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Posted on 9/5/24 at 3:42 am to thejudge
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frick work.
This ain’t about work.. i agree that too many people spend their lives caring about companies , most of which would can ur arse tomorrow if it meant saving a couple extra pennies on the bottom line…. It’s about him trying to be an adult and living his life as he needs to live it- to the point where he tried putting his foot down and saying ‘now’s not a good time’ and his parents basically treating him like an 8 yr old and saying, ‘Oh well too bad’.. i think we can tell which type of parents most in this thread have/had - AND what type of parent you yourself are today- just by their replies here.
Posted on 9/5/24 at 3:56 am to Bison
For the first few years of your life Bison your parents had to put up with wiping your butt and your nose and everything in between. They did it week days and weekends for several years all while working and trying to get ahead. Not just 1 weekend, years.
Then there’s the years they spent lugging you around, slogging through back to school sales, attending parent/teacher conferences, during and after school activities, plays/band/presentations, etc.. Again, years of sacrifices to work and career for you.
Now, whatever you decide to do with a single weekend think about the above and how you got that job that someone will replace you and make you a mere blip in their memory just as easily as they hired you. Yet you wish to elevate that over the limited time left to really get to know as an adult a deeply personal relationship with your parents.
Guess you never had to experience that disappointment when daddy could not be able to attend, he had work to do. Don’t be that to them, especially if they never did it to you!
Then there’s the years they spent lugging you around, slogging through back to school sales, attending parent/teacher conferences, during and after school activities, plays/band/presentations, etc.. Again, years of sacrifices to work and career for you.
Now, whatever you decide to do with a single weekend think about the above and how you got that job that someone will replace you and make you a mere blip in their memory just as easily as they hired you. Yet you wish to elevate that over the limited time left to really get to know as an adult a deeply personal relationship with your parents.
Guess you never had to experience that disappointment when daddy could not be able to attend, he had work to do. Don’t be that to them, especially if they never did it to you!
Posted on 9/5/24 at 4:09 am to Bison
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I’m know I’m lucky to have both parents still alive.
Do you? My mom died on Dec 9 2009 alone in her living room. On Dec 8 2009 she went out to dinner with my wife and I and seemed perfectly fine.
My wife’s Mom died alone in her home on the morning of March15th 2023. She wasn’t sick. She was fully dressed, eating cereal, watching TV.
You never know when that last moment is going to be. Make them all count.
Posted on 9/5/24 at 4:10 am to Bison
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I can’t help but feel resentful that instead of being able to get some overtime, or just get drunk and watch football this weekend
You, a self described “black sheep,” are anxious that for one weekend you don’t have the freedom to choose between chasing the almighty dollar or completely wasting the day with the emptiness of alcohol and tv all because your parents voluntarily want to travel across the country to see you.
I know a lot of these threads are troll posts, but in the event this is not, bruh…
Posted on 9/5/24 at 4:12 am to Bison
Multiple things can be true at the same time. Both you and your parents are being selfish. Thats part of life and family though.
If you need alone time and to work while they are visiting, then do it. Just spend some time with them going to a meal or two. When you're together show them you are ok and show them that you love them to the best of your abilities.
If you want to find some peace, maybe get over yourself a bit just long enough to actually appreciate their side. Unless you cant put off getting drunk, then thats another thing entirely.
Good luck to you.
If you need alone time and to work while they are visiting, then do it. Just spend some time with them going to a meal or two. When you're together show them you are ok and show them that you love them to the best of your abilities.
If you want to find some peace, maybe get over yourself a bit just long enough to actually appreciate their side. Unless you cant put off getting drunk, then thats another thing entirely.
Good luck to you.
Posted on 9/5/24 at 4:22 am to Bison
My dad passed away years ago. I would give anything for an uninvited visit when my schedule is packed and I am slammed.
One day you will truly understand just how unimportant your new job was in the scheme of things.
I understand your feelings at this point, it will change one day.
One day you will truly understand just how unimportant your new job was in the scheme of things.
I understand your feelings at this point, it will change one day.
Posted on 9/5/24 at 4:27 am to Bison
I don't know if you're an a-hole but you definitely sound like a spoiled little bitch.
