I need help figuring out what would be an equitable sharing of the bills between my fiance and I. I used to have a 100k year job, and since I've started I've paid 100% mortgage, condo fees, cell phone service bill, monthly payment on his phone, my car, the lease on his car, car insurance for us both, groceries, electric (I also pay about 1k a month in student laons). The mortgage is in his name only. He works 8-15 hours a week and pays for cable/internet. Since I have been let go, I have continued to pay for the same, although he has picked up the $250 monthly condo fee.
I am close to getting a new job offer, but for significantly less, 60k-70k a year. I am in a profession where experience and client base are integral to building a successful career, so I'm okay with earning less to get experience to make more money later. I would need to rent a place in the city where the job is located, as the daily commute would be untenable.
I do not think our current arrangement is fair, and although I will get a new job, it will be less than the previous so budget adjustments must be made. Also, I do not think it is fair I work 50 hours a week, pay for the vast majority of things, and do the cooking, laundry, and equal share of cleaning when he works 8-15 hours a week. He says there are not more hours available at his position, and is very resistant to look for additional work.
So, any ideas on what would be an equitable aplit, and, just as important, how to ask for and get increased financial contribution from my partner?
Submitted January 31, 2017 at 12:58PM by glitzkreig http://ift.tt/2jRK0Pm
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