On the r/AmItheA**hole subreddit, one Redditor recently asked, "AITA for saying my half-sister can't work for my family business?" In the post, they shared that things get tricky when the OP's half-sister wants to work at the family restaurant the OP's late mom started. She dreams of being a chef and imagines a future where she's part of the family business.
While their dad agreed, the OP and their siblings refused to let their half-sister join the restaurant, as they wanted to honor their mom's legacy. The half-sister got frustrated and couldn't understand why she couldn't, though she was a member of the family.
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The OP asks:
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OP's grandma told OP and their brothers that they would be the owners of the restaurant eventually
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OP's half sister expressed eagerness to work at the family restaurant, their dad agreed pending the siblings' agreement
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OP and their siblings are hesitant about the idea of their dad's second wife and half siblings working in the restaurant
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OP explained to their half sister that she couldn't work at the family restaurant because it's their mom's legacy, she got frustrated
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Their dad and his wife argued that she was part of the family
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The stepmom expressing a desire to adopt the OP and their brothers, aiming to take control of the funds, including their mom's savings
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The OP and their brothers declined adoption, so their dad and stepmom raised concerns with the grandparents
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Since the grandparents own the restaurant, the OP has no say
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The half sister should consider culinary school before aspiring to be a famous chef
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She's limited to tasks like dishwashing at her age
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The half sister and her mother entitled and disrespectful to their late mom's legacy
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Commenter supports the OP's decision to prioritize their mom's legacy and honor her wishes
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Their dad and his wife have a lot of feelings because they was not being involved in the family business
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The OP should be vigilant
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The OP should take steps to prevent the toxic family members from being involved in the business
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What do you think about the OP's family situation? Have you ever dealt with family affecting a business, and how did you handle it? Share your thoughts and experiences in the comments!