Classic Chic: That is what I am trying to avoid. We've had a really good relationship up until now. That's why I thought we could work together. Thank you for your thoughts I appreciate it!
Envyme: Thank you!
ShimmaPuff: We've called meetigs because of his lack of work ethic. Being at the office right now is crucial for our business we are waiting on state inspection. That is where this situation is heading. Thank you for you response Shimma! I really appreciat your in-sight.
May3545: Yes it is hard!! Especially when I've sorted been in a similar situation except different LOL. We invested in a business with family the deal was we'd invest money and when the company was profitable they'd let us know so we could start working there. Because we couldn't afford to work for free because of our bills. Well that day never came. The other family members opted to buy us out and wouldn't let us work their with a decent salary. They wanted to pay us 7 dlls an
hour. I don't want my brother to feel as if he were cheated out of something KWIM.
Lyanna Stark: I totally agree about never working with family it was a hard learned lesson!
Vegas Long Legs: Hi VEGAS! Yes, we've actually talked about it. I could tell he was hurt and told me he didn't want anything that if he left the company I could keep what he invested and that just made me feel bad. I know I am in the right. He's the one causing this situation but I am not sure if HE realizes it though.
Iamashopaholic: I think you're right, I spoke to him last night over the phone and let him know how much this was bothering me I gave him our scenario but put him in my shoes and our brother in his. I asked him how he'd feel if he were in my situation. I hope he got it.
We have already had a final straw moment when he was late. We then went to his apartment took the keys and asked him not to go in anymore, because we relied on him to be there and he couldn't follow through. We told him that we would have to cut his percentage because he wasn't keeping his end of the deal and he his duties would be changed and we'd have a meeting and decide on that, in the meeting. This was AFTER the meeting where we was told not be late anymore. Since that day he has not been late, takes the allotted lunch hour and doesn't leave early. Because he got scared and saw that we were serious! But now he doesn't do the things that I call him and ask him to do. I asked him to send out faxes to our clients he had a list of numbers. He said he'd get on it (this is just one example there have been a few other situations but this is the most recent.) I called a few hours later to ask about his progress. He said he hadn't done it. I asked him why he hadn't done it he said he would do it when he wanted to, not when I asked. Of course I was FURIOUS!!! (This was before last night's conversation)
We had agreed on the conditions of the deal. He would have to invest time (free time) until the business became profitable. Maybe about a year or more. He would be the one to run the daily functions of the office (8-5) weekends off. All these conditions we spoke about before he signed on and he agreed. Now, he acts resentful because he has to be there all day by himself. I worked at the office from december till the end of February getting the legalities in order. He has been there since VERY late Febuary practically March. I just hope after last nights conversation things change. Thank EVERYONE AGAIN for your help! It hard when your in the situation to take a step back and look at the situation. I appreciate all of your responses.
Business and Family, What to Do?
