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Well... This sucks.

Fourthmuse
Fourthmuse
So, apparently I'm short on my rent this month. My roomate is taking it ok, but I can tell he's mad.
I know there's not much I can do- I've missed a lot of work this month. I was sent home a few times, and was sick most of the month. I'm still on antibiotics for one infection.
I just can't stand all the negative feelings in the house.
Add that to the fact that I just found out that most of my coworkers want me fired, and the bills keep piling up.... Not cool.
I want to run away sometimes...
lizaradley
lizaradley
That does suck. I'm sorry. People really lack compassion.
ZAZAS
ZAZAS
Check into FMLA for you absences. Screw your coworkers, it is none of their business. (Federal Medical Leave Act.) Your personnel manager should know about it.
Fourthmuse
Fourthmuse
Well, my roommate decided to tell me how to save money. Like I need advice- I don't. I'm really responsible with money, Im just not making enough. Of course, he works two jobs, and is going on a week vacation. I can barely get my boss to agree on letting me off to see my boyfriend's shows. I can't really afford to take off work for them, but it's important to me that I support him and their music as much as I can.
I thought last night that if I had enough saved up, I'd move while he's on vacation. I'm just so sick of him treating me like either a punching bag or his know-nothing little sister. Every time I have an opinion or like something he doesn't, I'm told how wrong I am and how crazy I am for thinking that way. I've tried talking to him about it and all he says is "aw, come on, you know I like you. I'm just joking. " no you're not. And it's not funny.
deleted_user
deleted_user
The boyfriend situation is not good, from the sound of it. Anyone who hits you and belittles you does not deserve your support. I hope you find a way out of that situation...
Fourthmuse
Fourthmuse
Oh, no.
I didn't mean punching bag literally. My roommate just likes to take out his aggravation on me verbally. Not really verbal abuse (I've been there so I know how that feels) more like using me as a therapist. My boyfriend doesn't abuse me- he's actually one of the few people who truly support me.
Sorry if I was misleading, I was just kinda on a roll when I typed it and didn't proofread.
deleted_user
deleted_user
Did I read once that you are one of 4 girlfriends this guy has?

maybe I am mistaken.....
deleted_user
deleted_user
OK, Good! Supportive boyfriend is cool, mean roommate is not...
Fourthmuse
Fourthmuse
No. He's in a band. There are four guys (including him) that play in it. Each one of the guys has a wife/girlfriend. All us wives/girlfriends hang out, so the guys call us the Pilgrimettes. (the band's name is Pilgrim X- get it?) But that's where my screenname comes from- one of four muses for the guys.

Hopefully I'm all he can keep up with. God knows I'm a handfull by myself.
deleted_user
deleted_user
ohh. ok. got it now.

well, take care of your physical health, that's important. Hope you feel up to par soon so you can get to work regularly, and pay the bills and such.

good luck.~!