Family pressuring me to get my sibling a job at the place I work, am I in the wrong?

[Anonymous]

My younger sibling is 24 and has been in and out of jobs since they left school.

They don’t have any GCSEs and only have a level 3 qualification in something which isn’t relevant.

They’ve done factory work and care work and that’s it, and are struggling to get a job due to having no GCSE’s and being picky about what job they want.

They’re redoing their GCSE maths but keep failing.

The job that’s available is an admin job which needs maths skills.

My family keep pressuring me to get them the job but I know they won’t be good at it, and will give me an attitude when I tell them what to do (they do out of work) as I’ll be their direct supervisor.

I’ve spoke to the boss but it’s up to him who he hires.

My family are getting annoyed at the fact I’m not saying “yes, we’ll hire them” when I’ve told them I don’t have the power to make the decision.

Am I in the wrong?

[AI Opinion]

You're not in the wrong. Balancing family expectations and professional responsibilities can be challenging. While your family wants to help your sibling, it's important to prioritize workplace needs and your professional reputation. Hiring someone unfit for the position, especially as their supervisor, could create tension and disrupt team dynamics. Be honest about the limitations of your influence in hiring and share your concerns with your family. Encourage your sibling to continue improving their skills and explore roles that match their qualifications. Your integrity and responsibility are key in this situation.

[Little_Bumblebee]

No. Especially if they're not qualified.

If they were, you could maybe talk about getting them an interview, but that's also as far as anyone could request.