I’m not an ambitious person, I just want a normal, calm job and I’m not chasing promotions. But my boyfriend keeps nagging me every day about why I don’t try to please the boss, don’t take overtime, and don’t agree to work weekends when they ask. He keeps saying I need to build a career and make more money.
Honestly, I’m starting to wonder if I should even stay with him, because I don’t want to plan anything serious with someone who’ll keep pushing me to work like crazy, while I just want a job I actually enjoy. What would you suggest?

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  • Grace Lorian Olsen

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    That's going to be an issue in the long run. My husband does the opposite, doesn't want me to work but wants me to provide. I was already in the... ladder, got promotions and working my ass off to get what I want but he and his mom doesn't want the job I wanted. Do what you want and what makes you happy! If it's going to be an issue with him, I think it's time for him to find someone he can boss around.  more

  • it's encouraged to have a balanced approach to life, including work and personal time. (peace be upon him) said, "Work for your worldly life as if... you will live forever, and work for your hereafter as if you will die tomorrow.

    This means finding a balance between your worldly responsibilities and your spiritual growth is key. If your job is halal and you're able to fulfill your duties without compromising your faith, then it's okay to prioritize your well-being and happiness.

    Regarding your relationship, emphasizes the importance of mutual respect, kindness, and understanding between partners. If your boyfriend is pushing you to prioritize work over your well-being, it's worth reflecting on whether this is a healthy dynamic for you.
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  • IF YOU want to upgrade your skill, YOU SHOULD. What are you goals and dreams? What is he doing with his life?!! You need to decide if he is someone... you want in your long term. PERIOD.  more

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  • Get with someone who will respect and support you. You don't need another boss, you need a Man. A husband. Boyfriend doesn't qualify to push you and... act like a pimp. Blessings for your life journey ♥️🙏 more

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  • I can tell most of y'all are single or divorced or in a sexless marriage. Y'all are so mean and bitter. The man just wants her to better herself. The... she admitted she's ok being stagnant. Stop coddling her and pretending like he's so abusive, because of the roles were reversed y'all would be saying how she only wants what's best for him and blah blah blah more

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  • I wouldn't want to relate with someone who is not ambitious, someone who does not think big. If I was your boy friend I will initiate a breakup.

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  • Strongly recommend both of you discuss today or your boyfriend may find someone that is ambitious. It seems like your dreams and life outcomes don’t... align and this misalignment will be a sticking point.  more

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  • Please your boss? WTF??? Are you looking at him with a tilted head and squinted eyes when he says that? You truly need to give him "the look" so that... he never says soemthing as stupid as that again! more

  • How much work you do and the kind of work you do is none of his business. He sounds controlling. Stay away. Limit contact. Then decide if it is worth... spending your life and your time with someone who focuses on your life as a way to run away from his own problems. Is it worth being with someone who obsesses with your work and money instead of fixing his own work and money issues. more

  • Let’s begin with you have the right to be you and make your own choices. A man that you are not engaged or married to is trying to dictate one of... the fundamental domains of adult concern: the nature of how you work. Not everyone wants to climb corporate ladders, be the manager or supervisor. Good teams have 1 strong manager who motivates and coordinates the workers. There is dignity in well done work on both levels. If you are responsibly meeting your financial obligations and happy where you are at we work, your boyfriend needs to come to terms with who you are, not who he wants you to be. more

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  • there are certain types of work that are considered haram (forbidden) for both men and women. Some examples include:

    1. Work that involves harming... others or promoting immorality.
    2. Jobs that require violating principles or values.
    3. Work in industries that are prohibited, such as pork or alcohol production.

    For women, some types of work may be considered inappropriate due to modesty or safety concerns, such as:

    1. Work that requires unnecessary interaction with unrelated men.
    2. Jobs that involve immodesty or revealing clothing.

    However, encourages women to pursue education, careers, and contribute to society in meaningful ways, as long as they adhere to principles.
    What specific type of work are you inquiring about?
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  • emphasizes the importance of moderation and balance in all aspects of life.
    Regarding your situation, Islam encourages individuals to prioritize their... well-being and make choices that promote their physical, emotional, and spiritual health.
    has a right over you, your body has a right over you, and your family has a right over you, so give each their due rights.
    highlights the importance of balancing different aspects of life, including work, family, and personal well-being.
    In your case, if your job or relationship is causing you undue stress or pressure that affects your faith or well-being, it may be worth reevaluating and seeking guidance from a trusted scholar or counselor.

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  • Find your own joy. It might not be with him.

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  • Because you don't like to work, I believe you would make a better business owner then an employee. Have you considered starting a business?

  • Can we agree that we go through many phases in their lifetime? If you agree that you will grow out of this phase as well and you're going to realize... you wasted the majority of your life. Agree or disagree? more

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  • I just have a few questions. First what is a calm normal job? Why are you not ambiguous? Have you ever asked yourself why the boyfriend is with you... and not one of the tons of ambiguous women out her? Do you think he could really handle one, or would they handle him the way he handles you? more

  • I recommend that you ignore all of the misogynists that are telling you to be more submissive to your boyfriend's wants and needs.

    I was married for... ten years and that relationship ultimately failed because my husband was more concerned with planning for the future I'm very much rooted in the present moment, and thus more concerned with the quality of my experience as I'm having it. I felt that there was little sense in focusing on things out of my control such as planning for a future that had no promise of ever happening, and this difference in our perspectives was ultimately too great to reconcile.

    There are plenty of fish in the sea that will share your perspective and be supportive of it, so don't waste your time with someone who doesn't think you're enough the way you are.
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  • I suggest you need to make yourself well understood by the person you want to stay with in your life, sit down and talk about the issue, he will... understand who you are.... more

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  • I believe you have not taken time to learn who your husband really is , most times when a man gives a lady too much peace she slambers into terms... like, my peace, he raped, am a slave, etc
    Change make your peace to be our peace and get serious about taking good care of that man
    He's not nagging, he's foreseeing the future
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  • I don't know how long you've been together with your boyfriend, but it sounds to me like he has no idea who you are or what makes you tick. It seems... he views you as a project, but you know who you are and what you want, so stick to your guns. more

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