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#62 ·
cfm-tech.com said:
Stop killin' yourself man.

Do what you have to do - there's no avoiding it.

Pull the plug.
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I agree with CFM CJ. I faced having to do the same tasks when I was with Xerox. Our year end was December 31 and we needed to position the new year with the proper fresh start. It's been proven from an HR perspective that it's better to let them go before the holidays so they can budget wiser rather than rack up unecessary bills and forces them to be more financially wise.

Don't think of it as a firing. What you're really doing is freeing up their future.
 
#66 ·
Canada Jeff said:
Ture, i like that. To be honest, I won't give this a second thought, mid week. It will be done by then.
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And by the way Bud. You're not a bad mad. Those of us who know you know this and the fact that you're compassionate enough to worry so much about it makes you an honest and decent man.

You've made the right decision. :smile1:
 
Discussion starter · #67 ·
It is done :(

By law i only had to give one weeks notice, or one weeks pay. I gave three weeks pay!

Phuck I hate doing that job. Easier when I'm mad.

Wife starts tomorrow, have Accountants assistant coming in for the next two mornings to work with her. Teach the right way from the beginning.

I feel like a bad man, today

Tomorrow is work as usual i guess.
 
#71 ·
CJ, let's hope the wife works out, cuz if you have to can her, it'll be the palmala sisters for you for a while!

Yer a good guy CJ, don't let it eat ya up, we'll all get together and have a pint soon for GFD's b-day.
 
#74 ·
You have obviously put a lot of thought into this and have decided what needs to be done. Unfortunately, there is never a good time to do this task and you can not let her personal life dictate how the company is to operate. You seem to have some issues with her performance and see a need to make a change. Unfortunately I have been in similar situations and there is no right or easy way to handle this. Every employee reacts differently and you have to be prepared for the worst. She may look at this as a chance to spend time with the family and wait until after the holidays to even start looking for new employment. She may flip out and create a huge scene. Who knows?

I would terminate her immediately and provide her with severance pay (length up to you). Discuss with her what see needs to do to get unemployment, express your gratitude for what she has done and explain that you are making some cost saving changes by bringing on your wife (makes for another lecture). Were you going to give Christmas bonuses? If so, make that part of the severance package. After 4 months I would not expect a large bonus or severance.

If you allow her to continue working, her productivity will most likely be very diminished and her attitude could be extremely bitter. THIS will effect other employees and yourself. Not to mention what could be done if she has access to files or computer systems. You have already dismissed her in your mind and everything that she does now will continue to grate on your nerves even worse. Your wife will also continuously ask if it is done yet. If you want the company to be productive, your mind to be clear and for her to have the best chance of an enjoyable holiday, handle it now.

You may also want to have somebody on hand to help with the aftermath depending on her personality. (been there, done that).

I have a company to run and try not to let my personal life interfer with my ability to run this business. I am sympathic to my employees needs to a point. I have to look at the big picture and not let one persons problems affect the whole. My employes know that I treat them as well as posible but also know if they or anyone else is not up to par, changes will be made.

Good luck.
 
Discussion starter · #76 ·
pachangalpina said:


I have a company to run and try not to let my personal life interfer with my ability to run this business. I am sympathic to my employees needs to a point. I have to look at the big picture and not let one persons problems affect the whole. My employes know that I treat them as well as posible but also know if they or anyone else is not up to par, changes will be made.

Good luck.
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Well said, my mind set exacty!!
 
#79 ·
Jeff; you did the right thing. Agonizing over it only makes it worse. The wife and I have been working together for a long time.
She works for the Town, and I run a small Construction Business. :laugher: :laugher:
 
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