“My MIL Wanted a Free Project Manager\u2014She Got a Lesson Instead”<\/b><\/p>\n
My mother-in-law, Diane, decided she wanted a **full house makeover.** Not just some new paint or furniture\u2014no, she meant a **complete demolition and rebuild.**<\/p>\n
I figured she’d **hire professionals** to do the job. **Silly me.**<\/p>\n
We were at dinner one night when, mid-bite, she casually said:<\/p>\n
**”Take a few months off work to manage the reno. It\u2019s way more meaningful than sitting at a desk for that miserable salary.”**<\/p>\n
I nearly choked on my food.<\/p>\n
Then, as if on cue, **my husband backed her up.**<\/p>\n
**”Yeah, it\u2019s not like your job saves lives. No one would even notice if you took a break. Help my mom.”**<\/p>\n
Oh. **Oh, really?**<\/p>\n
I set my fork down. Took a deep breath. Smiled.<\/p>\n
And that\u2019s when I **decided to teach them both a lesson.**<\/p>\n
That night, I put in a request for **a week off from work.**<\/p>\n
**Not to manage Diane\u2019s renovation.**<\/p>\n
No.<\/p>\n
To go on **a relaxing vacation.**<\/p>\n
### **The Fallout**<\/p>\n
A few days later, I was sipping a cocktail on a beach when my phone **exploded with messages.**<\/p>\n
Husband: **”WHERE ARE YOU?!”**
\nMIL: **”The contractor is asking for permits, costs, and I have NO IDEA! THIS IS A DISASTER!”**<\/p>\n
I smiled, took a sip of my drink, and texted back:<\/p>\n
**”Oh, I thought no one would notice if I took a break? Good luck with the reno! “**<\/p>\n
Let\u2019s just say, when I got home, they had **a whole new appreciation** for my time.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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