Imagine being a young boss in a startup, trying to make a difference in the world by providing low-cost education to underprivileged communities. You hire a group of student workers to conduct classes, and one of them is struggling. The student starts to improve, but his overbearing mom just won't let up. She's constantly harassing you, demanding access to the company's internal systems, and even screaming at her son in voice notes. 😡 What would you do? Would you fire the kid because of his mom's behavior? Let's dive into this story and find out what our protagonist decided. 🤔
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The Struggling Student Worker 📚
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Improvements, but Mom's a Problem 😒
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Mom's Unreasonable Demands 🤦♀️
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Voice Notes and Excuses 📱
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Billing Issues and Mom's Rage 😤
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Boss Steps In ⚠️
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Firing Dilemma 🤔
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Attempts to Cool Things Down ❄️
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Protecting the Company 🛡️
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The Company's Mission 🌟
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Changing Lives 💖
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Legal and HR Support ✅
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The Final Call 📞
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Decision Time: Keep the Kid or Cut Him Loose? 🤷♀️
So, our protagonist is in a tough spot. The student worker is improving, but his mom's relentless harassment is driving everyone nuts. 😖 The boss has tried to cool things down, but the mom just won't quit. With the support of HR and higher-ups, it's up to our protagonist to make the final call. Will they fire the underperforming son because of his mom's behavior? Let's see what the internet thinks of this situation... 🌐
Document everything and be ready for mom's fiery response 🔥
AnicetusMax | AnicetusMax
Firing the son might make the mother realize her mistake 🤔
Possible_Discount872 | Possible_Discount872
👍 Boss considers firing dishonest employee for overbilling and falsifying timesheet
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NTA, but dealing with overbearing parents can be tough 🤔
Fleegle2212 | Fleegle2212
Security breach and timekeeping fraud, NTA. But harsh to fire.
Taleya | Taleya
Blocking the mother didn't work, NAH except her. 😒
Allthatisevil | Allthatisevil
Bad employee or not, is it fair for his mom to push for his firing? 🤔 #NTA
The_Aussie17 | The_Aussie17
Employee's poor behavior puts job at risk, not mother's harassment. 👎
Bondo_Wallace | Bondo_Wallace
Firing him for his actions, not his mom. NTA. 🔥
Substantial_Slide_54 | Substantial_Slide_54
Leader seeks advice on handling employee's overbearing mother. NAH.
cerebral__flatulence | cerebral__flatulence
👍 NTA suggests HR consultation to explain firing reason.
PerfectlyAmiable | PerfectlyAmiable
🔊 Audio evidence against bad mom? Send to CPS! 😱
Akaear | Akaear
Boss pushed to the edge by mom's harassment, NTA suggests firing.
nopedontcareatall | nopedontcareatall
Confidentiality is key. Treat him like anyone else. Set expectations. 👍
NVCricket97 | NVCricket97
Employee's mom causes chaos at work, commenters side with boss.
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👍 Setting professional boundaries with employees is crucial for success.
Amethyst_Prism543 | Amethyst_Prism543
Boss struggles with mom's harassment over son's poor work performance.
7ratsinatrenchcoat | 7ratsinatrenchcoat
Don't be too quick to fire. Communication is key. 👍
Hairy_ballsack56 | Hairy_ballsack56
Mom's harassment persists even after being blocked from communication 🤦
WaDaEp | WaDaEp
Explain the consequences of her behavior, NTA has a point 👍
FirebirdWriter | FirebirdWriter
Former casting director shares experience with 'stage moms' in modeling industry 👀
Alarmed_Handle_6427 | Alarmed_Handle_6427
Firing an employee due to their mom's behavior? #awkward 😬
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Boss considers firing employee due to mother's harassment 😱
Decou | Decou
Firing an underperforming worker or not? A tough decision 😕
Adventurous-Edge9031 | Adventurous-Edge9031
Documenting harassment is key to protecting your job. 👍
MountainCityDweller | MountainCityDweller
Hiring a friend's son with a stealing problem: NTA's advice 🤔
Outrageous-Program30 | Outrageous-Program30
Don't let the mother's behavior affect the employee's job security. 👍
rocketbot99 | rocketbot99
Confidential access to mom? NTA suggests termination. Fair or harsh? 🔥
meifahs_musungs | meifahs_musungs
Kind boss defends employee from abusive mother, shows empathy ❤️
dyllandor | dyllandor
👩💼 Boss needs to set boundaries with overbearing mom to avoid firing.
Bluthecorp | Bluthecorp
Employee's underperformance and lying justify firing, not mother's harassment. 💪
compassionfever | compassionfever
Employee's mother harasses boss, NTA if firing after documented warning 😱
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👍 NTA comment advocates for firing underperforming employee.
iluvcats17 | iluvcats17
👍 NTA suggests sharing thread to get son fired for performance issues
Adventurous-Tiger600 | Adventurous-Tiger600
Firing the son because of the mom? NTA, but be careful 🤔
ImFinePleaseThanks | ImFinePleaseThanks
Don't punish the worker for his mom's behavior 👍
vega2306 | vega2306
🙅♂️ NTA for firing underperforming employee. Helicopter mom crossed the line.
cpcfax1 | cpcfax1
NTA comment stands alone in this section 👍
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Empathetic commenter suggests talking to mom and son, advises against firing
ImOscar-Dot-Com | ImOscar-Dot-Com
Setting boundaries with overbearing parents in the workplace 👍
Disglerio314 | Disglerio314
NTA. Politely inform mom of company policy on confidential information 🤫
just_n_observer | just_n_observer
Compassionate commenter sympathizes with harassed boss and son.
No_Proposal7628 | No_Proposal7628
NTA suggests written warning to protect boss and son's job 👍
AirenAshura | AirenAshura
Clear-cut judgement! 🔥 NTA comment advocates for firing.
DragonUnicorn77 | DragonUnicorn77
NTA. Boss pushed to the edge by mom's harassment. Lesson learned?
trytryagainn | trytryagainn
Helicopter mom crosses the line, but fellow mom has empathy 😬👩👦
Penguinator53 | Penguinator53
Empathetic support for a struggling employee dealing with abusive parent 👏
DubiousPeoplePleaser | DubiousPeoplePleaser
👍 NTA decides to let go of underperforming employee.
Suelswalker | Suelswalker
Boss gives constructive feedback to teen employee with overbearing mother. 👍
Celt42 | Celt42
Commenter sympathizes with boss, warns of psycho mother-in-law 🥴
CanUFeelItMrKrabs | CanUFeelItMrKrabs
