Would you fire her?

Stone · 12-22-2004, 06:58 AM

O.K I hired one of my friends as a Temp untill I found a replacement for my BookKeeping position at work, All she has to do is awanser the phone, file, and be there incase someone comes in. Basically it pays 12.00/ hr to surf the net all day. Anyways she comes in about twice a week so I can do other things, do interviews, go to doctors appointments, and do my own insurance sales calls. Last week she called in saying she had to go to court or something so I cancelled a Sales call that most likely would have bought, and today I was taking a personal day to tie up Christmas Plans, Get Ready for my Corp Party and Go to lunch with my boss and she cancelled AGAIN. She says her daughter has a tempature....

I am fumming pissed, I am so busy and I now have to go to work and "Babysit" when I can be doing something productive. I want to Can her and tell her shes unreliable I might as well just not take off. but I feel bad, I know she has two kids, maby her daughter does have a temp, but I don't care I am so pissed.....

Do you think this is grounds to let her go?

Fayebelle · 12-22-2004, 08:07 AM

As it is only a temp position then I'd say Yes. The sick child isn't such an issue (it's that time of yr they DO get ill) but she should have had AT LEAST a month's notice for her "court date" and she gave you no notice to reschedule which day she came in or find another alternative. If it was a permanent full time postion I'd say a meeting and probation would be in order- as it is you can find a college student, homemaker, etc... who WANTS to work and needs the $.

Stone · 12-22-2004, 08:24 AM

I don't think her child is sick, I saw here yesterday and the Dad is home, why can't he watch her, I think she is just being selfish and unreliable and I am taking it personally, I really want to tell her off.

She does this to my son to, ( our kids are friends) she tells him she'll bring her kids over to play he gets all excited we sit around and wait then she bails, I really don't even want to be friends with her anymore, do you think I should tell her how I feel, she has been my friend for 9 years

Fayebelle · 12-22-2004, 09:52 AM

Yes- but that should be a seperate conversation from the work issue. Save that chat til after the holidays when you aren't stressed and can discuss it rationally.

Work on the other hand should be handled soon so you can find a replacement.

Duke · 12-22-2004, 10:17 AM

This post is hilarious, talk about overreacting SH, lmao. If you didn't leave your stuff till the last minute then you wouldn't be in this position. Now someone has let you down and your so pissed you can hardly think straight. Gee, sounds like you found my playbook and are following it chapter and verse.

Anyway, Fayebelle is right, keep the conversation professional, the personal stuff can wait until a later date. Make sure she understands that being a temp means your available as necessary with no exceptions. She could likely have had someone watch the child but I think she's just looking to have Christmas Holidays off and a lot of people bail out of work commitments this time of year, just look at how light traffic is.

I'd say have a serious talk with her about being available when she's needed and if she can't be then you'll have to find someone else.

darkangelism · 12-22-2004, 11:15 AM

I would say give her a warning, if nothing changes, fire her. You shouldnt hire friends for stuff either, it makes things messy.

Adonaicole · 12-22-2004, 03:38 PM

Don't get mad, simply call a temp agency and they can get someone out right away. Then just tell her that you don't need her for awhile, nothing personal I just found an agency that will get me temps when I need them.

Duke · 12-22-2004, 03:52 PM

That's a great idea.

Merika · 12-22-2004, 09:23 PM

I agree with Adonaia.....who is ALWAYS the voice of reason!

I had to work last year specifically.....10-12 hour days /6-7 days a week. I had days I felt like crap, days my kids were sick and a whole bunch of other personal problems. However, I knew if I called in sick too many times.....I would lose my position. The same was true when I worked for British Airways.

I understand that people have situations which come up, especially females with children, but a JOB is a JOB. If you can't be a Mom and pull your weight....it's not fair to the people who DO come to work. Females want the same pay and respect....well....they need to do the same work without all their silly a$$ed excuses.

That's just the way life is. If you can't run with the big dogs....stay on the porch.

Stone · 12-22-2004, 09:30 PM

I agree 110% that's why I am so pissed. My son is and has been VERY ill, I've had to bring him to work with me, I've had to make phone calls sitting next to a hospital bed, and knowing I have a job I ALWAYS had a back up sitter or plan. but she didn't and she sat home with her faimly so if that's what she wants to do fine, but she isn't getting any more loans form me or favores especially if I can't count on her.

My bigest pet peve is unreliable people, If you can't do something simply don't commit.

Merika · 12-22-2004, 10:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Stoneheather

If you can't do something simply don't commit.

Much why I don't have a love life........

Duke · 12-22-2004, 10:56 PM

I'm not sure if I should feel sad or happy for you Merika.

Star · 12-22-2004, 11:22 PM

One thing I've learned from having our own business in the past (construction) is to never hire friends or relatives. We made that mistake and lived to regret it. They take full advantage of your friendship or being a relative and it leaves you filled with anger because you really don't want to "hurt their feelings". Hubby and one of my brothers don't talk anymore because they've done business together (hubby is the one who got ripped off in the venture). First rule in business is don't work with close friends and relatives. it will bite you in the rea end everytime.

As for your friend, I think the idea of going to a temp angency is brilliant! She's not reliable anyhow so I don't think she'll mind. Doesn't sound like she really wants the job in the first place is she bails most times. As for the personal side of it, I too would wait until after the holidays and probably until the next time she promises something to your kid or yourself. that would be the opportunity to bring it up and say something like "is this a for sure thing now or are you going to disapoint my son again?" kind of thing. That would get that talk all started. :wink:

I too don't particularly like people who say they'll do something then turn around and not do it (without proper notice of course). I find that ignorant and disrespectful.