bbarcheryhunter Posted January 2, 2013 Report Share Posted January 2, 2013 First time since I had my business that I told a worker he has a choice....I'll give u an idea how it was..we build custom furniture and I want it built with quality and I always tell the guys that if they would b upset if they received something and it wouldn't pass there inspection then don't do it....well here is Wat he was doing...he wasn't sanding all his saw marks out, letting glue on the furniture after it was sanded, if he built it wrong like the wrong size our put the wrong molding on, wrong hardware, and he would try to slip it through and not tell me. just to name a few.I kept reminding him about this stuff and then to top it off he has his cell Ph with him all the time and his Ph would ring a lot and he would answer it and it happen a lot that after he got of the Ph call he would make a mistake so last week me and my dad are partners here so we sat down and got a year end letter for all employees and just told then Wat we expect in the next year and put on there a few things that need to b changed and one was no Ph calls unless it's an emergency..9 in the morn at break or at 12 lunch is wen he can make then..well he didn't want to listen so we gave him a choice to put it away like we said or we don't have any work for him....well he walked away from his job..and to top it off he is in bad finance prob.now I feel bad about it but I still need to take care of my customers or I'll b out of a job to.....so tell me did I overreact????? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ravin R10 man Posted January 2, 2013 Report Share Posted January 2, 2013 No, you are building quality..you need quality workers..he was warned..your the boss...end of story Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtnhunt Posted January 2, 2013 Report Share Posted January 2, 2013 Nope, not at all. After warning, if he did not want to play by the rules he should have been shown the door. A lot of employers do not allow phones during work time, and if his work was suffereing then no doubt you DID the right thing. Your business and reputation at stake, he should have had respect for that as it could potentially effect how much work he got. The guy made his choice, he must not have needed/wanted the job. In this time when jobs are tough, that says something. Probably be one of those who gets on the govt' er ah I mean taxpayers tab. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbarcheryhunter Posted January 2, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 2, 2013 I keep thinking Wat would Jesus do Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtnhunt Posted January 2, 2013 Report Share Posted January 2, 2013 I keep thinking Wat would Jesus do Kind of a double edged sword in a way. From what I have taken some scriptures support that you are supposed to give up all to help fellow man, then some support that you have to stand up for yourself at times. Sure can be confusing. Guess sometimes you have to do what you feel in your gut is right when it comes down to decisions like that. You did give the man an opportunity though and he made his decision not to respect that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbarcheryhunter Posted January 2, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 2, 2013 That's Wat my wife says to wtnhunt...thanks...I guess I just want to b a good boss and not disrespect God or man in my walk here on earth Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OJR Posted January 2, 2013 Report Share Posted January 2, 2013 I would have fired him long before you did! You did nothing wrong! Good luck in the future! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VTbrshbstr Posted January 2, 2013 Report Share Posted January 2, 2013 The things you asked of him were the same things just about any employer these days will ask of an employee and most if them will not give employee's a chance to change like you did. He made his own decision and is probably regretting it as we speak. Sounds like your an awesome guy to work for, its hard to find people these days that care about both their customers and employee's its defiantly his loss. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevebeilgard Posted January 2, 2013 Report Share Posted January 2, 2013 your only mistake that i see is waiting too long. he should have gone after the 1st warning on quality. every employee everywhere knows not to use a cell phone while working, so that was just playing on your good natured morals. as for him being in financial trouble, his actions are why, not what you did. simply set your rules, make corrections as needed, and move along. no guilt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tominator Posted January 2, 2013 Report Share Posted January 2, 2013 He had his chance... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbeck Posted January 2, 2013 Report Share Posted January 2, 2013 If my guys send things out of this shop with glue visable, and saw marks on the wood I'm going to get rid of them quick. My customers can survive without me, I can't survive without them. JMO but I think you are responsible to all other employees to keep the doors open, one bad apple can ruin it all for the rest. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arrow32 Posted January 2, 2013 Report Share Posted January 2, 2013 Sounds like you made a goodcall should have done it sooner prbly. He had his chance Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maine Hntr Posted January 2, 2013 Report Share Posted January 2, 2013 Unfortunatley that is the territories that come with being a business owner, manager, boss etc. etc. There are decisions that have to be made that can sometimes be tough and especially around the holidays but sometimes you have to do what's right for the company and the other people around! Don't lose sleep over it, he will someday be replaced by better! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
535hunter Posted January 2, 2013 Report Share Posted January 2, 2013 You have to protect your assests and how you provide for your families. I don't see anything wrong with what happened. Sounds like he cost you more in reworked pieces and materials. Its a choice you gave him. Comply or walk, he walked. I don't think you should have guilt. He made the choice himself. You did everything right. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adjam5 Posted January 3, 2013 Report Share Posted January 3, 2013 I agree with all of the above. You did the right thing...Don't look back. His loss. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbarcheryhunter Posted January 3, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 3, 2013 Thanks everyone.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Bug House Posted January 6, 2013 Report Share Posted January 6, 2013 This guy wasn't meeting expectations laid out by his bosses, and then chose to walk away instead of playing by the rules....... you actually sound like a very gracious boss. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rbduck Posted January 7, 2013 Report Share Posted January 7, 2013 This man gave up his job because he could not use his cellphone? Obviously he has he priorities mixed up. A big problem these days with folks using their cellphones in the work place. I have let a few employees go for that same reason. You did the right thing. Ron Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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