Imagine pouring your heart and soul into a family business, only to have one of your own suddenly walk away. That’s the predicament a couple found themselves in when their daughter, who had been editing their self-published novels, decided to call it quits. The parents, left heartbroken and confused, are now questioning their actions. Let’s dive into their story.
A Family Affair Turned Business Venture
The Birth of a Self-Publishing Empire
Children Joining the Family Business
The Struggle and the Promise
Daughter Takes on Editing Role ️
The Unexpected Departure
The ‘Busy’ Excuse
The Confrontation
Family Ties Fraying at the Edges: What’s Next?
This tale of familial bonds and business struggles has left our storytellers in a difficult spot. Their daughter, once a key player in their self-publishing venture, has decided to step away, leaving the parents feeling abandoned and confused. Her ‘busy’ excuse has raised eyebrows and her reduced communication has only added to their worries. The confrontation that followed was far from amicable, with the daughter suggesting they hire a professional editor. As the dust settles, we’re left wondering: Did the parents cross a line or is the daughter being unreasonable? Let’s take a look at what the internet has to say about this…
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“YTA. Homeschooled daughter used as free labor. Good for her!”
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Let her go! She’s becoming an adult
“YTA, let her explore. Maybe she found better opportunities. “
YTA. Daughter quits parents’ gig. Find new editor.
“YTA. No is enough. Respect her choice.”
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“YTA She does not want to do it. END OF STORY. “
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“YTA. Let her live her life! She owes you nothing.”
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YTA. Let her live her life, not work for you.
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“$500 for editing a full novel is extremely low.”
“YTA. Let her go and develop her own relationships. “
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YTA for guilt tripping your daughter. Respect her independence
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“YTA. Family is not free employees.” Respect her choices.
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“YTA. She has valid reasons to quit. Let her pursue her dreams!”
“YTA. Your dream, not your daughter’s. Stop hindering her. “
“YTA. $400-$500 to edit a whole-ass novel is peanuts. Maybe your daughter wants to live her own life, do her own thing, go out with friends from time to time. She’s not obligated to be part of the family business if she doesn’t want to.”
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