Would You Go Into Business With Someone Who Had Been a SAHM For 8 Years?

[Anonymous]

The SAHM part doesn't bother me. Plenty of business-savvy SAHMs (some of whom even go on to create successful businesses from their homes). But from what you've described she doesn't have skills to contribute to your venture - that's the real issue. If this was anyone but a relative, would you even give it a second thought? Sounds like a no-brainer.

[Anonymous]

This is OP - I am not trolling. I cant be more specific but its a very close relative that I see on EVERY holiday and famliy gathering. I never took her task about ribbing me about the daycare thing. Part of me thinks she never knew how she was comng across while another part of me thinks she wished she could go back to work to (we're in the same field and my work is interesting/exciting). I just let it slide at the time.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:PP has you pegged with arrogant and clueless. But she forgot troll.

Seriously, if your imaginary relative is as valueless as you describe, the decision is a no-brainer. Even the dumbest shit wouldn't need DCUM to tell her it's a bad idea to go into business with someone who "brings nothing to the table." So you're just looking for people to validate your choices and damn other people for theirs. You sound like a fool, and in all honesty, your years in the workforce haven't sharpened your "skills" as much as you think because you lack originality, insight, creativity, and tact. I wouldn't hire or promote you and if you behaved this way while working for me, I'd fire you.

Signed,

Another working mom

To quote David Cassidy: I think I love you. Great post. Signed, A sometimes SAHM/A sometimes WOHM

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I don't think the SAHM part is even relevant. If she would make a good business partner then yes, if not then no. Obviously as you see her as someone who has no skills and no experience and you dislike her then no! Why would you even consider it?

+1. The SAH part wouldn't bother me. However, I would spend some time thinking about (1) her drive --is she really motivated? (2) Her skill set--what did she do before SAH? (3) Is she someone you'd want to spend a lot of time with, possibly in stressful situations?; (4) Is she someone you trust and respect?; (5) Could you handle this business yourself or do you really need a partner?

[Anonymous]

OP. Your post is a very unoriginal way to fuel the mommy war flames. Your story is not true and you are bored and looking for ways to start some shit. The fact that your imaginary relative is a SAHM has nothing to do with it. The fact that "she" has no skills is the issue...if this were a true story.

Signed,
A working husband of a working wife

[Anonymous]

Huh?! I don't think the OP's post is the stuff of genius - and surely, if she thought about it long enough, I think/hope she'd conclude that going into business with this relative was a bad idea.

But I don't get the accusations of trolling/mommy war starter. Some of you are incredibly cynical. Sometimes people post on an anonymous forum things that they're hesitant to discuss openly for fear of judgment. Sometimes those things are silly or controversial or infuriating, even. That doesn't make them trolls.

[Anonymous]

I might if I needed someone to come in as a minority partner or an employer who would take orders from me. If she expects to be on equal footing with you, I wouldn't do it, as you clearly think you bring more to the table and will be more responsible for any success and less culpable for failure.

I do have SAHM friends who would be excellent business partners and WOHM friends who would be lousy ones. depends on the person and your relationship with them.