Husband's plan to open noodle shop during parental leave sparks wife's concern

A heated online debate has erupted over a wife's plea for advice concerning her husband's decision to open a Vietnamese noodle franchise during his parental leave. The wife, who is currently a full-time caregiver for their two young children, expressed her deep concerns about the plan.

She explained that she is managing their 20-month-old and 2-month-old children, with some help from her mother for the elder child's daycare drop-offs and pick-ups. However, evenings are particularly challenging, with the husband often unavailable due to long work hours. During her recent pregnancy, the husband's work required him to travel overseas for half the time, leaving her to handle most of the childcare for their firstborn. This resulted in significant childcare fatigue even before the birth of their second child.

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After giving birth, you can see your facial lines become less defined.

The husband, a 14-year employee at a major corporation, recently relocated closer to his in-laws to ease his commute, which now takes about four hours round trip. He has been experiencing extreme work-related stress due to a department transfer and frequent overtime. Although his wife suggested he take parental leave, he expressed a desire to pursue his long-held dream of opening a Vietnamese noodle shop.

He proposed earning a monthly profit of around 2 to 3 million won, aiming to balance family life and the business. His plan also included selling the business for a premium once it became stable, and then returning to his corporate job. However, his wife is firmly against the idea, worried about the startup capital, the risk of losing investment, and the possibility of spending even less time with his family.

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Especially the jawline. I don't have a lot of facial fat. I've been dieting a lot now, so there isn't any, but still, my jawline here has become very saggy.

"Self-employment is much harder than corporate life," she argued, fearing that she might end up solely responsible for the children from evening until late at night. She stressed that her opposition is not due to a reluctance to share childcare duties but rather the significant uncertainties involved. "It's not easy to support starting a business after taking parental leave when there are so many uncertainties. If he truly considered his wife and family, would he make such a choice?" she questioned.

Online reactions largely sided with the wife, with many commenters criticizing the husband's plan as unrealistic. Suggestions included him trying a part-time job first to gauge the reality of self-employment and pointing out the harsh conditions faced by small business owners. Others noted that using parental leave to start a business might contradict the leave's intended purpose.

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My jaw is very small, so even though my face is thin, I feel like I'm getting a double chin. I wondered, 'Is this aging?'