Hi Trevor-Yes, unfortunately, just like the cartoons where the store manager hires his favorite nephew, this does happen. I worked in a NYC theater where the manager tried to replace me with his son-in-law, who did not have one hour of time backstage and only wanted the job 'to party with the band dudes'. Needless to say, after he realized that he had to be the first person in the building, and often the last one out; and sometimes he was miles away from the bands or their after-show parties, he elected to take another job in the lobby selling popcorn! (true story) Hang in there-this is a great profession and I'm sure you will prove yourself to a better employer. -Rich