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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]His legs are broken, yours are not. They’re probably annoyed that you can’t work. [/quote]But who has to take him to the doctor appointments, trips to the pharmacy?

“Sorry hon, I know we are married but I have to work so call an Uber to the hospital, go get your own medications. Suck it up, hubby. “[/quote]

Caregiving doesn’t take the whole day. I would not hire OP back because it shows poor time management skills. [/quote]

Tell me you’ve never been a caregiver without telling me you’ve never been a caregiver. He likely has a very complicated medication regimen around the clock so sleep can be impossible. Plus help with the toilet, dressing changes, general comfort etc. It takes all your time and your soul. [/quote]

Dear OP's sockpuppet: sorry caregiving has you feeling burned out, but it's not your customers' responsibility to lift you up, especially as you bail on your work commitments. Get a therapist or a caregivers support group.[/quote]

Wow. You people are literal monsters. We’re talking about basic decency. My financial advisors mother died and needed to reschedule several things. I said « I’m so sorry » and I sent a card because I’m not a monster. I understand that there are more important things in life than whatever I’m doing. I think you could probably use a therapist. [/quote]

If you did that because it made you feel good, great. If you did that out of some sense of obligation, or to play the martyr, try to understand that not all of us do that. OP was pretty vague about her "frivolous" industry, but it doesn't seem like a business relationship intimate enough to require personal support.

It's okay to have boundaries around your time and not feel compelled to coddle and console everyone with a sad story. As multiple PPs have pointed out, grief grift is STRONG, especially on the internet. OP didn't apologize for bailing on her agreements in person; what would you have her stiffed clients do here? More than she did?

Nobody was mean to her. Nobody lashed out at her for bailing on her commitments. That's reasonable enough. Nobody owes her grief their personal attention. Calling people who are more aware of this than you are "literal monsters" heavily implies a sense of sanctimony and martyrdom that's really offputting. You're not winning people to your side with this framing, PP.[/quote]

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