What to do when parents get in the way? or is it me? has anyone ever had this? Does anyone have parents who have their own business and want to get you to work in it??? Any problems? how did u solve it?
I am 22. Studied in England almost all my life, then after finishing my Business and marketing degree dad told me to work for one year in his Oil field and construction company. I agreed as "it was the right thing to do".
Ive struggled and struggled with the job and its 4th month. Dad tells me everyday to try harder, but he also lets me know my productivity is zero, even tho the senior manager who i report to says i am an exceptional employee for the company (dont know how true that is either!).
All i recieve is negativity, a low salary, and continous unrealistic rules. For example, dad suddenly decieded that i cannot use the internet in my room. He says it affects my mood, and sleep patterns and stops me from working. After fighting that, i gave in, and said okay i have to be flexiable. Then, he took my computer, reason was not really given.
I told him i want to start something on my own. Since then hes hardly speaking to me. If he does, its about telling me to wake up.
I dont know how to handle this anymore. Ive been independent since i was in boarding school from age of 11 till 18, then university. Now there trying to give me limits?? and bed times? and punishments?????
They are not willing to negociate. I emailed them from a cafe, (because it stops the discussion from being a fight) but i got a reply telling me i shouldnt bother because i am wasting my time as he wont read it.
As a last resort i called my mum. I was simply told in conclusion, that they shouldnt have let me go "wild" and give me everything i ever wanted!!
I am still being positive that somehow something good will come. But what do i do now? Shall i go home? Sleep in my car with whatever lil amount of money i have left? or am i really the wrong one and i dont know? |