MD at my firm dating my mom
So this is a super awkward situation but turns out an MD at the firm I work at is dating my mom. My mom mentioned the other day that she was dating someone and they’re looking to start a serious relationship. I was happy for her and asked who he is and what he does only to find out he’s an MD at my firm. He doesn’t know I’m her son yet as she hasn’t mentioned me a lot. While I find the whole situation super uncomfortable I do think he’s a good guy. Any advice on how to navigate this situation? My mom will probably formally introduce him soon so do I just wait until she does it or let him know beforehand?
Just be normal? Unless they are your direct boss this doesn't impact you at all. It doesn't seem like you even have interaction with this guy.
This is not awkward or uncomfortable, just show up when she chooses to introduce you and don't be weird about it...
I’ve worked with him a few times but you’re correct he’s not my direct boss. Honestly, I’m just a bit weirded out by it since I tend to keep my personal and professional life very seperated.
From your title I assume you're very young, fresh out of college.
Since you think he seems like a good guy, don't worry about it. If he's old enough to be dating your mom, and he's a successful PE guy, then he should know how to keep it mature and professional. He'll be a little surprised when he finds out, but nothing more than that.
Thank you, I see your point and agree. I’m just wondering how to navigate this at home and at work. I like to keep my professional and personal life seperate but this just makes it hard to do that. I get that I should act normal but it’s hard to fully let go knowing someone pretty senior at your company is right there.
Congrats on the backdoor nepotism
Backdoor going on in more ways than one...
Idk if I should banana this for clever or poop it because well… back door you know.
Congrats
Make sure to have a clean resume for the first meet.
“Give me good staffings and I’ll never be around the house on Saturdays”
The only thing I’m confused about: presumably your mom knew where her BF works and where you work but never highlighted it or considered that beforehand? Surely she should have realised it.
But no reason why you can’t be professional and mature about it. Just wait until you’re formally introduced and the MD will also do his part to make it easier for you. It’s honestly more awkward for him, he has to lowkey impress you to get your mom to like you so the onus is on him too.
Your first paragraph already highlighted why it can't possibly not be a troll (I mean...when last have you seen such a post title on WSO that was real?). I never had any intention of reading any single paragraph (initially) – just wanted to comment "not again🙄" after only seeing the title – only to be shocked that comments were taking it seriously
satire
Does this mean you can call him dad at client meetings?
Daddy.
”Show me the next slide, Daddy.”
This is a new and refreshing troll post, I’ll give it a solid 8.5/10
In the off chance it’s real, when yall “meet” you can jokingly say “Chad you’re banging my mom? I’m going to need that promotion asap” then be normal about it
Time to ask your new dad for some walking around money
This is how careers are made pt2
Also how OP’s stepbrother is made
it’s a two-fer
You need to hedge against risk by dating one of his kids.
Setting everything else aside. I'd be pretty fucking pissed at my mom if the above sentence was the case. She's getting pretty serious with this guy but hasn't even talked much about her kid.....like what......reallly?
No offense, but what kind of fucking deadbeat is your mom? Like 99% of mom's can't stop talking about their kids let alone successful ones in banking.
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