She Pushed Her Husband to Hire Her Cousin, But Little Did She Know It Would Lead to a Fractured Family.

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In a tale of family ties and professional boundaries, the Original Poster (OP) navigates a complex web of loyalty, deceit, and explosive conflict. When OP’s cousin, her husband’s assistant, oversteps by refusing to connect OP to her husband, it ignites a spark that culminates in a dramatic showdown. With the family’s unity hanging in the balance, a surprising confession brings the conflict to a head, leaving the reader questioning if the family bonds can survive this strain.

Family Favor

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OP’s aunt calls in a favor, asking for help finding a job for her daughter at OP’s husband’s business. Feeling obligated to help a family member in need, she consults with her husband, pleading with him to find some way to employ her cousin.

The Boss’s Assistant

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OP’s husband begrudgingly complies with the request and offers the cousin a position as his assistant. The cousin joyfully accepts, proud of her accomplishment and thinking that this will be an easy job.

Mediocre Employee

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Despite a slew of minor issues and shortcomings in her performance, OP keeps her employed to appease his wife and her aunt. He’d rather deal with a mismanaged calendar, forgotten appointments, and lukewarm coffee than disappoint his wife and her overly opinionated aunt.

An Unexpected Barrier

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One day, OP attempts to call her husband at work to allow their son to speak with him, a norm in their family life. Unexpectedly, the cousin refuses to transfer OP’s call, claiming the husband is busy, which leaves OP puzzled and frustrated.

An Abrupt Disconnect

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OP’s efforts to convince the cousin to pass the message on fall on deaf ears. Adding insult to injury, the cousin hangs up on OP, refusing to answer any subsequent calls, leaving OP in a state of fury.

In Pursuit of Justice

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Upon her husband’s return home, OP recounts the day’s events and suggests he fire the cousin. OP believes the cousin’s behavior indicates that she’s not up to the tasks of her role and should no longer hold the position.

Termination of Tenure

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A few weeks later, the husband heeds OP’s advice and terminates the cousin’s employment. This decision triggers an explosive response from the family, with the aunt demanding an explanation from OP.

Feigned Ignorance

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At first, OP tries to deflect her aunt’s questions, insisting she isn’t privy to the reasons behind the termination. However, after constant prodding, OP confesses that she played a role in her cousin’s job loss.

Accusations of Betrayal

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The aunt quickly spins the narrative, accusing OP of lacking family loyalty and punishing her daughter for doing her job. The family is soon filled with this distorted version of events, further straining family relations.

Threats of Legal Action

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The tension escalates when OP’s aunt and uncle threaten to sue her husband for wrongful termination. Even though her husband assures her they have no legal grounds, the threat adds a new layer of anxiety to the situation.

Unsuccessful Mediation

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OP’s parents try to mediate the situation half-heartedly but with no substantial success. Even they are afraid to stand up to the aunt. The family rift only seems to deepen, and the question lingers: Is OP to blame for this fiasco?

An Unexpected Ally

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A surprising ally emerges in OP’s defense: an overlooked family member. They claim to have overheard the cousin admitting to purposefully ignoring OP’s calls, which could serve to justify her termination.

A Risky Revelation

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After much thought, OP publicizes the newfound evidence, hoping to clear her name. This leads to a severe backlash from certain family members, who view this as a desperate attempt to justify her actions.

Was The Woman’s Behavior Appropriate?

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OP posts her story online for feedback. The readers in the community forum had a lot of mixed views on the matter. Here are some of their responses:

Forum Responds

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One reader said, “Your husband may have been busy. Your cousin may have just been doing her job. You didn’t even think about this as a possibility.”

Another Commenter Thinks

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Another responder wrote, “I bet you never contacted her last employer for references? The family never does. She was after a job for a reason. I bet she’s a bad employee.”

A Third View on The Story

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A different person stated, “Being upset and telling your husband is understandable, but escalating to demanding a firing seems way out of proportion.”

A Final Perspective on the Matter

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Another reader commented, “It sounds like your husband didn’t fire her for the reason you asked him to and that he was ready to fire her anyway for other things.”