Dad needs to tell young sons their mom is dead
What hurts me most is the emotional investment, time and loyalty.
I know my family needs my help, but I continue to get the short end of the stick.
I just want to make everyone happy.
Your advice?
-- Uncompensated
Dear Uncompensated: If you are on the payroll at this company and you are working and they are not paying you, they are likely breaking federal law.
"Nepotism" is when family members favor one another in the workplace.
What you are experiencing is abuse.
You should find another job immediately. Keep all of your records from this job, including all written communication, in order to try to receive back pay.
If you want to help your family members in your free time, perhaps you could volunteer on nights or weekends. Working under these circumstances is not good for you.
Dear Amy: Wow. "Driving Me Nuts" described that annoying, grating speaking style that I even hear on NPR. "Vocal fry" describes it perfectly.
Now, how can we get it to stop?
-- Had It
Dear Had It: This, too, shall pass.
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