🚨 Buckle up, folks! We've got a juicy family business drama that's about to unfold. 😱 Our main character, a 28-year-old tradesman, has been working for his parents' company for the past 11 years. 🔧 While he's learned a lot and enjoyed working with his dad, he feels underpaid and stuck in an area he hates. 😔 But wait, there's more! His girlfriend has moved to another state, and he's got his eye on greener pastures. 👀 Will he take a chance on a new job opportunity, or will family loyalty keep him tied down? 🤔 Let's dive into this emotional rollercoaster and see how it all plays out! 🎢
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🚨 Family Business Bombshell! 💥
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Small Company, Big Responsibilities 🏗️
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COVID Struggles & Underpayment Woes 😷💸
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Resume Roulette: Taking a Chance on Indeed 🎲💻
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Dream Job Offer: 70% Pay Bump! 🤑🎉
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Dad's Devastating Reaction: Accusations & Financial Ruin 😡💔
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Retirement Woes & Selling the House 😢🏠
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Dad's Sacrifices: Prioritizing Son's Training Over Profit 👨👦💼
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Tough Decision: Choosing What's Best for Me 🤔💪
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Guilt Trip: Am I the A-hole for Leaving? 😔🤷♂️
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🚨 Family Loyalty vs. Personal Growth: A Heartbreaking Decision 💔🌱
Our tradesman finds himself at a crossroads, torn between his loyalty to his family's business and his desire for personal growth and a better life. 😢 After putting his resume on Indeed, he lands a dream job offer with a 70% pay bump in the same city as his girlfriend. 🤑 But when he breaks the news to his dad, all hell breaks loose. 💥 Accusations of betrayal and financial ruin fly, leaving our protagonist feeling guilty and conflicted. 😔 Will he choose his own happiness, or sacrifice his dreams for the sake of his family? 🤔 The internet has some thoughts on this emotional dilemma... 👀
Breaking free from family business - NTA, prioritize your future. 💪
nothingclever4now | nothingclever4now
Breaking free from toxic expectations is hard but worth it! 👍
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NTA: Son quits company after being underpaid by 70% 💯
CatsEatGrass | CatsEatGrass
Congratulations on the new job! NTA, parents underpaid you 🎉
RLuna911 | RLuna911
Taking a chance at life outside of father's business. NTA ✌️
3tzamani | 3tzamani
You don't owe your dad your career. NTA 👏
Haunting_Jacket6073 | Haunting_Jacket6073
Taking over a failing business doesn't make you responsible for parents' retirement 💼🙅♂️
DancinginHyrule | DancinginHyrule
NTA calls out flawed business model for underpaying employees 💪
lark-sp | lark-sp
Tradesmen making bank during Covid, NTA for quitting.
PM_CUPS_OF_TEA | PM_CUPS_OF_TEA
Financially ruinous or costly? NTA for leaving, clarify first! 💰❌
brencoop | brencoop
NTA: Underpaid worker saves failing business, quits for own wellbeing 💯
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Dad prioritized son's training over profit, but can't run business. NTA.
slendermanismydad | slendermanismydad
Employee quits family business, dad guilt trips NTA commenter agrees
NicoNicoMarcyMo | NicoNicoMarcyMo
OP's father is contradicting himself, NTA for quitting. 👍
8kijcj | 8kijcj
NTA. Don't put your dreams on hold for underpaying family business. 👏
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NTA. Quitting won't affect profits. Dad was never retiring.
Mission_Ad6235 | Mission_Ad6235
NTA - Business and retirement planning are not your responsibilities 👍
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NTA, prioritize your own happiness. Don't feel guilty 🙌
evita-n | evita-n
Dad needs to get over being the boss. NTA 👍
Decent_Bandicoot122 | Decent_Bandicoot122
Parents want son to take over unprofitable business. NTA.
jdogx17 | jdogx17
NTA. Parents' business shouldn't be dependent on taking advantage of you. 💼
teresajs | teresajs
NTA. It's not your fault if they couldn't figure it out 👍
80H-d | 80H-d
Father is underpaying son, now angry he wants to leave. NTA 👏
UnhappyCryptographer | UnhappyCryptographer
NTA - Their business has run its course 👍
cmnsense_superpower | cmnsense_superpower
Son pursues career, dad upset but NTA. Bad parenting business.
Heartless_Kirby | Heartless_Kirby
Breaking free from a toxic business is always a win 🎉
CuriousTsukihime | CuriousTsukihime
Father underpays and exploits son for failing company. NTA.
it2d | it2d
Underpaid and undervalued, quitting was the right choice 💯
MaxV331 | MaxV331
NTA. Tough love for entitled dad who needs to step up.
crystallz2000 | crystallz2000
NTA! Business owners should not exploit workers for profit 💯
cassowary32 | cassowary32
COVID was a boom for trades work, why is business suffering? #NTA
homelessscootaloo | homelessscootaloo
No partial ownership or long-term contract? Dad only cared about himself 😑
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Follow your own dreams, don't live someone else's. 👍
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Don't let guilt hold you back from living your life 👍
Maiidesuu | Maiidesuu
Underpaid and undervalued, NTA for quitting family business.
