Would you work for a friend?

[GreenerGrass321]

I had lunch recently with a friend, and they are starting their own company, due to open soon. I currently work part time, and mentioned that when DS starts school in September, I may consider getting another part time job during school hours, and friend said that if I was serious, he could offer me a job. I am not qualified in his area of expertise, but the job would be more admin, and form filling, which I could do.

We have been friends for many years, and I considering him to be a close friend, although we don’t always see each other as I have a child, and he is always busy with work and has a large social network.

Just wondered if anyone had worked for a friend before, and if any issues arose from the change in relationship from friend to boss.

Have you ever slept with him?

I did for a couple of years. The working relationship was good but the friendship suffered. When I stopped working for him it was a relief in many ways.

No I wouldn't. I've seen it go really wrong with a couple of people I know and wouldn't risk it.

I've got a friend who runs a company I could have worked for but I value the friendship too much to risk messing that up.

I also wouldn't get too friendly with someone I worked for either. Ultimately they're your boss and that will always come first for them.

Nope, never mix business with pleasure.

No! Nor would I ever, and I know that something like that would never be an issue

DP did - it was a bit of a disaster and the friendship never recovered. It shifts the bounderies in a weird way. They feel they can ask more from you as you're a mate and you feel you should have more leeway as they're a mate ...

My best friend worked for me & it was great.

I think more often that not though it can kill the friendship.

id look around & apply for other jobs, but I wouldn't discount his offer, especially as you'd be admin & him doing the work/sales side, just stay in your lane & it coukd work out well, especially if there's flexibility on both sides.

Not if I want to keep the friendship.

No, I wouldn’t ever.

No I wouldn't. I own 3 businesses and I turned a friend down for a job because i didnt think it would be a good idea. they weren't qualified either so it was an easy no. But I wouldn't cross those wires.