So when DH talked to her about FIL's new job, her response was "Well it's not [name of former company] money, but I'll take it." He formerly worked for a union at a engine building plant. The plant CLOSED. He was out of work for ALMOST TWO YEARS and had a btch of a time finding a job. They've been "just making it". This job's salary is nothing to sneeze at...but all she sees is that it's about $10 less per hour and he doesn't get benefits. He's starting as a contractor, if he gets on, he'll get benefits, but he'll have to pay for them out of his paycheck. I shouldn't be surprised...She reacts negatively all.the.time. When DH told her that he was going to pursue a college degree, she told him, "You can't do that. You don't have the time." Here we are less a year from graduation. Oh MIL, you make me shake my damn head.