How do you feel about working with family?

Question

I work for my father in law while I am in college training. I don't find it too bad at the moment although he does take me for granted sometimes. A friend of mine has warned me about working with family as sometimes it can put a strain on relationships. I was wondering if anyone else has worked with family before and how they feel about it?

Answer 1

virtually all my family (but me) work together...my mum, my dad, my brothers, my grandad and at one time my gran all worked at the same place, they all seem to get on fine...although its REALLY boring if we get together and all they talk about it work...

just remember to leave work at work...dont take it home or discuss it when the family are together (unless its a "light" subject...not too serious)

Answer 2

Working with family (or friends for that matter) is never good, in my opinion.  It can cause tension, especially because many people do not know how to separate work from home.  My mom, sister and cousin all worked together once, and my mom was the boss.  It did cause problems because my cousin kept bringing her personal problems to work with her, and was always having her boyfriend up there.  My mom finally had to tell her that it had to stop if she wanted to keep her job.  That's rough, but it's reality.  I wouldn't recommend it if it can be avoided.