Today, I thought my dad was finally showing interest in the business I started last year when he asked about my next event. Nope, he just wanted to know if I would hire his step-granddaughter. Her first question? "So, I won't have to do any like, real work right?" Gee, thanks Dad. FML
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Autumn: Leaves and Laughter
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Today, after my dad got frustrated at me last month for not having a job and completely taking over my job searching, claiming it’s not that hard and he’d show me how it’s done. Since then, not one company has called or emailed him back and he doesn’t know why. Welcome to job searching in 2024, Dad. FML
Today, after years busting my hump for my father's business with the understanding of one day taking it over, he informed me that my nephew, who has never shown any interest in the company, is being brought in to take it over. FML
Today, my dad got promoted and ended up as my boss. I thought I’d finally have a manager I get along with, who could maybe throw a few perks my way. Nope. Dad was very clear that he was going to be a complete bastard to me at work to make absolutely sure no one could accuse him of favouritism. FML
Today, I proposed to the girl I have known for a while, since our Dads have worked together for 40 years. After I rang my Dad to tell him the good news, he told me that there was a position open at work, which had belonged to her Dad. My Dad had to fire him. FML
Today, my partner's mother and I had been planning a little surprise get-together for his birthday. A surprise weeks in the making was ruined by my dad asking, "Aren't you supposed to be going to (his parent's town name) this afternoon?" in front of him. Thanks dad. FML
Today, my dad, under threats of disowning me, insisted that I offer my sister a job in my company. I run my own law firm, she is a hairdresser. FML
Today, I discovered that my dad still doesn't consider my career as an app developer a "real job". FML
Today, I went to visit my dad for the first time in over a year, as I have been studying for my Master's degree in history halfway across the world. The first thing he said to me? "So, gotten a real job yet?" FML
Today, I got offered an interview for a great job. My father then spent the entire dinner telling me how pointless it was, and how I should apply to the factory next door because I would spend all the extra money on gas. FML
Today, I was at work at a local hot dog chain. A child (about 10, who I've seen there before) came in to order food for his Dad. He orders very excitedly, and I told him he'd be a great worker here when he gets older. He said "oh no, my Dad says I'm too smart to work in a place like this." FML
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anonymous_365 12
Pay her in Monopoly money. If she doesn't do any "real" work," she won't get any "real money."
_kyleG_ 34
Just tell her that she doesn't have to work, "You just, like, won't get real paychecks."
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Comments (63)
Steffi3 40
'So, I also don't have to pay real money, then?'
NickEd 11
wow, she sounds like a real winner in life
The_Avatar 22
Id love a follow up on this! To see what type if business this is??
Purexinsanity 46
Maybe thats why she needed her step grandpa to get her a job. I think you should do what's best for your business, OP. Family is important but so is your livelihood.
limegreenpoopie 31
Lol don't hire her bro xD
janfleury 19
Reason number 346678277382 why you never hire any family. It always causes problems and you have to still be around them. And for some strange reason its always the person hiring/firing that gets blamed for things going south. Good luck OP.
thejonac 21
clear sign to stay away from such employees, let your other workers be proud of their boss bc he wasn't partial towards his family
Jennandco 25
I can imagine her being really lazy because she will think she won't have to do anything because you're family. It's not a good idea to mix family and friends with business because then things can go sour.
Devildrake 19
This is why you don't hire family...
trickster91420 21
Comments like this just piss me off. There are plenty of instances where family work together just fine and sometimes better. Just make sure you have competent siblings plain and simple.
laden_swallow09 34
Assuming you're not forced to hire someone JUST because they're family.
twice_shy2015 1
Good workers are good workers, family or not, but honestly? Family members are just more likely to slack than hiring a stranger, on the assumption that you'd cut them a break just because they're family.
shitstorm28 11
you probably shouldn't hire her. but if you're worried about backlash for not hiring her, then do it and bust her ass until she either steps up or quits. let her know there won't be any screwing around.