'My mother-in-law demands I give up my career because it embarrasses my husband'

A woman's career goes have left her husband's family furious. Whatever career you choose, you would hope that your family members and loved ones would support you. And if you have a partner or a spouse, you'd definitely expect them to be just as excited for you as you are.

But one woman has discovered that her husband's family are far from happy about her job moves. In fact, she was told by her mother-in-law that she should seek a job at a "local daycare" instead of pursuing her dream job, because otherwise she would "embarrass" her husband . In a post on Reddit , the woman explained she has a master's degree in a "field that pays really well" and is currently looking at job openings to secure a career in her chosen field.



But her mother-in-law has said she needs to give up and find a "low-paid job" instead because she believes it would "destroy" her son if his wife was earning significantly more money than him. She wrote: "I have a master's degree in a field that pays really well and I was looking at job applications yesterday. My mother-in-law saw me and said that she saw the local daycare was hiring nannies.

I told her I had no intention to work that and explained I was applying for jobs in my field. "She then proceeded to start crying and explained to me that I must make sure that I work a low-paid job because my husband doesn't have a degree and can't make a lot of money. She proceeded to say it was important for him to be the provider and that this would destroy him.

" However, the woman said she has spoken to her husband about his views on her career "a million times" and has been told he isn't remotely insecure about her earnings. Commenters on the post argued the woman's mother-in-law was "projecting" her own insecurities onto her son, and encouraged the woman's husband to respond to his mum however he felt appropriate. One person said: "Just ignore her archaic ideas and continue to do what fulfils you.

Your husband has your back but if she continues you really need to let him handle her." And another added: "Let your husband talk to her and shut her down. His family, his conversation to have.

Then when she brings it up, tell her you’ve already had this conversation and you're not doing it again." Do you have a story to sell? Get in touch with us at [email protected] .

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