My Father Fired Me Because His Biological Son Wanted My Job — Karma Didn’t Let It Slide
Sheldon has spent years working in his stepfather’s construction company, starting at 15 with basic tasks and gradually taking on more responsibility. His stepfather, who married Sheldon’s mother when he was 10, enforced strict rules, making Sheldon pay rent by age 16. Despite the tough love approach, Sheldon worked hard, eventually becoming foreman and believing he had earned his place in the family.
Everything changed when David, his stepbrother, returned after years away. David, having sided with his mother during their parents’ divorce, re-entered the family dynamic, threatening Sheldon’s position. Just as Sheldon was grappling with this shift, he received a call from a rival company, offering him a chance to move forward in his career. Instead of retaliating against his stepfather, he chose to leave gracefully. However, a few months later, his stepfather called, desperate for his help.
