Imagine finally getting a high-paying remote job during the lockdown but having to work from 8 pm to 4 am, which has turned you into a nocturnal person. Now, your mom wants you to wake up early on Sunday for breakfast, but you can’t because you normally sleep around 4 or 5 am. What do you do?
One man threatened to stop paying the house utilities if his mom won’t respect his sleeping pattern. But is he a**hole for doing so? Read the full story to find out the verdict of the internet.
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Man threatens to stop paying utilities over sleep schedule
A man’s nocturnal job has led to conflicts with his family’s breakfast routine. Despite his mother’s insistence, he cannot adjust to her preferred sleep schedule due to work commitments. Tensions rose when he threatened to stop paying utilities if his sleep schedule was not respected.
This post explores the conflict and asks for judgement on the situation. Read on for comments and reactions.
Compromising on breakfast or brunch may save family peace.
Assert your sleeping pattern with a move-out plan!
Sleep is crucial for health. OP’s mom needs to understand that.
Compromise suggested for NTA who pays utilities, sparks debate.
Navigating cultural differences and career demands in a relationship
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OP pays all utilities for entire family, NTA for wanting sleep.
Unconventional sleep schedule leads to mealtime confusion with family
Sleep schedule strife: NTA stands up for their rest rights
Inconsiderate in-laws disrupt sleep schedule, NTA for moving out
Sleep-deprived tenant considers stopping utility payments. NTA.
Stand your ground and move out, NTA! ♂️
Stand up for yourself and cut those apron strings ♂️
Be selfish and leave the house
Sleeping in peace while paying the bills.
A lighthearted suggestion for family dinner, but don’t escalate tensions.
Maintaining a healthy sleep schedule for work is important
Remote worker struggles to adjust sleeping pattern, NTA for now.
Demanding breakfast at 4am: a power move or a**hole behavior?
Respect your sleep schedule and move out if necessary
Ready to pay triple to escape your annoying roommate?
Disrupting your sleep cycle can harm your health long term
Take charge of your life! Move out
Sleeping pattern defense! NTA wins
Night shift worker defends sleep schedule against controlling mother.
Suggests moving out and inviting parents over for dinner
Different sleeping patterns can be a challenge ️
Night shift worker stands up for their sleep schedule
Stand up for your sleep schedule , let them live a night in your shoes
Don’t let anyone control your sleep! NTA!
Assert your sleeping pattern by waking up Mom at night
Sleep is crucial for productivity #NTA
Asserting sleeping pattern vs. paying utilities: fair game?
Nocturnal job is misunderstood; breaking rhythm is unhealthy. #NTA
Advice on how to calmly discuss OP’s dilemma with their parents
Sleeping patterns causing family drama? NTA suggests moving out
Sleep is love, sleep is life Let them rest!
Sleep on, not the a**hole!
Respect your partner’s sleeping schedule
Valid frustration: NTA for asserting sleep pattern.
Sleepy man not the a-hole, needs new living situation
Sleep in peace without the bills. NTA approved
Embrace your sleep schedule and have an early breakfast
Sleep in peace and let the landlord find a new tenant.
Respectful work schedule change leads to family power play ️
Communicate more with your mom for better sleep schedule harmony
Advice to move out and set boundaries for work schedule.
Stand up for your sleep schedule
One simple solution: find your own place!
Don’t be a doormat for your roommates. Stand up!
Escape the nightmare: ♂️ Move out now!
Early bird gets the…breakfast? NTA strikes again
Set boundaries with family members NTA
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Defending sleeping pattern against cruel Sunday wake-up calls
Asserting his sleep pattern or moving out? NTA decides.
Sleep schedule sovereignty: Not the a**hole takes a stand
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Take revenge on noisy roommates with a lunchtime wake-up call
Skipping breakfast, not family time. NTA stands firm.
Stand up for your sleep , not the A-hole (NTA)
Sleep-deprived spouse suggests moving out, avoid disrespectful partner.
Time to pack your bags
Early bird gets the… breakfast? Not the a**hole here
Respect your housemates’ sleep patterns, family or not.
Asserting sleep schedule by not paying utilities. Savage response.
Sleep in guilt-free and enjoy a brunch instead!
Defending a worker against unfair employers.
Setting boundaries and compromising for a healthy sleep schedule ✨
