Dear Senga - My Boss Is My Dad!
Dear Senga,
I don't know what to do. I'm 23 years old and my world has just literally fallen apart.
I've just found out that my dad's not actually my dad. I've been working for this guy, Gordon, for ages... and living in his flat (not like THAT, I rent from him with my mate Robbie)... but now I've found out he's much more than my boss. Gordon's my real dad. I had no idea my mum had even met him until yesterday!
I don't know how to start getting my head around this.
Mum didn't even tell me, said she wasn't brave enough. I found out at the same time as half of Shieldinch. It was humiliating.
How can I keep working for Gordon now? Why did he give me the job? Did he think about me when I was growing up? I've been working for him all this time... and he knew who I was. Even Jack (this bloke I work with) knew. Who else?
I can't believe my family's been living a lie for so long. I'm worrying about what else people are keeping from me.
How do I face everyone - my dad, Gordon, and everyone at work?
Thanks,
H xxxx
Comment number 1.
At 02:53 18th Nov 2009, billygoat13 wrote:H, I think you should treat your stepfather the same way you have always treated him, i mean he was there for you when Gordon was not. As far as Gordon i would continue to treat him as your boss and nothing more because unlike your stepfather he was not there for you. Then to top it all Gordon didn't even have the decency to confront you, his own daughter. Your mum, I think you should just give her a piece of your mind and be done with it from there. As for your co-workers you should just say screw them and what they think because it doesnt matter. You've got bigger issues than worrying about what your peers say. Well i hope that helps
My best wishes,
BillyGoat
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Comment number 2.
At 00:07 23rd Nov 2009, lesley wrote:Dear H.I can imagine how devastated you are about your boss being your dad.But just think how hard its been for him knowing that you were his daughter and not being able to be your dad.The truths out now and things are so different now that you have found out, but some good can come out from this.Its not that you dont like your boss/dad he has been good to you and very helpful and caring and even took you on to work for him.You have been given a chance to really get close to him now as a daughter and really get to know each other better.lifes too short to be angry.Obviously you have a lot of questions to ask Gordon and im sure he will answer them all in time.Main thing is you have found your real dad and i can imagine how upset you must feel but this is a great oportunity for you to spend quality time with him as your dad and to spend quality time with you as his daughter not his employee.As for the others i wouldnt worry about it,its you that matters not them, its youre life.
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