Archive · 19 Dec 2025
Reddit User Chooses Family Business Over Dream Startup
A young man found a job he loved at a startup, but his father asked him to join the family business.
He tried to balance both but will have to leave the startup soon because of family duties.
He really likes his startup job because the people are great and the work is fun.
His father wants him to help grow the family business by taking it online.
Even though he's sad to leave, he feels he can't say no to his dad.
A Reddit user found a dream job at a startup with a great team and enjoyable work.
His father asked him to join the family's 20-year-old injection molding business.
He initially negotiated to work at the startup while waiting for a factory delay to resolve.
He praised his startup manager and colleagues for their positive work environment.
He plans to leave the startup in December to fulfill family obligations.
- Who
- A young professional torn between a startup and family business
- What
- A Reddit user's dilemma between a dream job and family obligations
- When
- Currently working at the startup, plans to leave in December
- Where
- India (specific locations not mentioned)
- Why
- Family obligations and the father's request to join the family business
- Current Role
- Content and SEO at a startup
- Startup Stipend
- 10,000 INR
- Family Business
- 20-year-old injection molding business
- College Placement Salary
- 6 LPA
- Startup Team Size
- Small team with experienced professionals