Buckle up, folks, because we’ve got a juicy family business drama on our hands! Our protagonist, let’s call him the ‘Skilled Son,’ has been working his butt off at his dad’s company alongside his degree-toting older bro. But get this: Dear old Dad wants to leave the entire biz to the older son, leaving our guy with just a promise of some cash when Dad kicks the bucket! Unfair much? The Skilled Son is fed up and ready to bounce, but then a twist of fate lands him an incredible job offer from his dad’s biggest client! What’s a guy to do? Let’s dive in and see how this family feud unfolds!
Family Business Drama: Dad’s Unfair Decision!

Bro’s Got the Biz Degree, I Got the Skills!

I Agree, But… Where’s My Stake?

Dad Says No, I’ll Get Some Cash When He Croaks!

Keeping It Cool in My Last Week

♂️ Sorry Jared, I’m Outta Here!

Jared and I, We’re Tight!

Keeping It Vague, Just ‘Personal Reasons’

Plot Twist: Jared’s Boss Wants ME! ♂️

They Love My Work, Always Request Me!

♂️ An Office? Cool, I Guess!

It’s an AMAZING Deal!

He Came to ME, I Didn’t Seek This Out! ♂️

Family Biz Bombshell: Son’s Job Offer Threatens Dad’s Biggest Client!
Well, well, well… looks like our Skilled Son is caught between a rock and a hard place! He’s got an amazing job offer from his dad’s biggest client, complete with a fat salary, benefits, and even his own office! But taking the gig would mean his family’s business takes a huge hit. Talk about a moral dilemma! The Skilled Son briefly considers using the offer as a bargaining chip to get a stake in the family biz, but ultimately decides he’s done working with his dad and bro. ♂️ Can’t say we blame him, given how unfairly he’s been treated! But will taking this job make him the a-hole in his family’s eyes? Let’s see what the internet has to say about this spicy situation! ️
Leaving old job for new one, NTA, prepare for backlash

Take the opportunity, but check your contract first!

Clear boundaries in family business? NTA sets the record straight.

Son quits father’s company, lands better job offer. NTA.

Leaving for new job, client found specialized person. NAH.

Take the job! Your family didn’t consider family ties either.

No client stealing here, maybe outsource bigger jobs!
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Choose between family and new job, but keep work confidential ✍️
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NTA! The son’s job offer may have saved him from being underpaid and undervalued by family.

Take the job and don’t feel guilty. NTA

Leave family business for new job offer. NTA

Avoid burning bridges: NTA suggests delaying new job to avoid conflicts

Client values OP’s work more than dad’s. OP is NTA.

You’re not the a**hole for taking the job offer

Son gets better job than dad’s, not the a**hole (NTA)
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Supportive comment advises to focus on own future and brother’s degree.

Family cut ties, take the job offer! NTA

Take the job! Your family’s business will survive without you.

Navigating family and business can be tough. NTA, but consequences?

Take the job if it won’t destroy the family business!

Give a heads up, don’t use offer as bargaining chip

Put your career first, but be prepared for family drama

Follow your dreams without feeling guilty. Business is business
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NTA commenter advises on how to break the news sensitively.

Opportunity knocks! Dad’s loss could be son’s gain.

You’re NTA for taking the job and saving your future

The son’s new job offer may undercut his dad’s business.
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Be honest and prepare for overreaction. Secure personal documents

NTA. Jared’s company values your work more. Take the job!

Client lost a contractor, not your fault. NTA

Choosing a better job over Dad’s company, fair or not?

Take the job and don’t look back!

Putting yourself first is important. Client will find someone else.

Fair point. Do what’s best for yourself and don’t worry.
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Unsolicited job offer causes family business drama.

Employee’s success threatens family business, reveals lack of appreciation.

Training your replacement: a cautionary work tale.

Sibling rivalry caused family business to crumble

Career opportunity trumps family business. Take the job!

NTA but tough situation. Be honest with dad about new job

Congrats on the upgrade! But don’t poach from family company

Accepting job offer won’t affect client loss. Take the opportunity!
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NTA suggests weighing family relationship vs 3 year contract

Focus on yourself, NTA. It sucks for dad but that’s life.

Capitalism at its finest! NTA for finding better opportunities

Put your own future first! NTA
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Choose your future wisely. Family loyalty has its limits.

Seize the opportunity and secure your future!

Career growth causes family tension, but NTA for leaving.

NTA. Consider long-term value before potentially burning bridges with family.

Follow your own path and leave toxic family behind

Breaking away from family business might be best for everyone

Breaking away from family business to climb own ladder. NTA
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Exciting job offer and common tactic, go for it!

Business owner receives reassurance on son’s new job offer

Dad’s business, Dad’s rules. Son should take better offer.
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Navigating family drama while maintaining professionalism.

NTA. You didn’t steal the client, they stole you. Your father undervalued you and the company relied too much on a single client. Offer to consult to ease your conscience.

Go for it! Don’t let guilt hold you back.

Reward for good work could harm family business.

Good advice on informing family about job offer politely.
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Taking the job could be the best for everyone. NTA

NTA, take the job and be proud of your hard work!

New job offer won’t affect Dad’s business, go for it!

Put yourself first! Family should understand you need to work

Navigating family and business can be tough, prioritize yourself
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NTA for taking opportunity, family may disagree. Congrats & good luck
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Take the job, but don’t use it to bargain with dad.

New job offer is an opportunity to be your own man

Hard decision, but communicate and be respectful if taking job
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NTA. Take care of yourself but expect fallout from this

Take the job. It’s business, not personal. NTA

Prioritize yourself over family business. NTA

Don’t let bitterness ruin your path

Take advantage of the situation and benefit from it!

NTA, but be cautious of accepting stake in Dad’s company

Don’t let new job offer destroy family business. Use tact

Valuable employee offered new job, chooses to leave father’s company.
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Empower your employees or risk losing them and your clients!

Seize the opportunity! Break business ties with family.

Brother’s job offer won’t ruin dad’s business. NTA, but be prepared for backlash.

Taking the job will make you look like an a**hole but it’s better to tell your family first

NAH at this stage. Take the job opportunity and thrive!

Valuable employee takes job offer instead of working for undervaluing family.

Recognized potential by outsider, but don’t use it against family
