'I Think About Divorce To Get A Break'
In the latest Confessions roundup, 15 parents vent about workplace problems, picky eaters, screen time, and more.
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Relationships, home responsibilities, and the difficulties of parenting toddlers or teens often get the most attention in submissions to the Scary Mommy Confessional. But this week, readers were also inspired to talk about the office. Whether they’re spending time with hopeless trainees, afraid to announce their resignation to their boss, or actively worried about an HR complaint having bad repercussions for their career, they’re sharing the stress with all of us. Read on for the full Confessions roundup, which also has complaints about finances, picky eaters, and incredibly unhelpful spouses.
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I feel like everything is too expensive & it’s going to mean my kids have a boring summer
Confessional #81729918
Training a new hire and I can tell she won’t make it
Confessional #89909831
I asked my boss if she wanted me to quit today. I need a new job so bad
Confessional #89102938
I hate cooking more than anything in the world.
Confessional #81993875
Bedtime is such a nightmare and I feel like it’s never going to get better.
Confessional #81727387
My 2 year old ate only chicken nuggets all of yesterday
Confessional #81920938
I’m afraid to tell my boss I’m resigning knowing she’ll try to talk me out of it
Confessional #81902098
I’ve been at my job 5 months and I f*cking hate it
Confessional #81029918
I wonder if I made the right decision sending my youngest to kindergarten next year
Confessional #81922019
How come the laundry, cooking and dishes never end?
Confessional #81901928
My schedule is so overloaded for the next few weeks. I miss my baby and can’t wait for summer break
Confessional #81920029
I’m tired of having to mom my husband’s physical & mental health. Take care of me too!
Confessional #81920911
I’ve relied on screen time more than I said I would
Confessional #88192993
I think about divorce to get a break, not because I don’t love my husband. He doesn’t help!
Confessional #81728190
I submitted a HR claim on my boss and am scared of retaliation
Confessional #81929938