Meet our hero, a hardworking dad who’s caught between a rock and a hard place. He’s a successful businessman in the healthcare sector, but his biggest challenge isn’t running his company—it’s dealing with his son. His 26-year-old son, who has a history of being ‘difficult’ in the workplace, is looking for a job. But dad isn’t so sure that hiring him is a good idea. Let’s dive into this family drama and see what unfolds.
The Son’s Struggles

A Complicated History ️

The Job Dilemma

The Business Opportunity

The Tough Decision

The Fallout

The Consequences

The Aftermath

No Regrets? ♂️

Dad’s Dilemma: Love, Work, and a Son’s Future
Our hero, a single dad and successful businessman, is caught in a whirlwind of family drama and tough decisions. He loves his son, but his son’s difficult attitude and borderline personality disorder make him a challenging potential employee. Despite needing a data analyst at his company, he chooses not to hire his son, fearing he would cause trouble. The fallout is intense, leading to a massive argument and hospitalization for his son. The question remains: Did he make the right call? Let’s see what the internet has to say about this!
NTA. Tough love was necessary and his reaction proves it

NTA, but family-run companies can lead to explosive situations
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NTA. Board member jeopardizes company secrets. Replace them ASAP!

NTA – Independence is key! ️ Let him spread his wings.

NTA. Son’s extreme difficulty holding a job may indicate disturbance
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NTA, but your ‘friend’ and your mom are massive AH

NTA. Hiring family can be a nightmare. Good call, Op!

NTA: Tough love from dad, but might lose employees’ respect

NTA, but consequences for board member’s violation of obligation

NTA. Business over personal.

Hospital visit proves he’s unfit for the job.

NTA. Tough love is sometimes necessary for the best outcome.

Mom’s hurtful comment sparks debate about family dynamics

Family and business can be a tricky mix. NTA!
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NTA- You’re not obligated to hire him. He needs to earn it

Dealing with difficult employees: when tough love is necessary

NTA. Are you a helicopter parent?

Non-family workers suffer due to difficult attitudes. NTA!

NTA. Hiring family can be tricky

NTA. Wise decision to avoid hiring and potential family drama.

NTA for refusing to hire your son, avoid nepotism

NTA. Dad’s tough love teaches son a valuable lesson.

Dad refuses to hire son due to ‘difficult’ attitude. NTA!
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NTA: Dealing with a difficult son and BPD challenges.

NAH. Dad refuses to hire son due to social skills.

“NTA. Hiring son with bad attitude = nepotism and workplace drama!”

NTA, tough love but could’ve been less blunt. Be proud!

Dad’s tough decision sparks fiery debate. Who’s the real a**hole?
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NTA, board member should be reprimanded for breaching confidentiality

NTA: Tough love is sometimes necessary, even with family.

“NTA. Making tough business decisions. Mom and board need to stfu.”

NTA: Son’s hospitalization shows his ‘difficult’ attitude in workplace

NTA: Tough love for son with BPD, right decision

Father’s tough love leads to son’s mental health hospitalization

Navigating employment options for son with disability

NTA. Hiring him would breed resentment and compromise the business

NTA: Tough love or too harsh? Hospitalization proves point

YTA for bad mouthing him, contributing to his job problems
