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How do I get out of a family business?
How to Escape the Family Business
- Leave sooner rather than later.
- Change careers, not just jobs.
- Say maintaining the relationship is the most important thing.
- After you find a new job and leave, express regret.
- Set clear boundaries.
- Be unfailingly positive about your new job.
How long does the average family business last?
The average life span of a family-owned business is 24 years (familybusinesscenter.com, 2010). About 40\% of U.S. family-owned businesses turn into second-generation businesses, approximately 13\% are passed down successfully to a third generation, and 3\% to a fourth or beyond (Businessweek.com, 2010).
Do family owned businesses pay more?
A group of family members that are paid more than everyone else is par for the course in many family owned businesses. It may be for tax purposes (if Dad owns the business, it may be a way to give his children their “inheritance” through large paychecks).
Why do so many people want to quit the family business?
Being in the family business might not have been your dream from the very start. You might’ve been forced to join due to your parents and now it feels like you aren’t living your OWN dreams. This is a very common reason so many people want to quit the family business.
What is the best way to leave a family business?
“The best way to leave is to be transparent about reasons for departure – but this needs to be done in a considerate and professional way, for example: ‘I’m choosing to pursue a different path that’s a better fit with my interests’. It’s also helpful to acknowledge and appreciate the opportunity offered to be part of the family enterprise.”
Does it matter how you ended up at the family business?
It does not matter how you ended up at the family business, because at the end of the day you are there now and you are stuck in a rut. I want you to know that leaving a family business is a difficult task and not always as straightforward as it sounds, as you’ve probably found out firsthand and the reason you landed on this page.
Should you join the family business?
You’ll be joining the family business, of course! If your parents run a family business, joining the family biz seems like a no-brainer. After all, not only are jobs hard to come by, but there are also countless advantages to working for your folks.