on August 9, 2009 I told him that I thought it would be a good idea if he transferred out of our team and went to research and documents for the time being. He had been late a few times as his wife was having complications with this pregnancy. Tardiness I can handle and cover for. But his work had been slipping. I noticed. Our boss noticed. The owner noticed. I thought he had it worked out after the birth and the baby and mother were hale and healthy. Now with an infant at home (I understand his situation can not be easy) I give him one last warning as per my directives from my boss. That was two weeks ago. I find a personal note from my boss on my desk this morning to call A.S.A.P. I knew it would not be good. I got my instructions. I asked if we could transfer him or put him on unpaid leave for punishment. Not an option.
You (and your company) were very accommodating. In the end it was his choices that caused this. I'm sure that doesn't make it easier for you to have to have fired him, but if you feel guilt, it's misplaced. Compassion is okay of course
If you are from Betelgeuse, please have one of your Earth friends read what I've written before you respond. Or try concentrating harder.
"The trophy problem has become extreme."
"The trophy problem has become extreme."
Have you ever had to fire someone?
19/10/2009 03:34:57 PM
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ouch that's rough
19/10/2009 03:45:27 PM
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Yes. I still have my job.
19/10/2009 03:59:12 PM
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Re: Yes. I still have my job.
19/10/2009 06:03:40 PM
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Absolutely.
19/10/2009 06:06:05 PM
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...does that matter if he didn't do his job, and that had negative consequences for the company? *NM*
19/10/2009 06:28:03 PM
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As long as its ok for people to sack women who get pregnant
19/10/2009 07:59:58 PM
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Women who get pregnant and are using that as an excuse to not do their jobs? Sure.
19/10/2009 09:11:56 PM
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I'm with you...
19/10/2009 11:32:08 PM
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Thats not at all what I'm saying
20/10/2009 12:40:28 AM
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Can you work and give birth at the same time?
20/10/2009 12:27:45 AM
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I agree. Companies aren't charities.
19/10/2009 09:47:43 PM
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So you're against maternity pay?
20/10/2009 12:29:07 AM
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Where I work you have to use your sick leave and annual leave to cover maternity leave.
20/10/2009 01:26:34 AM
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Thats just one of the variations of maternity leave I was suggesting.
20/10/2009 01:50:11 PM
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That's why it's an employer and not a social worker...
20/10/2009 09:58:00 PM
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It takes a special person to be a supervisor/manager.
20/10/2009 01:21:42 AM
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Did he deserve it???? good question.
20/10/2009 01:38:29 AM
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Seems like the answer is yes
20/10/2009 01:37:15 PM
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Did he try to transfer? Or did he procrastinate or blow off your suggestion?
21/10/2009 03:39:57 AM
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