truth is better than a lie?

Question

my family are opening a dry cleaners and they expect me to work there but my dream is to be a hair dresser and open my own salone but my dad things im imbarressed to work with him i can i make him see that i have my own dream with out up setting him

Answer 1

If he cant except your dream, its not your fault. You have to do what makes YOU happy.

Answer 2

I know what you mean it was the same with my dad he wouldn't listen so i left i do regret it but i followed my dream i opened my own night-club and i work in a bank par time if you can't talk to him then writ him a letter saying how you feel? don't get angry yet just tell him OK.
Good luck.
Here is my email address [e-mail] if you need anymore help do not worry just be honest and keep trying if that does not work then get mad you have the right ot for fill your dream we all do.

Answer 3

You should tell them what your dreams are. They should understand. If they still insist that you work in their business, maybe you could compromise with the fact that you could work there to get some money while you achieve your dreams, and maybe some savings that you could use for opening your salon, then when you become a hairdresser, then you can go ahead and open up your business.

Answer 4

You will only make yourself unhappy if you do not follow your dream. Sit down with your dad and explain this too hime, im sure he will want you to be happy. Perhaps work there part time to pay your way through college or start saving for your own salon this way then your dad will see this is really what you want.

Answer 5

your happiness in life is more important than any thing my father runs a successful business and wanted me to join with him i wanted to be a song writer i joined his business I could buy anything I wanted but I still wasn't happy so now I do both I work with my dad and with my spare time write song I have never been happier. you could do a joint business have the hair salon next to the dry cleaners when ever your not busy doing hair you can help your father good luck

Answer 6

If the hairdressing thing is your dream follow it. The thought of working along side his family is probably your fathers dream. Explain to him that you love him and want him to suceed in this venture and ask his advise about setting up for yourself. If he sees you are serious and value hi advice he will understand. After all another business head in the family will help at vat and tax time!!!

Answer 7

The truth is always your best bet! Maybe you could tell Dad you'll work with him for awhile, to help out, but tell him your dreams, and that you plan to make good on them. Tell him you've been agonising over the decision of telling him because you don't want him to feel hurt, but that you wanted to be truthful, you know you owe him that much. Then help for awhile, but don't be afraid to do what you want, because your the one that lives your life! Good Luck!

Answer 8

Tell the truth and try to explain to him how you feel. Could you not work in the dry cleaners with your parents whilst you are pursuing your dream?

Answer 9

Talk to him and tell him how you feel. I think you should still help out in the family business while you pursue your own dreams. Nothing wrong with that.

Answer 10

you should work with him whenever you can. it is the least you can do to help repay the things he has given up to see that you have had a good life. help him out and love him...definately work for him while you attend school...when you get close to graduation make sure he knows you will need a replacement at the dry cleaning store.

Answer 11

Take him out for a drink or a meal and break it to him gently or you could buy him something that he really wants and tell him then but to be honest he is your dad and will get over it .. dads always want whats best for there daughters..