There’s nothing quite like a promotion to give you a reason to celebrate. It feels good to be recognized, to know your hard work paid off, and to finally enjoy a bit more comfort in life, right?
But when this Redditor’s husband got a raise that tripled his salary, the excitement didn’t last long. Even though she was genuinely thrilled for him, things took an unexpected turn when he insisted she quit her job now that they “didn’t need” her income. She loved her career and had no intention of giving it up.
He couldn’t understand why—turning what should’ve been a happy moment into a tense, uncomfortable discussion. Read below for the full story.
The woman was thrilled when her husband told her he’d gotten a promotion that tripled his salary
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But things quickly got uncomfortable when he started insisting she quit her job because of it
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The author later shared more details in the comments
Many commenters thought the husband’s demands were a major red flag
Others, however, argued that the woman wasn’t being appreciative enough of the opportunity his promotion created
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