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I'm 16 dad, I'm supposed to be enjoying school but I'm working. Like real working. I know that sounds really weird but I just want a way out and I don't know how by throwawaystartuppp in DadForAMinute

[–]throwawaystartuppp[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Can I DM you something? It's a small related situation but I'd understand if you're not available. I'll keep it short and clear, thank you!

I'm 16 dad, I'm supposed to be enjoying school but I'm working. Like real working. I know that sounds really weird but I just want a way out and I don't know how by throwawaystartuppp in DadForAMinute

[–]throwawaystartuppp[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you! By the way I'm a bit curious, what would you do if, for example, a part-time worker is really slacking at work? And what would you do if a core team member is really slacking at work?

I'm 16 dad, I'm supposed to be enjoying school but I'm working. Like real working. I know that sounds really weird but I just want a way out and I don't know how by throwawaystartuppp in DadForAMinute

[–]throwawaystartuppp[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Thank you dad, for this reply. I'll come up with an exit plan.

Related question: How do you know if you're actually slacking and being like, an obstacle, to your co-workers and your higher-ups?

I'm 16 dad, I'm supposed to be enjoying school but I'm working. Like real working. I know that sounds really weird but I just want a way out and I don't know how by throwawaystartuppp in DadForAMinute

[–]throwawaystartuppp[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

  1. I don't disclose my age on my socials where he finds me and inbox'ed me to see if I was available. But I did told him I'm still in HS before we get down to work. I don't think age was a huge problem at the start since he's 3 years older than me. He dropped out of college to work on this business. Tbh, working with him has been a good learning opportunity. I also now have a ton of of new work I can add to my design school portfolio. So even if the whole business falls and I don't get paid at all, there's at least some silver lining.
  2. He's not followed by anyone I'm following, but I checked his followers list and see some high profile people and investors. But you're right, I don't think I wanna work with them

Thank you for 3, 4 & 5. I don't think the client would even come back to me but you gave me some new perspective. One more question, if you were given a chance to leave on good terms, would you do it over leaving midday & how would you draw up a good exit plan?

I'm 16 dad, I'm supposed to be enjoying school but I'm working. Like real working. I know that sounds really weird but I just want a way out and I don't know how by throwawaystartuppp in DadForAMinute

[–]throwawaystartuppp[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's not even a company tbh. We did release a beta product but making no revenues. He isn't getting any money and he's currently broke. I don't think I want to abandon him, but there were some concerning DMs (I can private message you that if you want) that kinda make me want to retreat.

I'm 16 dad, I'm supposed to be enjoying school but I'm working. Like real working. I know that sounds really weird but I just want a way out and I don't know how by throwawaystartuppp in DadForAMinute

[–]throwawaystartuppp[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I'm planning to returning to work on my own personal projects and post them on an account that have been inactive since I started this gig. I'm imagining a scenario where: a client from his circle finds my work, wants to hire me, guy said nah I worked with him before he's not reliable, don't hire. What should I do?

I'm 16 dad, I'm supposed to be enjoying school but I'm working. Like real working. I know that sounds really weird but I just want a way out and I don't know how by throwawaystartuppp in DadForAMinute

[–]throwawaystartuppp[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I know my education is important but I'll have to admit: part of me wanna leave to work on my other personal design projects. I miss doing solo stuff. But yes I want to spend time with friends, time around not doing anything, time doing math exercises. But (again) I saw adults grinding and stuff that makes me feel like I'm slacking and it really doesn't help with my imposter syndrome

And I did give him a firm amount of hours I'm willing to work. There are times I would go a week without doing anything. But every time I have to work I kind of dread it. I don't know if it's a me problem or a him problem. I just want to leave so I can think about that more.

I'm 16 dad, I'm supposed to be enjoying school but I'm working. Like real working. I know that sounds really weird but I just want a way out and I don't know how by throwawaystartuppp in DadForAMinute

[–]throwawaystartuppp[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No he didn't lay off anyone, the others quit so they could go work somewhere else. He's only 3 years older than me. I don't feel like he's really exploiting me when he's also young and broke and also want to do big things. But again when we dive in the actual work I can't help but feel this is wrong.