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Re:How Should I Tell My Brother His Work Ethic Is Awful? by CyberFonic on Thursday August 16, 2018 @10:03PM (#17779805)
It is often said that it is a very bad idea to go into business with friends and family. Your situation is a good example. If you had hired a programmer and he did work like your brother does, then you would probably fire him after a couple of warnings. But you can't fire your brother -- well you can fire him as a programmer and keep him as a brother. Other people have done that and once they get over the short-term upset, things tend to work out for the better.

If you want to go down that path, it might be advisable to have a trusted and respected family member to mediate. If there is no such person then somebody independent would be a good idea. But do not try a friend for that role, it would only cause rifts.

Re:How Should I Tell My Brother His Work Ethic Is Awful? by dikaio on Friday August 17, 2018 @05:27AM (#17781440)
This is actually the best advice I've heard all night, thanks @CyberFonic!