I Worked In My Dad’s Business Since I Was 14. When He Gave It To My Brother, I Did This Instead 😈

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I've been working at Dad's shop since I was 14, thinking one day it’d be mine. But when Dad handed over the keys to my brother Jake instead, I was floored.

Is this how it ends? I thought. But then, something sparked inside me, pushing me in a direction I'd never considered.

What I decided to do next shocked everyone, even myself, and changed everything forever.

Facing The Empty Office

I stood there, looking at the empty office space that Dad left for me to tidy up after Jake's big promotion.

It was like walking into a ghost town, filled with memories of long hours I'd spent proving myself here.

I sighed, grabbed a trash bag, and started clearing out paperwork, thinking of all the years spent believing I was earning my place.

It was like wrestling with a storm of emotions, but I did my best to push them aside.

Coffee Vent With Lisa

Later, I met Lisa at our favorite café. "You won't believe it," I huffed, stirring my coffee. "He just hands the shop to Jake." Lisa shook her head, "That's messed up.

What are you gonna do now?" she asked. Her focus grounded me. We brainstormed, and it felt good sharing my jumble of thoughts with someone who gets it.

Maybe it was time for a fresh start, to build something that's all my own.

A Candle Idea Is Born

Over our third cup of coffee, Lisa grinned and said, "Why not make those awesome candles you’ve been talking about?

We could sell them at local markets!" Her excitement was contagious. I laughed, "You think people would actually buy them?" She nodded eagerly, "Of course!

It’ll be fun and who knows, it could be huge." It was like watching a tiny spark grow into a flame.

Suddenly, our weekend candle business idea seemed entirely possible.

Marcus Offers To Help

Marcus heard about our plan and wanted in. "You two will need some serious strategy," he said, already doodling logistics on a napkin.

"I’ve got spare time and a knack for planning!" His enthusiasm was wrapped in sincerity. It felt like a team forming, like a new chapter was opening up.

I looked at Lisa. She raised her eyebrows, "What do you say?" I smiled and nodded. "Welcome aboard, Marcus.

We’re doing this."