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My fiance is approaching his 10 year anniversary of working for his small, but very lucrative 2nd generation family business. The business has been in operation for 30+ years, and 8 years ago was on the verge of going under, but was saved due to his hard work and dedication to his family. The bottom line now still remains, if he walked away now, the business would go under. He is an hourly employee, clocking in and out everyday, with minimal raises, no benefits, no sick time, no paid vacation, and minimal bonuses. He feels taken advantage of and thought at this point his father would have already approached him with a partnership and a "Thank You". Since there is clearly no signs of that happening, he has grown very resentful and frustrated. He realizes he now must step up to the plate and propose a partnership, but has no idea where to start. Can you please help?
Thank you.
A.V.
Your boyfriend sounds really weak. You should quit worrying about what he'll do, and take a look at why you're attracted to such a loser.
I come from a family business my self and I had the similar situation .my father when he passed away gave his interests to my little brother. I had tried to have many talks with my father but it never worked out.
I think he should speak to his father not as a son but as a potential partner.
I mean have him show in concrete examples were he has added value to the business and to the bottom line. is there a succession plan for the business?
is he the only family member in the firm?
if his father dose not see the value of what he is bring to the firm then i suggest he leave because I can tell you resent and anger can hurt you in more ways then one.
I wish him luck and he is not a loser family businesses can be ruff.
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