I have a remote job that pays 70k and I'm 29. My dad runs a steel business, but it needs a lot of travel—visiting big factories, taking orders, and working 18‑hour days. He's handling it alone now and makes about 4‑5 lakh profit each month, though it's hard work. I'm comfortable with my job and a relaxed lifestyle. My dad says if I don't join, he won't be able to manage later, but I don't want that much grind. Should I stay in my job or take over the business?
Why not hire someone to manage the workload?
I'm stuck on the same dilemma too—let's see the suggestions.
Just picture if your dad didn't own a business and you could earn that 4‑5 lakh a month instead of 70k.
At some point you'll have to take it over, and honestly, once it's yours the hard work becomes second nature. It won't be easy at first, but it gets easier as you move forward.
You could lose your remote job tomorrow and end up far from home looking for a lower‑pay gig. What you have now is something most corporate folks dream about. I wouldn't give that up, no matter how tough the work is.
Bro, have you seen the recent layoffs at big companies? Even people with 20‑year tenures are being let go. Joining your dad's business now would be a smart move—sooner the better.
People often don't get the privilege that comes with a family‑owned business.
Yes, support your father.
When you're an adult but still thinking like a kid. You're lucky that things are set up for you—don't be foolish. You won't manage on 70k after marriage. Work hard for a few years, build big savings and you could retire early. Plus, private jobs can end anytime, no matter how good you are.
Your 70k might grow to 1‑4 lakh in the next 15 years, but that's largely out of your control. Your dad's 4 lakh a month could become 50 lakh a month with hard and smart work over the next five years, and you can always hire staff to handle tasks.