Work for someone you hate?

randal said:
If you've got plenty of work on and can afford to ditch it, ask to speak to the sister and tell her your reasons as to why you can't accept the position.

Else, make sure your contracts are watertight and keep your nose exceptionally clean whilst there and plough on (job, not sister).
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Good advice
 
Is the sister really going to know who you are, she's probably quite professional even if she does, and would just give you a passing glance.
 
Get paid in advance, in cash!

Otherwise be busy, very busy! :D

(Seriously. Don't ignore the possibility that they specifically selected you in order to continue the vendetta! :eek: )
 
randal said:
If you've got plenty of work on and can afford to ditch it, ask to speak to the sister and tell her your reasons as to why you can't accept the position.

Else, make sure your contracts are watertight and keep your nose exceptionally clean whilst there and plough on (job, not sister).
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Seems sensible but then there's the hassle of a contract for a 1/2 day job & would seem like a red flag.


Orionaut said:
(Seriously. Don't ignore the possibility that they specifically selected you in order to continue the vendetta! :eek: )
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Friend said that too might be over dramatic but its a possibility.

Honestly I think Ill just leave it, but now how to do it without being classed as discrimination or some other balls.
 
PwnDirect said:
Friend said that too might be over dramatic but its a possibility.

Honestly I think Ill just leave it, but now how to do it without being classed as discrimination or some other balls.
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I don't know what line of work you're in but presuming you don't want to say "I'm turning down the job because your brothers are scumbags and I think you might be as well" then you could just say "no thanks" and that you're already busy/have another appointment/job is uneconomical for you.

Why would you think that turning down the job could be discriminatory? Unless the sister has some protected characteristic and you're rejecting the job on the basis of that characteristic it's difficult to see why it should be an issue - having unpleasant family members isn't a protected characteristic as far as I'm aware... You are self-employed so it's up to you which contracts you do or do not accept and your reasons for doing so are your own unless you really are being discriminatory based on irrelevant characteristics.

I'd be surprised if the sister knows or cares particularly who you are but I don't know the situation.
 
semi-pro waster said:
I don't know what line of work you're in but presuming you don't want to say "I'm turning down the job because your brothers are scumbags and I think you might be as well" then you could just say "no thanks" and that you're already busy/have another appointment/job is uneconomical for you.

Why would you think that turning down the job could be discriminatory?
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I think he's already said yes to the job, hence why it's a little awkward now.

Guessing he's just been careful with the discrimination thing, you know how it is these days! But yeah, doubt it will matter. Just say you didn't realise and after checking your timetable you won't be taking on any more jobs for a while.
 
semi-pro waster said:
I don't know what line of work you're in but presuming you don't want to say "I'm turning down the job because your brothers are scumbags and I think you might be as well" then you could just say "no thanks" and that you're already busy/have another appointment/job is uneconomical for you.

Why would you think that turning down the job could be discriminatory? Unless the sister has some protected characteristic and you're rejecting the job on the basis of that characteristic it's difficult to see why it should be an issue - having unpleasant family members isn't a protected characteristic as far as I'm aware... You are self-employed so it's up to you which contracts you do or do not accept and your reasons for doing so are your own unless you really are being discriminatory based on irrelevant characteristics.

I'd be surprised if the sister knows or cares particularly who you are but I don't know the situation.
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******?

I am self-employed too. I used to be fairly forgiving in the past but bitter (and expensive! much more to the point! :eek:) experience means that if I even see anything remotely horsey (Say a concrete horses head) on a potential customers council house gate post I will just drive by without even dropping a gear!

Am I being "Discriminatory"? Damn Right!

Am I also protecting my self based on many years of practical experience?

Damn right too!
 
Just pondering wording, These days everything is classed as discrimination so gotta be careful.

In my experience an apple doesn't fall too far from the tree
& I'am not risking not getting paid at the end.
 
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