Real Answers for Life’s Money Challenges
My girlfriend cant keep a job.
Then shell be out of work for several more months.
Recently, the job market seems like its getting worse in her field.
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She will not switch her career path.
When one person refuses to work or take finances seriously, thats a completely legitimate reason to dump them.
Thats a job you didnt sign up for.
Quick and brief interruption here.
You could also direct your girlfriend over to one of these lazy ways to make a few bucks.
Even when your girlfriend is working, Im sure her work-shy tendencies put a lot of pressure on you.
As you build a life together, that will continue to hold you back.
Its increasingly difficult to support two people on one paycheck, even if your expenses are modest.
The challenge compounds when you want to actually have fun.
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We owe it to our partners to be compassionate when theyre going through a rough patch.
But compassion can have a shelf life.
Be candid about your frustration.
Its great that youve been understanding until this point, but I do wonder if youve been too understanding.
Holding out for the perfect job is a luxury most people dont have.
This is also a good opportunity to discuss your financial goals.
But also ask your girlfriend about her goals.
If thats the case, think carefully about whether you two are compatible for the long term.
Im guessing that your girlfriend isnt working right now.
After you have this conversation, look for any signs of change.
Is she applying for jobs and updating her LinkedIn profile?
By quitting every job after a couple of months, shes not building real skills.
Listen to your girlfriends actions, not her words.
This situation has gone on long enough.
Without an impetus, nothing will change.
Robin Hartill is a certified financial planner and a senior writer at The Penny Hoarder.
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(Can you sense my millennial sarcasm there?)
You know which ones were talking about: rent, utilities, cell phone bill, insurance, groceries…
