"My Child..."—Business Owners Frustrated by Part-Time Workers' Mothers Who Call at All Hours [What Do You Think?]

[The Financial News] A story posted online by a business owner, who is troubled by a part-time worker's mother frequently calling the store to make even minor requests, has sparked debate.

On the 17th, a business owner posted in an online community under the title, 'I'm annoyed because my part-time worker's mother keeps calling.'
A, who wrote the post, explained that after hiring a part-time worker in their early twenties, the worker's mother has been repeatedly calling the store.
A also shared that the mother made unreasonable requests, such as asking, "My child has back problems, so please don't let them take out heavy trash," "Please make sure they wear rubber gloves when using water," and "If you don't answer the phone, put my child on the line."
A went on to say, "During rush hour (busy periods), if I miss a call, the mother calls the part-time worker and asks to speak to the owner," expressing mental exhaustion from the repeated interference.
The part-time worker is also struggling. According to A, the worker confided, "My mother is overprotective and it's really hard. Even though I'm an adult, I still have a curfew and she doesn't let me hang out with friends."
A added, "I'm worried about hurting the worker's feelings, so I can't easily let them go. It's only been a few days since they started, but I'm really torn about whether to keep them or not. I feel lost about how to minimize the worker's hurt and resolve this issue."

Other business owners who saw the story offered advice, saying, "Maybe you could give the worker a little extra pay to soften the blow if you let them go," and "This is more than enough reason to ask them to leave."
Some suggested that a firm attitude toward the mother is necessary.
"You should definitely tell the mother not to call anymore," and "There's no need to employ someone while taking on their family issues or meeting all their parents' demands," they advised.
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