A woman seeks others’ advice online. Is she being unfair by always going to social events after work and never giving her husband the chance to unwind after his work day? Keep reading and decide for yourself!
They Both Have a Full Plate at Work
A mom, Mary, and her husband, Hugh, work full time. Mary has a long commute, and Hugh works nearby.
A Loving Father Handles Daycare
Mary and Hugh have a 3-year-old son, and they chose a daycare a couple miles from their home. This means Hugh usually does all the drop-offs, pickups, and early pickups.
Her Workplace Requires Socializing
Mary’s bosses have a “good ol’ boy” mentality and make business decisions during happy hours after work. Getting good assignments often depends on socializing at these spontaneous events.
And She’s Loving the Happy Hours
Mary has been getting noticed at these happy hours and her assignments have been improving. As a bonus, when Mary stays, she misses rush hour traffic and only gets home 30 minutes later than normal.
But Her Husband Isn’t Happy
Recently, Hugh gets upset when Mary calls to say she will be going to happy hour. He is getting tired.
It’s All Paying Off
Last week, Mary went to happy hour, and her boss gave her an assignment that she has been trying to get.
He’s Tired and Overworked
Hugh is tired of not being able to unwind sometimes after work. Hugh is always going straight from work to being a parent.
She Doesn’t Agree
Mary thinks Hugh should be happy, because her bosses are finally taking notice of her.
Is She Wrong?
Mary is now wondering if she is wrong for going to the happy hours.
Redditors Weighed In
DinaFelice thinks Mary’s bosses are most at fault for giving assignments based on a non-work social event.
Ennardinthevents says she shouldn’t go every time.
PhoenixOfArcadia suggests that they get a babysitter so they can have a date night.
CommunicationOdd9406 is worried that either Mary’s work suffers or their marriage suffers. They need to find a balance.
What do you think? Is Mary in the wrong, here? What would you do if you were in Mary’s shoes?
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