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NTA. The son's 6-month notice is enough time for the dad to sell the business. 💼👨💼
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Employee quits and stands up to underpayment and exploitation. NTA 💯
DubiousPeoplePleaser | DubiousPeoplePleaser
Son quits dad's business, commenter doubts dad's explanation. NTA 👍
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Son stands up to dad's underpaying tactics for the business 💼💰
The__Riker__Maneuver | The__Riker__Maneuver
Don't set yourself on fire to keep your dad's business warm 💥
voluntold9276 | voluntold9276
Son quits unprofitable family business, NTA. 🤷
vodka7tall | vodka7tall
"Don't set yourself on fire to keep others warm" 👏
DevilSilver | DevilSilver
NTA: Son quits after being underpaid for 11 years, father guilt-trips him 🤨
Kettlewise | Kettlewise
Undervalued and underpaid? Not the a**hole to leave. 💯
Artistic-Attempt-454 | Artistic-Attempt-454
NTA. Family business isn't worth sacrificing your dreams. 👏
12stringPlayer | 12stringPlayer
NTA. Hard truth: If you can't pay your employees, rethink business.
floydfan | floydfan
NTA. Business success dependent on employee financial insecurity. Exploitation not owed.
tristanitis | tristanitis
NTA. Move on to better opportunities and don't look back 👍
SereniaKat | SereniaKat
Take the opportunity to better yourself and move on! 💪🏼
Piano-Beginning | Piano-Beginning
Underpaid for 11 years, NTA x infinity 👏
FloppyEaredDog | FloppyEaredDog
11 years of training, fair salary request. NTA 👍
Heraonolympia123 | Heraonolympia123
Taking a stand and leaving toxic work environments 🙅♂️💼
moonpoweredkitty | moonpoweredkitty
NTA, you were the backbone of their business. 👍
jai187 | jai187
Encourage financial planning instead of blaming son. 💸
Mr_Ariyeh | Mr_Ariyeh
Breaking free from family expectations. NTA 👏
Plane_Practice8184 | Plane_Practice8184
NTA - Company run poorly, leaving won't financially ruin them. 👍
Iamhuntingwerewolves | Iamhuntingwerewolves
Offspring's unique goals and dreams should be respected. NTA. 🙄
dancingpianofairy | dancingpianofairy
Congrats on the new job! Sustainable business shouldn't depend on one person 💪
SnooRadishes5305 | SnooRadishes5305
Consider cost of living before making a decision 👍
shaka893P | shaka893P
NTA stands up to parents pressuring him to take over failing business.
angelmakr9 | angelmakr9
NTA - Business owners should not rely on underpayment of employees 😤
Amphibian_Due | Amphibian_Due
Son quits dad's failing business, deemed NTA by commenters 👏
stained_glass_window | stained_glass_window
NTA: Don't let your dad guilt trip you for his lack of planning 👍
nothisTrophyWife | nothisTrophyWife
NTA. Communication is important! Sounds like they've been using you.
GeneralChaos2005 | GeneralChaos2005
Don't let guilt-tripping hold you back from living your life 👍
Cheeky-Crane | Cheeky-Crane
Son quits father's unprofitable business, father blames him for everything.
Ladyughsalot1 | Ladyughsalot1
Be the master of your destiny! NTA 🙌
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Questioning father's intentions and advice on protecting future 💰
helendestroy | helendestroy
Don't let your dad guilt you into caring for him 👀
LongNectarine3 | LongNectarine3
Take the 70% increase and run! NTA 👏
ladyphedre | ladyphedre
Choose your own path, don't let others dictate your future. 🛣️
SuperHuckleberry125 | SuperHuckleberry125
Financially abused by dad, NTA for quitting & moving out
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Dad guilt-trips son for quitting job, but NTA prevails. 🙌
cmlobue | cmlobue
NTA. The dad's business may not be profitable or sustainable 💼
ToxicDinosawr | ToxicDinosawr
OP is NTA for leaving a failing family business. 👏
DiTrastevere | DiTrastevere
NTA, RUN! Your father is manipulative AF. Take care.
AtomicBlastCandy | AtomicBlastCandy
NTA. Don't let your parents' financial decisions hold you back! 💪
Glitterasaur | Glitterasaur
Employee quits family business, stands up for fair pay. NTA 💪
Status-Pattern7539 | Status-Pattern7539
NTA. You deserve better and have every right to leave 👏
Boeiendnl | Boeiendnl
Time to do your own thing! NTA 👏
Dogmother123 | Dogmother123
NTA. Dad should take responsibility for his own finances. 👍
myself_again33 | myself_again33
