Buckle up, folks! We’ve got a juicy family drama brewing. When a young entrepreneur’s business takes off, tensions rise as their dad tries to butt in with some questionable hiring advice. But wait, there’s a twist! Dear old dad’s own business went belly-up years ago, leaving the family in a tough spot. Now, the question on everyone’s mind: Was our protagonist wrong for throwing that painful past right back in dad’s face? Let’s dive in and unravel this emotional rollercoaster!
️ From Riches to Rags: A Family’s Struggle

Moving Out and Moving On

Rising from the Ashes: A New Business Venture

A Tough Hiring Decision: Dad’s Friend or Fresh Talent?

Red Flags: Brilliant but Problematic?

Going with My Gut: Choosing Potential Over Experience ✨

Dad’s Disapproval: A Heated Confrontation

Hitting a Nerve: Bringing Up Dad’s Past Failure

A Sore Spot: Dad’s Guilt and Shame

Mom’s Perspective: Should I Have Kept Quiet?

Regrets and Reflections: Was I Too Harsh?

Family Feud: Business Battles and Bitter Memories
Looks like we’ve got ourselves a classic case of father-knows-best gone wrong! Our young entrepreneur is caught between a rock and a hard place, trying to make the best decision for their thriving business while dealing with dear old dad’s not-so-helpful ‘advice.’ But when Dad starts throwing a tantrum over a hiring decision, our protagonist snaps and hits him where it hurts – reminding him of his spectacular business failure. Ouch! Mom’s not too happy about the low blow, but hindsight is 20/20, right? Let’s see what the internet has to say about this spicy family drama!
NTA- Dad’s response shows why his business went under

Don’t let family pressure dictate your business decisions.

Brilliant yet arrogant man rejected; dad’s friend sounds dangerous

NTA, learning opportunity for dad to move on and improve

NTA. Brutal truth hurts, but calling names is unacceptable

Respectful firing? NTA. Family turmoil? Yikes! ♂️

Good on you for standing up for your business!

Son defends himself after dad’s business failure, family turmoil ensues ♂️

NTA and smart business strategy

Responding with relevant reasons, NTA in family business dispute

NTA. Harsh but warranted. Thank you for listening to subordinates.

NTA! The reminder was necessary for the business’s well-being

Son’s justified clapback to dad’s AH move

Setting boundaries and standing up for oneself.

Defending yourself against dad’s insults? NTA, keep succeeding

Choosing happy employees over experience is key to success. NTA.

Hiring a bad manager is self-sabotage

Hiring a misogynistic manager is a recipe for disaster

Father’s entitlement leads to son’s NTA clapback

Setting boundaries with rude parents. NTA

Mixing personal and business is risky. NTA for clapping back.

Salty dad gets served a taste of his own medicine
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Fragile egos can’t take criticism but love dishing it out

Blunt honesty in the face of family turmoil ♂️

Breaking free from sexist, old values. NTA for sure!

Running your own business doesn’t mean you’re immune to criticism
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Son shuts down entitled dad’s business criticism.

Be kind or keep it to yourself ❤️

NTA- Straightforward and blunt response, but justified in the situation.

Hiring for fit is key to business success!

Son shuts down dad’s business criticism. NTA for sure

NTA stands up to pushy dad with brutal but necessary clapback

Stand up to disrespect and arrogance
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Honesty is the best policy, even if it causes turmoil

Avoiding nepotism in business is crucial, NTA commenter explains.

Defending oneself against entitled behavior

Commended for good management, NTA for standing up to disrespectful dad

Putting business over friendship? NTA’s dad is self-centered

Setting boundaries with family business can be tough. NTA.

NTA: Business is business, and family is family, but they mix poorly

NTA but harsh clapback on dad for failing business

Personal attacks never solve problems, ESH.

Asserting business ownership sparks tense exchange in family feud

Honesty is the best policy for toxic work behavior

NTA comment exposes generational divide in the workplace

NTA, son’s business perspective clashes with mom’s emotional view

Standing up to family bullies: NTA for hiring based on merit

NTA, but a low blow. Did the manager really cause it?

Father’s jealousy and insecurity causing turmoil in family

Researching before hiring is crucial for small businesses

Son shuts down dad’s bullying after business failure.

Run your business, not your dad’s ego

NTA – Stand your ground against verbal abuse and manipulation

Defend yourself, you’re not a dumping ground

Standing up to emotional abuse, NTA

NTA, dad shouldn’t dictate your business. Mom enabling bad behavior.

Don’t give advice if you failed at it. NTA

Don’t dish it if you can’t take it, dad.

NTA! People can’t handle the consequences of their actions ☹️

Breaking free from a tyrannical family member takes courage.

NTA – Pride can make people act irrationally in business

Defending oneself against family criticism, respectfully and maturely. ✊

User sympathizes with commenter’s difficult family situation.

NTA commenter calls out dad’s hypocrisy in business advice

NTA for son’s clapback on father’s failed business. Learning from mistakes.

NTA fires back at toxic dad for business advice.

Trust your gut when it comes to hiring. NTA

Brutal but fair assessment of father’s failed entrepreneurship

Son’s clapback shuts down know-it-all dad. NTA

Supportive comment applauds OP for handling harassment concerns at work.

NTA. Dad’s business failed due to arrogance and sexism.

NTA. Dad’s friend discriminating against women is not okay

Son name-calls after dad rejects job recommendation. NTA.

Choosing revenge over kindness – the thin line between NTA and ESH

Son’s clapback at dad sparks family turmoil
