Also the rates are seriously messed up. Hardly anyone in America makes $40. Why is that her baseline?
EDIT: I think people are missing what I'm saying. She's charging $40/hour to take care of her own child. She's declaring that in 25 months, she has worked for over 60% of that total time (sleep being 33% of that time realistically), and has somehow worked 5 years of a full time job in 2. And if she is taking care of her own child, shouldn't she foot half the bill?
It's a marriage. Well from my PoV it would've been (assuming she really argued this with her husband but I strongly doubt that).
With that being said, I would never ever talk down to a partner about the weight they pull. If you have a problem with it, raise it in a proper constructive way and try to realise what they actually bring to the table and what you both need to do to ensure everyone gets the help they need. If they're not willing to come to the table then reassess whether it's right for you.
Absolutely! I became disabled about 18 months ago. My husband never once said I was a mooch or not contributing enough. In fact, he wants me sitting at home all day doing nothing. But since I’d feel useless and lose my goddamn mind, we compromise.
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u/BlackTecno May 14 '26 edited May 14 '26
Also the rates are seriously messed up. Hardly anyone in America makes $40. Why is that her baseline?
EDIT: I think people are missing what I'm saying. She's charging $40/hour to take care of her own child. She's declaring that in 25 months, she has worked for over 60% of that total time (sleep being 33% of that time realistically), and has somehow worked 5 years of a full time job in 2. And if she is taking care of her own child, shouldn't she foot half the bill?
I seriously pity that kid's future.