The not helpful mother

Need to vent (clearly). Recently had my mom over to cut/color her hair. I was venting to her because ive been stressed, which I try to never do, but I was emotional and it was hard to hide. I was telling her about my relationship struggles and how I was looking for a part time job. Something that would pay well, maybe something that could lead to a career change. I am self employed and would like something I can rely on financially. I make decent money but everything is expensive. So my mother calls me to tell me her friends son (who rents a room as a 40 something ) works at a paint store. He could get me a job there. Its minimum wage, and no benefits for part time. Its been a whole day and she texts me " Did you go see him yet?". I haven't because I worked, and have been doing my weekend chores today. I haven't even had time to sit and think about anything. I tell her that she's "stressing me out" by making me feel like ive put her out somehow. I told her I dont want a min wage job that is just going to add to the stress im already dealing with. Its not like she pulled strings to get me into a sought-after job that would change my life. Instead she's telling me that "she thought I was desperate" and "clearly we have different perspectives" after I explained that this is unhelpful. I had to end the conversation with "I will find my own job". I want to punch a concrete wall with my face. 🤬

Posted Jun 15, 2025, 3:02 AM UTC

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