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I Hired My Mom

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Re: I Hired My Mom

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Post by jnardiello »

notastartup wrote: post #10
jnardiello wrote: post #6

Well, currently both my mom and dad are working with/for my company. My mom manages the full book-keeping of the company). My father, because of the general economical situation in Italy, was left jobless. So, as soon a position opened at my company i simply proposed him to join. He is the warehouse manager now. The thing in working with parents, in case they eventually are accountant, is that they can access all the…

"Dad, let's have a chat in my office" "What's up son?" "Nothing dad just need you to come in here real quick" "..." "It's about your career, I'm letting you go dad" "You were an accident." "Nooooooooooo!"

More or less, daily situations.

Re: I Hired My Mom

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Post by hablahaha »

jnardiello wrote: post #6

Well, currently both my mom and dad are working with/for my company. My mom manages the full book-keeping of the company). My father, because of the general economical situation in Italy, was left jobless. So, as soon a position opened at my company i simply proposed him to join. He is the warehouse manager now. The thing in working with parents, in case they eventually are accountant, is that they can access all the…

You sound like an awesome progeny, I'm sure they are very proud of you.

Re: I Hired My Mom

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Post by wikwocket »

sergiotapia wrote: post #9

I disagree: You caught a lucky break here, but you are the exception, not the standard. Family/friends and money don't mix well. They will always ruin the relationship. I've seen it countless times.

Absolutely yes. I am happy for the OP, but I must also disagree with his central point, i.e. "it's at least worth a try."

If things go south at all, you risk poisoning a family relationship. Family is precious; you generally only get one family. And you just cannot undo some types of damage done to/by family members.

I know a lot of people could hire their parents or siblings and get along great, but I also know a lot of people that don't talk to whole sides of their family after a nasty blowup. One should be very cautious when mixing money and blood, and ready to walk away from one or the other in a pinch.

Re: I Hired My Mom

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Post by subway »

I made the horrible mistake of partnering with my father on a business venture last year, and it has significantly strained the relationship. That was with a very clear line drawn between personal and business finances. I couldn't imagine dealing with the mess of mixing business and personal finances in that situation. shudder

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Post by oldgregg »

sergiotapia wrote: post #9

I disagree: You caught a lucky break here, but you are the exception, not the standard. Family/friends and money don't mix well. They will always ruin the relationship. I've seen it countless times.

Always? Why do so many people insist in absolute work/life separation? It certainly hasn't been true throughout history. If you have to draw these clear lines it really just indicates an unhealthy understanding of the purpose of work, family, or both.

Re: I Hired My Mom

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Post by 3rd3 »

wikwocket wrote: post #13
sergiotapia wrote: post #9

I disagree: You caught a lucky break here, but you are the exception, not the standard. Family/friends and money don't mix well. They will always ruin the relationship. I've seen it countless times.

Absolutely yes. I am happy for the OP, but I must also disagree with his central point, i.e. "it's at least worth a try." If things go south at all, you risk poisoning a family relationship. Family is precious; you generally only get one family. And you just cannot undo some types of damage done to/by family members. I know a lot of people could hire their parents or siblings and get along great, but I also know a lo…

It could also do the exact opposite, especially when contact is rare.

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Post by shocks »

oldgregg wrote: post #17
sergiotapia wrote: post #9

I disagree: You caught a lucky break here, but you are the exception, not the standard. Family/friends and money don't mix well. They will always ruin the relationship. I've seen it countless times.

Always? Why do so many people insist in absolute work/life separation? It certainly hasn't been true throughout history. If you have to draw these clear lines it really just indicates an unhealthy understanding of the purpose of work, family, or both.

Huh? He said money and family/friends, not work and family/friends.

Re: I Hired My Mom

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Post by cglace »

shocks wrote: post #19
oldgregg wrote: post #17

Earlier quoted context omitted.

Always? Why do so many people insist in absolute work/life separation? It certainly hasn't been true throughout history. If you have to draw these clear lines it really just indicates an unhealthy understanding of the purpose of work, family, or both.

Huh? He said money and family/friends, not work and family/friends.

I think he is referring to family businesses throughout history.
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