Oh mother One of the two seeks advice as she faces pressure from her mother, and is advised to go against her husband's wishes to move to another state to look for a job.
An anonymous post shared by popular X user @wizarab has sparked a conversation about balancing career aspirations. Family commitments.
The woman, a nurse and mother of two, detailed her struggles after resigning from her second job. pregnancy due to complications including severe edema of the feet. Now, seven months into motherhood and unemployed despite continued efforts, she faces a dilemma.
Her parents have urged her to take a job in a state eight hours away from her current home, which she shares with her husband. However, her husband is strongly against a long-distance marriage, citing his relationship concerns. Meanwhile, her mother warns against possible marital changes, stressing the importance of financial independence and stability.
In a lengthy post, he wrote, “Good day sir, I had to resign from my job when I was pregnant with my second child due to complications during pregnancy, I had edema in my feet I could barely walk or stand.
“I am fine now and my baby is 7 months old now, I have been at home for a year now and I have not got another job offer yet. My parents suggested me to come and work in another state. I live 8 hours away with my husband.
“My husband said he is against long distance marriage. My parents keep pressurizing me. Now I am in the middle. I am confused. Please how do you advise me to handle it. My mom calls me and Keep worrying about things and that men change that love has covered my eyes but I haven't got a job yet I'm a nurse I keep collecting letters but not getting good offers My husband has been good I don't want to spoil my house.
