Dear Abby,

Dear Abby,

I have been very concerned about my son. He started working contracts in Finance and Accounting about 18 years ago. He doesn't understand that these companies are hiring him as a temp so that they don't need to pay him benefits. I end up paying for his medication when he is in between contracts, which is made worse by the fact I don't agree with the medication he is taking. I also do not like his doctor. The doctor continues to treat him despite my best efforts. He is also being prescribed other medication which I see no need for.

Growing up my father was a very successful executive for a major corporation. I only remember him working for one company and continually getting promoted. I was upset as a child that he was gone so much but we always had enough food, lived in nice homes, and went on great vacations together. How can I instill the desire in my son to stop jumping from contract to contract? What he needs is a stable income and to stop seeing this doctor who has had 2 patients die while under her 'care' which is one of the reasons I voiced concern to her in the form of a threat. They may have died from taking the same prescription he is being prescribed or suicide which I am also concerned about. I am concerned about his career choice and medication day and night. I also can't keep paying for things for him.

I also believe many of his coworkers are using this same medication and I would like to prevent him from working at Microsoft where he keeps getting jobs to pay for medication and other things he can't afford or shouldn't buy.

He is also very irresponsible with money. Because my father was so successful, my mother is very wealthy and on numerous occasions I have paid for the medication when my son has blown his money on bad girls, video games, and designer jeans.

Sincerely,

Concerned Parent

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Dear Concerned Parent,

Thank you for your letter. I must admit I am a little confused. I assume your son is middle aged if he has been working for 18 years. How old is he?

You mentioned your son continues to see the same doctor despite your best efforts. I am not sure what that means? Have you contacted his doctor? It is a violation of his right to a private relationship with his doctor if you have, which I hope is not the case.

I can certainly understand why you would not want to pay for his medication. Have you thought about just not paying for it?

Lastly, does he enjoy working contracts and taking the medication or does he want to stop?

Sincerely,

Abby

(This is not an actual response from Abby. This was written to explain how my mom's concern about my doctor and working contracts caused me severe unnecessary challenges, including homelessness)

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