Hired-n-Fired (was Re: [BC] oops)

[Sherrod Munday]

On Saturday 28 January 2006 22:43, Rich Wood wrote:
> > ?Anytime I've had to "let someone go" it literally makes me ill.
> > ?Even a complete bozo who truly deserves to be fired with prejudice
> > ?probably has a wife, and maybe kids to feed.
>
> There's nothing worse than having to fire someone, regardless of the
> family situation.

I've heard it said:

"It doesn't take a good manager to *hire* someone.  It takes a good manager to 
*fire* someone."

There's some truth in that -- it's easy to bring someone on (kind of like the 
honeymoon period of a marriage -- everything looks rosy).  It's a much 
tougher spot to be in when you realize that things aren't working out and 
that person needs to leave -- and then to do it with dignity and still 
respect the person and their life circumstances, regardless of their work 
performance.

Every person, no matter their personality and character flaws, needs to be 
respected and loved.  After all, none of us are perfect, and we can all be 
grateful for the times we've been shown mercy instead of the punishment we so 
richly (no pun intended, Rich ;-) deserve.
-- 
Sherrod Munday <smunday at srnradio.com>
Technical Director
Salem Radio Network    (972) 831-1920