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& Son?
My son is expecting to be told that the Army will not be requiring his services in the near future due to the cut-backs and he has asked if he could join me if he was on the hit-list, first as a roadie and then full-time.
As a soldier he's used to taking orders and I'm sure all will turn out OK, but I wondered if we have any other Father/Son businesses which operated smoothly or not because if problems are the norm, I may consider pointing him in another direction.
All suggestions and advice will be gratefully recieved.
Rob (Mister Musicman)
www.mistermusicman.co.uk
People may forget what you say or look like, but they will never forget how you made them feel.
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When I first started my disco at the tender age of 13, my dad used to help me out with Transport, Setting up and music selection for 'older' functions.
We had no real issues from what I recall however, he often didn't take a cut and sometimes I think he'd rather have had more choice over the functions I used to take on. Still, it was good quality time that me and my dad spent together.
If you've got the work available and you need assistance I'd say go for it!
The only issue for him would be whether a 'roadie' wage would be sufficient until a point where he's going out on his own.
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My 17 year old has worked for me since March and it has worked out fine, He understands at the moment he is a roadie and dj in training, There has been no arguments and he works really hard.
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I've worked with My Dad over the past 4 years and have this year taken the business on in it's entirety. It's difficult to say how you'll interact, without knowing how you relate generally. Dad and I have been quite combative over the years, clashing on a number of things, but that being said, it's been exactly what we needed to establish a relationship as friends as well as father and son.
My rule throughout, having run a business with a friend in the past which ended badly, was to be quite cold about drawing distinct lines between business and personal issues. I was fastidiously focussed on what was right for the business, even if that meant frank difficult conversations and the odd falling out, but, to my mind, it's essential to maintain both your relationship and the success of the business.
With Dad stepping down this year, its made me realise the support he offered and though i'll miss having him around, his skills have put me in good stead to push on with the business...best of all, I'm driven to succeed to make him proud, and our personal relationship has never been better!
Sorry if that sounds a bit cheddar, I'll man up from now on!
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My Dad works for me on a freelance basis, as he's self employed so often has days free. Either have him out in the van delivering/collecting kit or manning the unit if I have to go out on jobs (or want a sleep in )
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My son works with me at nearly all discos and children's parties and he has his ideas and they don't fit with mine so we argue a lot. I am ex RN and have fixed ways and rules but my son,18, likes to do things his way.
We do get by and I am grateful that he works with me when it comes to big gigs and heavy gear.
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Originally Posted by
hammy
My 17 year old has worked for me since March and it has worked out fine, He understands at the moment he is a roadie and dj in training, There has been no arguments and he works really hard.
Do you pay him? If so is it a set £X.XX per hour for example, or a £20 here and there etc. I'm just curios
Thanks
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Ask Paul the party DJ - he often takes his son. He is very good too.
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Originally Posted by
Cowlinn
Do you pay him? If so is it a set £X.XX per hour for example, or a £20 here and there etc. I'm just curios
Thanks
curious*
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