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    Backstory...I've been working on this startup with my brother for a LONG time. Last few months it has really started to take shape. Have received some funding etc etc...going OK.

    But I'm on the verge of chucking it in. my brother has always been a bit of an arsehole...loves to make stupid little sarcastic comments and thinks he knows EVERYTHING...despite the fact he has NFI when it comes to design or tech...thinks his opinion is the only one that carries any weight.

    Today has been close to the final straw. I'm just not sure I can be bothered dealing with his shit any longer. Seriously thinking I'd rather be doing something totally on my own than something with him.

    Have refrained from responding to any of his petty shit this afternoon...I think I'll take the weekend to cool off and re-evaluate.

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    • ooof that sucks. hope the time and energy invested gets rewarded.thumb_screws
    • Yep, I could never work with my brother, we get on okay but have had many issues over the years, working together would be a nightmare though. You must've had afadein11
    • good r'ship to even consider it so focus on that if you can, cooling off and expressing your concerns calmly is a good idea though.fadein11
    • Maybe have a really good chat. layout your concerns and some solutions that would make for a happier co-exist. Then you know you tried and did the right thing.sothere
    • Tell him.. calmly, once you are calm, rationalise it, tell him seriously and calmly. Ask for a change as it's not working for you. Don't make am ultimatum.shapesalad
    • Can relate. Had the same with my brother. Still working together since this day. Sothere is giving a good suggestion. For me it helped so far.milfhunter
    • you need a 3rd person to moderate. least you can make decisions thentrooperbill
    • Working with family... nuh uh!mort_
    • Never work for family or friends lol
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    • I'm with mort, working with or for family... Is a big No No.

      Good luck, cooling off is going to do well, for you, the proj. and your relationship :)      OBBTKN
    • Have been doing some work for my older cousin's company, last summer I went to his house to punch him in the face, luckily he had just left. Now we're good.Beeswax
    • When he gets on your nerves, go punch a pillow while saying all the shit that you wanted to scream to his face. You need to release that energy somehow...Beeswax
    • for your own health and that is a great method that worked for me...Beeswax
    • Are you in Oasis?BK
    • lol BKfadein11
    • Would work for a company that would employ someone like him? If the answer is no then why would you work there?SlashPeckham
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