To ask DM to work with me?

[Tillsforthrills]

I own a business and am self employed.

The business has done well but I’m at the stage where I need a reliable staff member to help me. I’m return I can offer very good pay and flexibility but the person working with me would also need to register as self employed and pay their taxes.

DM is in a comfortable but boring job and due to retire in 4 years.

Would it be unreasonable to offer her employment with me for those 4 years or would this affect her negatively.

Anyone expert or knowledgeable in these areas please help as I’d like to know whether it’s worth her while or not.

@Tambourinetunes

Yes, she could and really wants to look into it. I can’t help feeling though that this would be to her detriment. I will go through it all thoroughly before making final decisions but I’d need to make sure I can offer her something better rather than equal.

It's perfectly reasonable for someone who has set up a business to be uninformed about being an employer- that's why OP is here asking questions. There are all sorts of stages of thinking involved going from 'oh I wonder if...' right through to having had detailed specific advice and then being ready to act on it.

Good luck, OP. I hope you find someone who fits- I understand wanting someone you know and trust in this initial phase of expansion.

@picklemewalnuts really appreciate someone that understands this transition!

Happy new year to you