Tyler Perry recently opened up about why he had to let go of his own aunt from a job and discussed the firm guidelines he establishes for his family members.
His recent projects on Netflix have been quite successful, helping him to reach an even larger audience. Perry’s comedic TV show, “She The People,” has left viewers laughing, with some describing it as “funny as f**k.” Additionally, “Straw” has garnered praise from both fans and critics.
In a conversation about family dynamics, Perry shared his experience of having to fire his aunt. During an appearance on Kirk Franklin’s YouTube series, “Den of Kings,” Perry recounted offering his aunt a position because she frequently requested financial help.
He explained, “I was sending the money. And I was like, ‘Look, I wanna help you, and I want to help you build this thing, not be welfare to you. So let me give you a job.’”
However, Perry noted that his aunt often failed to attend work, leaving him no option but to let her go. He stated, “Well, you gotta go. Because you want me to hand you the money, but you don’t wanna work for it. See that doesn’t work for me,” emphasizing his belief that hard work should accompany financial support.
He applies the same principle to his son, saying that at 10 years old, his son must complete chores to earn rewards. “I don’t believe in giving us things that are just gonna handicap us,” Perry added.
Despite supporting family members financially at his late mother’s request, Perry sent them a firm letter following her passing in 2009, setting an expectation for self-sufficiency.
He stated, “I sent all of them letters, saying, ‘Listen, you got 60 days to become gainfully employed because I’m not gonna keep supporting you like this.”
Perry pointed out that this approach helped family members to secure jobs, even if they weren’t high-paying, as it instilled a sense of pride. “It’s the same thing I would want somebody to do for me,” he remarked.
Interestingly, Perry revealed that a family member became upset when he declined to give them $1 million, underlining the challenges of handling family expectations when it comes to financial wealth.