how would you feel if you applied for a job then your mom offered you a job with lower pay? i was stupid enough to accept the job because i wanted to be polite but im earning only half of what i'm supposed to be earning at the other company. i am working as her assistant and it sucks. when i was new of course i didn't know a lot of stuff in their office. she asked meto call someone on the voip and i didn't know how so i asked someone how to do it but i couldn't get througgh cuz there was no answer so i went back to my mom to get another number then she started calling me dumb and she said i couldn't make a simple phone call. she also freaked out about a stapler. she yelled at me in front of the whole office staff. plus she tells me i should act professional, she yells at me for anything like a mother would do not like a boss while i sit there trying to do what she wants me to do...what would you do? how would you feel.my mom is not open to talks...she says don't forget i'm the BOSS.
2006-11-15 15:53:46 · 10 answers · asked by painintheneck 4 in Society & Culture ➔ Etiquette
Trust me from experience..working for family does not work.It changes the dynamic of the relationship in a potentially harmful way that sometimes can never be reversed.You are not equals anymore and it will show in everything you both do.
2006-11-15 16:04:24 · answer #1 · answered by Professor Riddle 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Ok I see where you are coming from. I do really. It is an akward situation but your mom has been through a lot and deserves to be happy. Go up to her and talk to her about it, let her know that you just want her to be happy. You can easily work at this place until you find another job. It would be good to get another one anyway so you don't inadvertently get caught up in the middle of anything. If this guy can make your mom feel good about herself what does your opinion matter? I have a step dad and at first i hated him just because he was my step dad.... but they at first i was like wait a minute, I am not the one that chose to be with him or date him, my mom did, and he makes her happy? I will be going off on my own life and then it really wont matter anyway. Be happy for your mom... and trust me, it just means that there is a better job out there for you. Everything happens for a reason, even if that reason is not clear at that point in time. I have definitely learned that lesson.
2016-03-28 22:05:28 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
PLEASE start looking for another job immediately. You tried to do what you thought was the right thing by accepting her offer - but now she is abusing you and treating you like her personal slave. She should be ashamed of herself. You actually could sue her. But don't.
As you obviously have marketable skills, you should be able to find a new one relatively quickly. In this instance, I would advocate forgoing the "mandatory" two weeks notice because I'm afraid she'd only abuse you more. Leave a professional letter on her desk the Friday (or any other day) you leave - if you lose a few bucks, it will be worth it.
I hope you don't live with her.
2006-11-15 16:23:30 · answer #3 · answered by 34th B.G. - USAAF 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Quit the job,why stuck yourself in a position like that.With extra $$$,you know how many stuff you can spend on or save it.Your mom is being selfish and stingy,offer low paid and make you work like a cow.That still acceptable.....but when she scold you in front of the collegues,its called insult and humilate.No reason for you to stick around.She not open to talks means for her,everything she do and say,she is right.What you do and say must get approval,no offence,your mom is control freak!
2006-11-15 16:04:31 · answer #4 · answered by Janet Y 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I would not put myself in that position. I don't think it's a good idea to work for family; there is no way to be objective about anything.
2006-11-16 00:57:27 · answer #5 · answered by Lydia 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My dad is my boss (it was'nt always that way, he changed divisions), and I have been lucky things have gone well, but if he ever pulled the crap that your mom does to you, you should talk to her if she refuses to talk....look for another job.
2006-11-15 16:04:36 · answer #6 · answered by pbonin99 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Start looking for another job.
2006-11-15 15:55:58 · answer #7 · answered by Classy Granny 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Even if I was offered a salary twice where I was, no go for me. Mom will not be my boss
2006-11-15 16:43:13 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
BAD MOVE. Quit and find another job. I would never work for my own mother.
2006-11-15 16:01:50 · answer #9 · answered by picopico 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Take another job, she may be disappointed but she will get over it. My daughter is my boss and I love it!!!
2006-11-16 16:38:10 · answer #10 · answered by tamara.knsley@sbcglobal.net 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