Imagine paying your girlfriend’s rent after she loses her job, only to find her risking her new job by being late! That’s the situation one guy found himself in when his girlfriend, a former chef, started a new job at a warehouse. After losing her previous job, he stepped up and helped her financially. But when she became careless about being on time for her new job, he couldn’t help but express his concern. Let’s dive into the story and see if he’s in the wrong for getting upset.
Girlfriend Loses Job as Chef ️

Paying Her Rent, Finding a New Job

New Job at a Warehouse

Snowy Day, Late Start ❄️

Already Late for Work! ⏰

Disrespectful Behavior

Argument Ensues ️

Her Defense ️

Tears and Accusations

Feeling Used?

Hurt and Confused

Is He Wrong for Yelling?
After losing her job as a chef, this guy’s girlfriend found a new job at a warehouse, thanks to his help and financial support. But when she started being late for work, he couldn’t help but express his concern. She brushed it off, saying her boss liked her and it didn’t matter. Their argument escalated, with her accusing him of rubbing it in that he paid her rent. He’s left feeling hurt and used, wondering if he’s in the wrong for getting upset. Let’s see what the internet has to say about this situation.
Being late to work is a big no-no , boyfriend overreacts

NTA employer and boyfriend tells girlfriend to grow up.

Partner is NTA for considering not covering rent if girlfriend gets fired again.

Partner’s job loss puts strain on relationship and finances

Partner’s concern for girlfriend’s job, NTA for yelling.

NTA boyfriend warns girlfriend about rent payment and expectations.

Boyfriend gets revenge for girlfriend’s bad decision. NTA.

Partner’s job risked, commenter suggests finding new boyfriend/sugar daddy.

ESH. Communication is key, yelling solves nothing. Consider her situation.

Boyfriend expresses concern about paying girlfriend’s rent after job loss.

Boyfriend advises tough love, comment agrees.

Partner bails out chef, gets yelled at for being upset

NTA suggests finding a new girlfriend

Partner’s job affects you too. Selfish behavior, reassess relationship.

NTA suggests repayment, but is it worth the hassle?

Partner expects financial contribution, but is yelling justified?
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Empathetic comment suggests d********n may be the cause. NTA confirmed.

Roommate’s job history is a dumpster fire

Supportive partner refuses to be an ATM for girlfriend. #NTA

Partner’s job risked after supporting financially. Is he justified?

NTA comment suggests girlfriend needs to be responsible and independent.

“It’s because I’m a woman” doesn’t excuse being late

Supportive partner worries about jobless girlfriend’s motivation

NTA stands up for themselves and sets boundaries with roommate.

Partner’s irresponsibility is not your burden to bear. NTA

Honesty is key in relationships but tough love can hurt

Don’t enable her, tough love is necessary. NTA

Lazy chef risks job and boyfriend for being late

Supportive comment advises holding girlfriend accountable for job loss risk.

NTA’s girlfriend needs therapy for irresponsibility, but it’s not his job.

Partner’s financial irresponsibility puts relationship at risk. NTA.

Setting boundaries with a partner who’s financially dependent

User suspects chef’s attitude got her fired, advises boyfriend to reconsider

Changing someone’s work ethic is difficult. NTA for caring.

Being flaky at work is unacceptable. NTA for calling out.

Boyfriend threatens to stop paying rent after chef’s job loss. NTA

Partner’s tough love may be necessary for irresponsible chef

Curious commenter questions chef’s motives for losing job

Relationship advice: run from this irresponsible partner

Is it time for a breakup?

Partner’s job loss and tardiness is a red flag

Experienced restaurant worker defends firing, disapproves of yelling in situation.

Commenter calls out chef’s irresponsibility, no replies.

Helpful commenter advises on handling negligent coworker with empathy

Supportive advice for a boyfriend in tough love situation

Break up with her and don’t enable her behavior.

Being chronically late can be a red flag

Being late is one thing, risking your job is another

Concerned commenter suggests checking on late chef’s well-being ❤️

NTA boyfriend yells at entitled girlfriend for laziness
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Former chef sympathizes with boyfriend, calls out corruption in industry.

Speculation on fired chef’s behavior and motives

Move on, she’s making decisions without you

ESH, but yelling won’t fix it. Discuss expectations calmly

New boss, old job, and a liar accusation. Drama brewing

Did the chef’s boyfriend miss the point of her job search?

Supportive comment on mental health and tough love intervention.

NTA commenter advises boyfriend to let girlfriend face consequences of lateness.
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Boyfriend is NTA for being upset about girlfriend’s job risk.

Partner should set boundaries and let her be responsible for herself.

Partner enabling irresponsible behavior, NTA for setting boundaries

Supportive comment about financial responsibility and job loss.

Being late causes chaos at work. Boyfriend yells. NTA.

Partner stops paying rent for girlfriend who lost job. NTA.

Partner enabling job laziness, commenter advises caution and boundaries.

Manager defends punctuality policy, deems girl’s behavior unacceptable. NTA.

Stop paying her rent to teach her a lesson! NTA.

Being understanding doesn’t mean being a backup plan

Supportive comment advises to stop enabling childish behavior.
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Partner’s lateness is a turnoff, NTA for cutting ties.

Supportive partner sets boundaries for irresponsible behavior. #NTA

User calls out OP’s dependency on boyfriend in job loss situation

Partner’s job risked for chronically late girlfriend. NTA for accountability.

Supportive comment, but with a hint of sarcasm

Don’t worry about her life, but also don’t worry about her rent. NTA

Partner of chronically late chef risks job by yelling. NTA.

User advises to re-evaluate relationship with irresponsible partner.

Let her face the consequences. Don’t bail her out. NTA

Partner not wrong for holding her accountable for job negligence

Female chef faces discrimination, boyfriend yells for being late. NTA.

Last Updated on February 16, 2024 by Diply Social Team