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)
Jenny_Casket 3
I hope you fired her and told her that she will be stuck working at McDonalds for the rest of her. If she was lucky.
flexseal 14
she needs to learn to work in the real world. that includes real work. REAL. WORK.
Doctor_W_H_O 18
Just because it's "family" doesn't mean they should get a free ride from you
ShatteredPulse 15
Haha she's really something else just tell him no. There isn't any point in wasting time :P
BuckNekkid 22
you can only be taken advantage of if YOU allow it. you're the boss, crack the whip
shaaza 16
Tell her that "no real work=no real paychecks"
Kurby14 21
putting family in business just doesn't go together well. tell him no unless she is seriously willing to work!
uchihadesendent 14
OP congrats on starting a business that's my goal also and as for that girl don't hire her because her work ethic sucks and thinks that she doesn't have to work and she'll still get payed that just pisses me off.
writerchic85 25
You don't have to hire her you know. You also can fire her too. There is no obligation to keep her just because she's sort of family.
gintwinsmoore 20
great opportunity to teach her what "real work" is.