So when I say to Son as he goes out 'Where you going? Who you seeing? What are you doing?'
That would be annoying?
Good, Excellent
And as he's on his way out, don't forget to lick your handkerchief and wipe the marks off his face.
Damn, I've been forgetting to do that
I wouldn't worry, since he has a job at so young an age already, he will be learning how to say "no" to people in a position of power over him at a much earlier age than most of his peers. This is good practice for him. First he has to get screwed, then he'll understand why he needs to say "no" the next time. More than likely, the next call in for a "chat", he will have suffered enough and mulled over it enough to stand his ground with conviction.
And he'll also learn that he's "just" got an entry level position and saying no one too many times will result in him getting replaced.
Sometimes you need to learn to pick your battles or live with the consequences.. i know tons of people who rarely say no to the boss and just complain to the coworkers. It's a lofty ideal to stick it to the boss but people rarely do unless they are vital to a companie's business and are not easily replaced.
I'd rather explain any problems to the boss if I have a grievance rather than poke up with it and whinge, but in the climate of the moment it's a delicate position.
Son is probably the only 'low level' employee that has stuck with the restaurant and I think it's fair to ask to cut his hours for the next 3 months to finish his exams.
But he's happy with the new hours and in a weird way now seems to be more positive, both about work and college.
Starting to take control of his own life maybe?
Oh I'd go with 'you must be happy in your work' all the time.