Posted on 9/5/24 at 4:31 am to Tridentds
Or even a call ... I am middle-aged orphaned and everyone in the family looks to me now ... wish my old man were still around
Posted on 9/5/24 at 4:52 am to BK Lounge
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If anyone is being A-holes here, it’s them not you.. You were trying to be an adult, keep your priorities straight and set boundaries
Figured you for a miserable person in general so not a shocker you’d come off as Scrooge when it comes to your priorities. Anyone who thinks work is a higher priority than family is an a-hole. I certainly don’t envy anyone with this mindset.
it’s a dick move, but OPs parents aren’t assholes for missing their son and wanting to visit so badly. Sounds like OP lives alone and can be lazy any weekend they want rather than slaving away busting their arse at work nonstop. Visiting family one weekend once in a blue moon isn’t going to kill them. You can do nothing next weekend and the weekend after that and the one after that too.
Posted on 9/5/24 at 4:54 am to Bison
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I’m starting to establish a Rhythm at the new job. But still am completed swamped at work.
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or just get drunk and watch football this weekend
Is work really the issue? What do you do?
Posted on 9/5/24 at 5:11 am to Bison
One day they will be gone and you will wish they were barging in. Visit with them as much as you can.
Posted on 9/5/24 at 5:28 am to Bison
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When discussing a visit, I asked them to please hold off until late fall. They book the trip anyway ‘ bc tickets were cheaper’ and are coming this weekend.
I want to preface this by saying they're ultimately the assholes here but...
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I can’t help but feel resentful that instead of being able to get some overtime, or just get drunk and watch football this weekend: I’m stuck playing tour guide.
Idk man, I feel like one weekend where you spend personal time with your parents instead of being a workaholic or alcoholic might be good for you. I don't know your whole personal backstory about you and your parents but like others have said earlier in this thread you never know how long your parents are going to be there. So long as it doesn't cause you to get fired (doesn't sound like it from your post), then your job will be there after the weekend, you can look up scores and watch highlights on youtube. Your parents won't always be there though. Just humor them and who knows maybe you'll enjoy it and be glad they came over by the end of it.
Posted on 9/5/24 at 5:29 am to Bison
The secret to a successful life is to focus less on ourselves and more on others.
Take yourself out of the equation. Focus on your parents and put yourself fully in their shoes. What feelings are they feeling? What is their perspective?
Take yourself out of the equation. Focus on your parents and put yourself fully in their shoes. What feelings are they feeling? What is their perspective?
Posted on 9/5/24 at 5:34 am to Bison
Huge a-hole on your part. And a bit selfish. Family (especially your aging parents) over job when it comes to priorities. Work to live, not live to work. Get your priorities in check.
Posted on 9/5/24 at 5:42 am to Bison
Honor thy father and mother..
This post is what wrong with today's society. I'm sure this person isn't the only one who feel like this. It's just sad from a human perspective.
You'll learn one day that'll that important work means nothing to the people around you and ultimately yourself.
This post is what wrong with today's society. I'm sure this person isn't the only one who feel like this. It's just sad from a human perspective.
You'll learn one day that'll that important work means nothing to the people around you and ultimately yourself.
Posted on 9/5/24 at 5:42 am to Bison
quote:Yes. You are an a-hole. And a pussy.
Can someone tell me how much of an a-hole I am for feeling this way?
Posted on 9/5/24 at 5:45 am to Bison
Glad my parents like to drink alcohol and watch games with me.
Posted on 9/5/24 at 5:51 am to Bison
My word a lot of you have either grown resentful of your parents or forgot what it means to enjoy life.
Lol married to work.
I make good money, guess what, I told my parents anytime they want to come see me (since I’m literally the only one who moved completely out of the state) I’d pay for them to come. An offer they take up yearly. After my mother beat breast cancer I am very very aware of how short of time I have left with them and there’s just zero fricking chance I’m going to let my work come in between that.
Lol married to work.
I make good money, guess what, I told my parents anytime they want to come see me (since I’m literally the only one who moved completely out of the state) I’d pay for them to come. An offer they take up yearly. After my mother beat breast cancer I am very very aware of how short of time I have left with them and there’s just zero fricking chance I’m going to let my work come in between that.
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