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AITA? Turning Down Nepo Jobs, Family Loans, And Petty Revenge

podcast May 20, 2025

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Techish hosts Abadesi and Michael switch things up this week with some juicy AITA scenarios. They unpack turning down a big tech job handed to you through family connections, saying no to bankrolling your brother’s startup, and getting a little petty post-layoff. They dive into privilege, responsibility, and the messy mix of family and money.

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00:17 Turning Down a Big Tech Job Because of Nepotism
08:29 Saying No to Your Brother's Startup Dreams
18:30 Refusing to Help Your Boss After They Fire You [Patreon-Only]

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