Some people just will not learn.
I feel your pain. You want to help any way you can but there comes a time when anymore help turns into hurt. I'm at a point tonight that if one person decides to go home I'll be shutting down a press. I have 5 people moved into positions that they don't normally do. This is how bad stuff happens. I certainly have to remain vigilant tonight.
We've been here before and I'm sure we'll be here again... nature of the beast.
I realize it's all part of doing what I do but had to fire an employee that I have invested a huge amount of time and energy. A high drama guy that I have mentored until I just can't do it any more. Somedays are just no fun.
Quote from: avator on March 28, 2017, 11:47:32 PMWe've been here before and I'm sure we'll be here again... nature of the beast.Agree. I believe that I am where I am and do what I do because God placed me there to be a leader of men. Still trying to understand all I know about that. Some days I see them make such huge strides in becoming men of honor. Some days not so much.
Quote from: TerryH on March 28, 2017, 11:58:17 PMQuote from: avator on March 28, 2017, 11:47:32 PMWe've been here before and I'm sure we'll be here again... nature of the beast.Agree. I believe that I am where I am and do what I do because God placed me there to be a leader of men. Still trying to understand all I know about that. Some days I see them make such huge strides in becoming men of honor. Some days not so much.Funny you say that. Looking back on it, I feel all the times I've been laid off/fired was providence, and needed to happen to get through my thick head. Now I make more than most of the bosses I've had, and my wife laughs that I don't even know how to make a resume. Maybe being faithful in the little things (tithe)? I don't know. What I do know is I genuinely like work now. I feel almost like I'm working for God, my family, and myself; and my boss don't have to say to much. I guess in the morning I show up with a punch list in my mind of things I want to get done, which I guess I accomplish about half of every day.
Tough stuff Terry, haven't had to deal with it personally as my Dad takes care of the hiring and firing but I definitely get the after affects of guys that just don't want to learn and think they know It all and causes me ALOT more work personally. It's tough but we too do all we can to try to help and there's just a time and place and sometimes it's just not there place to be anymore. Never fun but sometimes it's better that way. Good Lord knows we'll never understand it but oh well.
One more thing. Obviously coming from a family with a victim mentality, I have no experience owning a company.But after getting to a place in life where I enjoy labor, I now notice others who labor well.The waiter, the kid in the tire shop, our babysitter who did the dishes. Now I literally think, "I wish I owned a business so I could hire them."
No opinions expressed here just a reminder.... be mindful of rule #3.
I had a recent run in with the rules. it's the only reason I mentioned it.