Nepotism

 

We have a nepotism policy at work.  We’re for it.

 

Becky used to work for us before Taylor was born, and for a while after.  Having a newborn at the office was a great attraction.  More often than not, when we offered to deliver something, clients would ask if Becky and the baby were in the office, maybe they would just stop by and pick it up.

 

A few years ago, we were looking for help getting all our client 990s (nonprofit tax returns) out the door.  With kids off to school and some out of the house, Becky offered to come back and help.  That has worked out great for us and she’s still there.  She’s incognito too.  Just by name, Becky Alexander, there is no obvious indication that she’s related to me.  Clients don’t automatically know they’re working with a next generation…. She gets by on her own merit.

 

Now, though, things have changed.  Granddaughter Taylor represents another generation working at our office.  She’s working with the Office Manager.  Taylor’s last name is also Alexander, Taylor Alexander, so no clues there, but when she answers the phone she says “Taylor, Roth and Company, this is Taylor.”