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A post about choosing between a stable job and an ageing father\u2019s family business had sparked mixed reactions.(Representational image\/Gemini AI generated) A son torn between stability and responsibility<\/p>\n\u20b930 LPA seeks advice on quitting job to take over father\u2019s business”> <\/p>\n
Published on: Nov 13, 2025 07:48 am IST <\/p>\n
A young professional had asked Reddit if he should quit his high paying job to take over his ageing father\u2019s business. <\/p>\n
A 29-year-old Indian professional has sparked an engaging debate online after asking whether he should quit his well-paid corporate job to take charge of his father\u2019s food manufacturing business.<\/p>\n
A post about choosing between a stable job and an ageing father\u2019s family business had sparked mixed reactions.(Representational image\/Gemini AI generated) A son torn between stability and responsibility<\/p>\n
In his detailed post, the man shared, \u201cI am 29 years old. I have a job with 30 LPA. It is a decent job with good hours. My father owns a food manufacturing business with annual income of approximately 50 LPA. He is old now, about 60 years, and I have been thinking of taking over the business.\u201d<\/p>\n
He added that he has \u201ca pretty decent idea of the work\u201d and that his father would still be around to guide him through the transition. As an only child and someone who is unmarried, he feels the responsibility to ensure that the business does not decline. He reflected, \u201cSometimes I think he has worked enough and he should have a quiet, stress free and calm life. I have been thinking about this for some time now. Kindly express your views and opinions if you are in the same boat or you have gone through this.\u201d<\/p>\n
Check out the post here:<\/p>\n
Online community reacts with mixed but thoughtful opinions<\/p>\n
The post has drawn several responses that offer different perspectives on balancing family expectations with personal career ambitions. One user remarked, \u201cLet your father work unless he decides to retire. If you have an idea to make the business bigger, sure go ahead and jump right into it, but I would suggest let things be till they can no longer function without you.\u201d Another person, sharing a similar predicament, said, \u201cIn the same dilemma. I live and work overseas and while they do not expect me to take over, they also kinda do.\u201d<\/p>\n
Some comments strongly encouraged entrepreneurship. One user stated, \u201cDo business. There is no job security in corporate,\u201d while another emphasised, \u201cDo family business. Invest your skills on something you own and expand it rather than some other company.\u201d A more enthusiastic response read, \u201cBusiness for sure bro, why would anyone still work for someone else if they had such a great family business. It is like you are being boosted by hard work of an entire lifetime.\u201d<\/p>\n
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