The showing of favoritism towards relatives, based upon relation, rather than on an objective evaluation of ability or suitability. This always makes for a wonderful work environment. You have all been there Nepotism runs rampant in the industry. Dad hires son, daughter, brother, sister, nephew who ever. They normally seem like nice people but shitty employees. But hey what the hell difference does it make you take the heat for lazy and lousy employees. You work harder so they can keep their jobs and sexually harass the staff. Of course a story from my career. I once worked for an independent operation. Oh no hear it comes “the story” Anyways I was originally hired to “Chainify” the concept as they were expanding. I was hired originally to write operations and recipe manuals. Yes another restaurant without recipes, how many times do we have to have this conversation!!!!!!!!! Anyways After becoming the GM I soon learned that I banned from managing a certain department, of course run by the owners sister. So I have a compensation plan based upon reaching certain P&L criteria. Well needless to say I got screwed When I did reach hit my bonus and a very large one at that, Guess who complained about the money until I hired my Attorney. Yea go figure Nepotism is for me a red flag with any organization. I would not work for an organization that engages in the active practice of nepotism. The very practice itself is not in the best interest of any business. Remember you are number 1 don”t let your employer treat you like number 2. There are 937,000 restaurants in the country I think you can find an employer that will treat you with the respect you deserve, allow you to grow as an individual and foster the environment of learning and creating a better life that you seek. Find those Employers and you will Prosper and may even enjoy your work

A quick update on the post concerning stupid managers. The Italian fast food restaurant that hired the stupid managers and thought that treating the employees like “Number 2″ has closed. Owners seem to hire the cheapest and not the best. The saying stepping over dollars to save pennies comes to mind. We can analysis this to death but the result, stupid managers are hired by stupid owners. These stupid owners are now short 1 restaurant because treating your employees like crap, to save money is about the stupidest business plan available. Yes Stupid managers will cost you your business literally.\n

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