Thanks. Yes and no. I know that for one, i have worked for him on and off since i was 17 years old (that is about 20 years, OMG) and i find that he leaves me almost completely alone, to run the ship my way. I had a whole post on my career and options etc.... I have thought this through so many ways and right now, in this moment just stopped worrying for my own sanity. I am just starting DBT, i have a feeling in time, i might decide it is time to move on. I can not yet see that horizon the skies are too cloudy for me to look that far ahead. I asked him outright recently after a few week lull where no one could be paid due to transition in our main Customer. I asked if i should seek part time or another job? He said to wait b/c things will pick back up- and i am hoping that by voicing my opinion more, things will turn around.

Recently i made some changes here- and even today i had a meeting with a supervisor which took place in my office, and i want to do things like that much more. The way it works here is very ..... old school

Also he is putting me through classes and i am earning certificates, so furthering my edu is a huge bonus.

however, i take your advice as friendly consideration- thank you and in the back of my mind, i also think he is very controlling of me, and his family. However, i also appreciate that my dad let me in the biz, as when his dad owned it / was alive, he never let his daughters have anything to do w/ it, despite them wanting to.

So.... its VERY hard decision, and that is why right now is not time to worry.

Perhaps this choice will feel more clear one day.
But, at the same time, when i had my old job, and ran into financial troubles, my dad was there to help me. I think while controlling, he is also quite generous.