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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.
followed by
"But how do you outsource something as sensitive as financials?"
Sounds like a single reason.
this was very touching to read and it's encouraged me to do the same. I don't have a wife or a fiance but I would never entrust them with this kind of sensitive material because there's a real risk of relationships souring. With family it's easier to deal with and it's easier to communicate instead of trying to bury things in order to not ruin a marriage. "Hey Ma, need you to stop hiding grocery purchases under compa…
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.
But I agree with you, this post is just a unique case.
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…
I hope it works out. My personal rule to live by: Never hire someone you can't fire.
Couple quick scenarios come to mind:
"Why are you firing me?" "I need someone more qualified. You've done good work, It's not personal." "But I'm your mother. I changed your diapers and taught you right from wrong." ...
"Mom, my business failed. I have no money." "Well, you should have thought of that when you fired me." ...
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.
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!"
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.