OT: My Son has a potential dilemna

With all this going on with his mother in law, he received a call from his corporate office telling him to come over in the morning, they need to talk.  I thought maybe it was the old heave ho, but he said no, they just talked to him today and increased his responsibilities a little bit.  When his boss was called over to corporate about 3 months ago, it was to get a 10% pay cut.  Brad told his boss he doesn't know what he will do if that is what it is, he is barely scraping by now.  His boss said don't worry about that, I think it is to offer you a big raise to take over my job, as well as yours.  Brad was told when he was hired a year ago that their goal was for him to take over the whole ball of wax.  He is in a pickle.  He really likes his boss, but he also has to look out for his family.  And if he doesn't take it, they will just find someone who will.

Your right, he's in a tough spot - but his boss seems to know it's coming and as he said, if he doesn't take it someone else will. Take it from someone whose husband has been out of a job for several months - take the promotion and run with it.

" His boss said don't worry about that, I think it is to offer you a big raise to take over my job, as well as yours.  Brad was told when he was hired a year ago that their goal was for him to take over the whole ball of wax. "

No pickle here.... boss knows...knew it when he hired him... boss has other plans, apparently.

TAKE IT AND RUN!!

I agree with the other posts.  Jobs are just hard to find anymore.  At least good one's with promotions!

Peace

I don't think Brad should worry.  It's not his "fault" if he gets the boss's job.  I remember years ago I was up for a promotion with a 'guy'.  He got the promotion over me and became my boss.  When I congratulated him he said sheepishly "I thought you'd be mad at me"  My reply was "It's not your fault"  the big bosses made the mistake.  Bruce was always asking me questions that he, as the boss, should know.  I didn't let him fall on his face tho, I helped him out, a lot!  I hope Brad gets the job and the big raise.
Prayers going up for him and Oleta's mom; for peace.
Jan

George, I agree with what Janie said.  The boss seems to know what the deal is.  And your son has to look out for himself and his family.  Hope all goes well!

All will go well. This is a positive not a negative for your son. He should  not feel guilty.
This is real life and it happens to us all the time.
Keeping my fingers crossed for your son.

I think at our age we have all trained someone who ended up our boss. That's why your suppose to be kind always...you never know who will end up being your boss!! LOL

George....I agree with the others...tell Brad to take the job...he deserves it....who knows who they would hire....it could be Brad's job on the line then!

Hugs....connie d

Hi:

I agree with everyone else.� Your son needs to keep in mind that his first priority is his family's welfare, and if he does not take the job out of�misguided loyalty to his boss, the boss will still lose his job, and�your son will probably�not be considered for a promotion again.�

In this economy, he is lucky to be looking at a promotion instead of lay off or pay cut.� He can soothe his conscience by making a few phone calls to potetial employers�on his boss's behalf.

Your son is lucky to have a dad who worries about him.� Hope it all works out for the best.

Ciao,

Maria

My son and I have not always gotten along.  He had a hard head growing up.  He was arrested a couple of times.  Got some tough love.  But now, we talk at least once a day, normally more.  Belong to the same church.  And he is a good father to 3 of my grands.  He has had some rough spots in his marraige, but he is determined to make it work.   He really has turned out to be a pretty good kid.