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
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Halloween
A failed costume, stolen candy and a very real scare: Halloween, the one night when fear is allowed.
Today, my parents want me to become a lawyer, all because our family members keep getting into feuds and court cases. I'm a successful developer, and run my own company. 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 sister got fired and I got promoted to her job, got a nice payrise for it. My relationship with my sister will never be the same again. FML
Today, my job interview got canceled. I later found out it's because my sister got the brilliant idea to go talk to the manager to "advocate" for me, and they thought I put her up to it. FML
Today, my little sister, who's still in high school, proved beyond a doubt she's better at my computer repair job than I am. She proved it in front of my customers and my manager, who brushed me aside and offered her a job as soon as she graduates. FML
Today, I got a notice in the mail saying I had been fired from my job. My dad's the boss, who I happen to live with. FML
Today, my mom told me that she doesn't want me to help any of my friends get a job at the restaurant I work at. Apparently, she thinks that they would do a better job than me and get me fired. FML
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
Today, I was telling one of my patients I was upset because my sister wants to go to beauty school, and that I don't want her getting a worthless qualification and to aim higher. My patient replied by saying she's a hair dresser. FML
Today, I was let go from my stepmom's family business because she and my dad are getting a divorce, and she says it's too painful and awkward to have me still hired on. I can't afford a wrongful termination suit. FML
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Top comments
blakesinthelake 11
It's not up to you or your father to supply your sister with a job. Especially if she's under qualified. FYL
emmingle 24
Dad, she's just not cut out for it!
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Comments (181)
acs123acs 22
He just wanted to make sure that she could keep turning heads
AnOriginalName 19
I don't even know what that means.
TheLittleBear 19
I think it was a try at a hairdressing pun. Either that or my hairdresser has been doing it wrong all this time....
vehementbitch 4
BOOOO!
ryanthecheeseguy 18
That make no ******* sense.
depocadoll 15
Then she should know all about sweeping. Let her join your custodial staff. :P
threer 30
"Now sweep that mop of yours into the water so I can brush it!" No, I don't think it'll work out..
blakesinthelake 11
It's not up to you or your father to supply your sister with a job. Especially if she's under qualified. FYL
matthewesparza12 13
Haha just make her sort out your files for minimum wage c; your dad can't disown your and most likely your sister won't take the job...
Freethaawave 19
I don't get why no one else thinks OP's sister can learn? She could easily start as a secretary or receptionist and work her way up. Thats what people have done in the workplace for years.
queerdragon 20
It depends on how big the law firm is. Op might already have people employed who know what they are doing. Just because someone is family does not mean you have to give them work/money. If there is an opening that the sister could fill then I do not see why hiring her would be a problem. But why does Op have to take a hit, fire someone they like, or create a position for the sister to fill?
Yakostovian 18
If the OP is concerned over hiring his sister, he probably has more reservations than just "she is a hairdresser." I'd be willing to bet that it was just a fast way to try and convey the information that he finds her under-qualified to perform any work for his firm without firing someone else that works for him.
wonderfulrosie 13
@53, I don't think OP's sister can just learn to be a lawyer by simply having a receptionist job there.
Pinwheel 10
Well maybe she is stupid? It happens. Also if he lets himself be bullied into hiring his sister, what comes next? She wants more salary? A free friday 2 times a month? I would feel uncomfortable with hiring family members anyway and even more so if they are unqualified and someone tries to force me to hire them.
jkmartinjk 16
Maybe the sister is just a bitch :D
emmingle 24
Dad, she's just not cut out for it!
ILoveMyArm 15
Yes OP, just explain your reasoning to him and I'm sure you both will straighten it all out. Try knot to get all tied up in this. Besides, it is not like she will dye without the job.
Allennis44 16
No more puns. Dear god, please, no more puns.
skittycat213 19
#106 - NO!! MORE PUNS!!! MORE PUNS NOW!!!!!
jennababe98 9
That's ridiculous. Stand your ground and hire who you want to!
JennaNGood 21
Also who the **** cares if OP gets disowned... It's not like OP needs the money if they have their own law firm. Sincerely, the person who only sees the money that her parents has to offer because I hate them and they hate me.
Zomg_Okay 27
102 - OP obviously cares. It's sad that you don't care for your parents and they supposedly don't care for you (I doubt that is actually the case) but there's a lot more to it for most people than an inheritance.
AshaaFerreira 22
102 please take your issues to a therapist... Sincerely, someone who doesn't give a ****
Corgidan 12
Note that he had to "offer" her a job, nothing was technically mentioned about "hiring" her.
razzledazzle21 23
You could have her go around doing everyone's hair and nails! Not only would you be an awesome brother but an awesome boss as well!
lysx84 24
What self respecting law firm doesn't have a hairdressing department?
punkyboy 11
I know if they didn't they would be guilty of having bad hair styles
anonimeeeee_fml 18
You should let her in- free haircuts for life
aklm15 14
Shouldn't she already give him free haircuts, being siblings and all?
queerdragon 20
No, because obviously she needs work.
ouibijou 15
School is really expensive. I personally don't give out free haircuts because I spent a lot of my own money and time in order to make a living.
queerdragon 20
My aunt is a hairdresser and she cut my hair for free for prom and her wedding. Other than that, I either pay $20 or clean her house in exchange for whatever I want. She gives discounts to immediate family who cannot afford to pay full price of $50. But when my doctor uncle asked for a discount she told him no. Just because someone is family does not mean you should take advantage of them.
narkill 13
Ahem, janitor should do. Or at the most a secretary.
Yakostovian 18
You assume a secretary at a law firm is not a knowledgeable employee. That is far from the case. (No pun intended.)
justmeCee 16
Agreed #70. It is usually required to at least have graduated from Office Admin. (Law) before qualifying to be a secretary for a law firm. Op should tell his sister if she wants a job at his firm she needs to go get the required credentials.
gracehi 33
Yeah, but I think it might be a little different if she's working for her brother. He could have someone train her in what she needs to know or give her a loan to get the education she needs on the promise of her working for him. Then a portion of her paycheck could go towards paying for the loan until it's paid off. Then again, if she had wanted to be a paralegal, I would think she'd go to school for it rather than beauty school. But I'm just throwing ideas out there.
dohdohdoh 13
That sounds closer to a paralegal. Secretaries are glorified typists and document editors. Exec pa does more so does paralegal. I would take on OP sister as receptionist if really pushed tho.
queerdragon 20
Why should he be pushed to take on his sister. Obviously he does not want to hire her for whatever reason (lack of experience, personality) and should not be forced to. If she needs money or a job, she should be an adult and speak to Op herself.
EatUrGreens 20
I did work experience as a secretary at my aunt's law firm and I have a degree in 3d animation, and they all said I was good at it (completely the opposite right?) I think OP should give his sister a chance, a month trial at most, she could be good at it because being a hairdresser she must know how to handle different types of people and that's a good skill for a secretary
MooseKnuckle5150 13
Call the bluff. Someone needs some sense and you'll be better off without the drama.
ninjalovin 8
Got yourself in quite a hairy situation there
Jake_Hale 7
LOL oh my gosh I was gonna use that pun! Very "Punny" :D