Imagine you’ve got a dream, a little startup idea that you’re passionate about. You pour your heart, soul, and countless hours into it. Along the way, a few friends lend a hand, but they drop off before the first penny rolls in. Fast forward a year, and your dream has become a reality. You’re successful, and you decide to thank your friends with some lavish gifts. But then, the unexpected happens. They demand more, a ‘fair share’ of your success. What would you do? Let’s dive into this tale of startup success, friendship, and a demand for ‘their fair share’.
The Startup Dream Begins
The Early Helpers
A Token of Gratitude
The Gifts and the Grievances
The Accusations Begin ️
The Misconceptions and Misunderstandings
Setting the Record Straight
Who Really Created the Startup?
The Gift That Never Was ❌
Startup Success or Friendship Failure? The Final Verdict ️
Our friend here, let’s call him the ‘Startup Star’, had a dream that became a reality. He wanted to thank his early helpers with lavish gifts, but instead, he was met with demands for a ‘fair share’ of his success. Despite the accusations and threats, the Startup Star stands his ground. He argues that while his friends helped, they didn’t invest the time, money, or effort he did. Now, he faces a tough decision: should he give in to their demands or cut ties? Let’s see what the internet has to say about this sticky situation…
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NTA. Friends didn’t invest, dropped out. Deserve nothing.
Generosity or Entitlement? NTA for setting boundaries.
NTA. Generosity, friendship, and legalities of sharing startup success.
INFO needed to determine if OP is TA or not
NTA, but did they leave before you made any money?
“Started a business without them, they ghosted me over time.”
Calculating contributions and reconsidering friendships
Curious commenter wants more details on their contribution.
Commenter criticizes OP’s edits and calls them out as TA
Confident NTA commenter shuts down potential lawsuit with flair!
Friendship or Fortune? Did you pay them for ALL their work?
Generous and thoughtful, definitely not an a**hole!
Discussion on compensation and potential legal action.
Unpaid work? Are these gifts equal to their lost wages?
Were they underpaid for their hard work? Find out!
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Not the a**hole. Let’s hear their side of the story!
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No a**hole here! Jealous friends without investment or paperwork!
Curious about compensation and collateral for the business?
Entrepreneur debates sharing profits with non-investing friends.
NTA: Friends who didn’t contribute to your success demand compensation. ♂️
Confusion over contributions and gifts sparks debate on fairness.
Leaving a startup: NTA or a missed opportunity?
ESH. The shady friend, the flex, and the disconnect. ♂️
Paying friends for work? Friendship or fortune?
Curious about their contribution without investing? NTA, you worked hard!
NTA: They left, no rights. Tell them to sue if unhappy.
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