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)
jtfrisch 22
Dude I own a business, and I can't tell you how many times I "really should have hired my little brother". First day on the job he tells me to shut the **** up. Fired his ass lol.
saffy66 34
REALLY hope you had this conversation with her BEFORE you said yes to hiring her...
tintin10_fml 13
If she doesn't want to do real work tgen maybe you should hire her at minimum wage and put her in the supply room. just tell her to count.
psyjoniz 12
its your business. do what is right for it. hire her to clean the bathrooms. as an unpaid intern.
imateapot_723 9
She's gonna go places
laden_swallow09 34
Maybe not college, but… places.
Sparx1_1 16
As a fellow business owner I'm going to say YDI. Unless you can afford to pay for a deadbeat on your staff you should tell the girl to get lost and tell your dad it wasn't a good fit. Family interference can sometimes make or break a business. Your dad may not know that but you should.
ThePandoricaOpen 18
So, OP deserves to have her on his staff? Yeah, I highly doubt that, and what makes you think he knows nothing about business?
holly_fly 34
It never says OP hired her. For all we know, this was said in an interview...
berkeleyjake 13
the appropriate response is, "do you want any, like, real money?"
Exaspera 54
Family is there to support you, to love you and to drive you crazy.
1dvos_grl3 21
You didn't hire her right?
LittleKisses 8
Don't hire her. Simple.