The problem with working for family is that the personal can often override the professional. Those petty disagreements and long-held grudges are not just confined to the home, but become a part of the working environment as well. While nepotism can feel like the comfortable route when it comes to navigating the rocky landscape of the job market, it can come back to bite you. There are downsides to being at the top of the hiring list just because you happen to be related.