Hi Everyone. My boyfriend got a job as an area manager after his graduation and just finished his AD1. I saw his training schedule for this week, and most of the days he has to work overnight. It seems like he has to do the same work as his associates for his training, so it will be physically exhausting too.

I am worried that this lifestyle may not be sustainable (health-wise) and may also shift our relationship dynamics a lot.

• AMs with partners, how do you navigate your relationship with a partner working 9-5?
• How can I support my partner so that he is less stressed when he comes back home?
• How do you deal with noise when one person is sleeping and the other person is awake?
• What is the biggest stress that you've experienced? Were there challenges in terms of trusting each other?

Thank you in advance!

Edit: Hi everyone, I genuinely thank you for the helpful advice and personal stories. I have another post at r/AmazonFC and the comments were really scaring me. I will take everyone's advice and try to be a supportive partner for him. Thank you!

Hi Everyone. My boyfriend got a job as an area manager after his graduation and just finished his AD1. I saw his training schedule for this week, and most of the days he has to work overnight. It seems like he has to do the same work as his associates for his training, so it will be physically exhausting too.

I am worried that this lifestyle may not be sustainable (health-wise) and may also shift our relationship dynamics a lot.

• AMs with partners, how do you navigate your relationship with a partner working 9-5?
• How can I support my partner so that he is less stressed when he comes back home?
• How do you deal with noise when one person is sleeping and the other person is awake?
• What is the biggest stress that you've experienced? Were there challenges in terms of trusting each other?

Thank you in advance!

My boyfriend recently started his job as an area manager, and I bet he is being fed the corporate juice here and there during his trainings. He's been pulling back his attentiveness to the relationship and also breaking promises without taking accountability. We've been having some troubles in terms of communication, but I know he is currently in a hyped-up phase since he has the adult badge.

When we talk about our problems, he started using corporate jargons like "let's put this to a pause", "let's communicate expectations", "let's make sure we are aligned", "handle the misinterpretations", etc., and it's really pissing me the f up. I was going to think it was cute because I'd be happy about his new job, but I can tell that his ego is super inflated right now.

I eventually told him to shut up and don't talk to me as if I was his associate. Did you guys have any similar experiences? How did you wait through this process, and how do you communicate when a lot of things are shifting?

Edit: I have a typo in my title and can't edit it. Excuse the grammar please

I am a foreigner, and he is a U.S. citizen. I worked very hard as a researcher in grad school to finally get a position at North Chicago after graduation . I commute daily through train from Evanston for around 50 minutes - 1 hour. Part of the reason I got an apartment at Evanston was also because I thought Chicago had more job opportunities that my partner could find, and it would be a good middle bridge.

My partner and I are very serious, and we were serious about marriage, and our parents also know about our relationship. He had always promised that he will do his best to find a job near where I am, and he showed willingness to commute for an hour.

However, after he finally got an area manager job in Chicago, he told me that the place where he works and where my apartment is (near Evanston) would be around a 1hour drive. I checked google maps, and it showed around 46 minutes. I was honestly really disappointed after hearing this, and he tool his words back after seeing my reaction.

I think the majority of my disappointment is that I have been working my ass off as a foreigner and proving every minute to maintain my legal status so that we can build a future together, and he just doesn't understand that his simple change of mind effects how I can plan out my future. It's also disappointing that he backed away from his promise. He eventually said he will live with me and he "wants" to do it for our relationship. He said we'll see how things ago until my lease ends. But I think I can't feel a little betrayed and taking back words isn't really that easy. It did leave a dent on me.

TLDR: Partner (U.S. citizen) and I (foreigner) are in a serious stage in our relationship, discussed about marriage; partner promised a life to live together once we both graduate and get jobs; he suddenly proposed that we live separately since his job would be an hour drive away from my apartment (I also commute an hour); feeling betrayed and unstable as a person in uncertain career path in the U.S.

I am a foreigner, and he is a U.S. citizen. I worked very hard as a researcher in grad school to finally get a position at North Chicago after graduation . I commute daily through train from Evanston for around 50 minutes - 1 hour. Part of the reason I got an apartment at Evanston was also because I thought Chicago had more job opportunities that my partner could find, and it would be a good middle bridge.

My partner and I are very serious, and we were serious about marriage, and our parents also know about our relationship. He had always promised that he will do his best to find a job near where I am, and he showed willingness to commute for an hour.

However, after he finally got an area manager job in Chicago, he told me that the place where he works and where my apartment is (near Evanston) would be around a 1hour drive. I checked google maps, and it showed around 46 minutes. I was honestly really disappointed after hearing this, and he tool his words back after seeing my reaction.

I think the majority of my disappointment is that I have been working my ass off as a foreigner and proving every minute to maintain my legal status so that we can build a future together, and he just doesn't understand that his simple change of mind effects how I can plan out my future. It's also disappointing that he backed away from his promise. He eventually said he will live with me and he "wants" to do it for our relationship. He said we'll see how things ago until my lease ends. But I think I can't feel a little betrayed and taking back words isn't really that easy. It did leave a dent on me.

TLDR: Partner (U.S. citizen) and I (foreigner) are in a serious stage in our relationship, discussed about marriage; partner promised a life to live together once we both graduate and get jobs; he suddenly proposed that we live separately since his job would be an hour drive away from my apartment (I also commute an hour); feeling betrayed and unstable as a person in uncertain career path in the U.S.

I worked in big pharma as a contractor since January (got this position through my grad school project). Within the first 5 months, I developed a manufacturing process for a device, demonstrated success for the quarter report, and consequently got vetted for a position. The principal scientist, who was also the hiring manager, referred me directly to HR. Senior scientists recommended me, and the department director also loved my work.

The screening process went well, salary negotiated, and they even told me when my first day would be. I was so excited, and then got told a week later that I can't be hired because I'll need sponsorship.

If this can't get me a position, I think the doors are shutting down for internationals.

Hello,

My boyfriend is graduating soon, and he will be working as a warehouse area manager.

I was going to gift a premium neck tie, but I thought maybe something practical (high utility) would be better since I know he will need to walk around a lot.

I am thinking of the following options:

1. Aer City Pack Pro 2 24L

2. GORUCK - GR1 - USA

I think that the Aer pack looks very simple and good for work too. I saw some posts that people returned it and it may not be as good, but I don't know if this is because there are many people who are into bags a lot.

My boyfriend is a simple person, and he likes convenient and practical things. Could everyone please help if these are good choices, and which one is a better option overall?

If there are any other better options, please let me know too!

Thank you!