landed a part time job which is only a few hours a week, but still looking for full time work. I even applied to seasonal jobs to help make ends meet but I know he will complain if it is temporary or working in a store or warehouse. He has this idea of what he wants me to do and it is getting between us.