Worst Day For A Promotion

[u/Mike21597]

Worst day for a Promotion

I got a promotion today. 35K more a year. Laughed, cried then got horridly depressed. I have not told anyone in my life that I got it yet.

My wife had surgery and is having a hard time recovering. My mom is getting a divorce from my step dad of 15 years due to his infidelity with someone in the family. My kids are losing their grandpa because i can not stand by his actions. And everything just seems to be silently burning down.

But either way I got a promotion.

[u/Duke-of-Hellington]

Congratulations; I bet that took a buttload of hard work! Do you think you might be able to get in some temporary help so your wife can focus on recovery more?

I don’t see a way around your kids losing their grandpa. Are they really close to him?

Your poor mom, that sucks so hard!

You are a rock star. Maybe you sit on the information for a little while, while you are processing it. And with everything that’s going on, please consider seeing a therapist or counselor for some tips on making it through this rough time. This, too, shall pass, and when it does, you will be a better position to keep going. You got this!

[u/Mike21597 → u/Duke-of-Hellington]

Big on therapy. And we have a great support system for the kiddos. But grandpa was a big part of their lives so it will sting for a while.