Sucker for Punishment
By Deltaseccc
@Deltaseccc (505)
Namibia
February 9, 2007 6:10am CST
I promised myself a week ago: I will not do it again and then yesterday - I not only do it again, I do it twice!!!We have a medium size business and always people or "friends" we have not heard from for years call and look for a job or help. every time we help and everytime we got stabbed in the back.
Middle December an "old friend" called - he is on the outis - no job, no money. We created a post for him, gave him lodgings and fed him out of our house. Loaned him N$1200-00 to help him. After one month come payday - We did not even deduct the loan or the accomodation. He got his pay and when we start looking for him a while later - he is gone...!!! No note,letter,explanation, thank you or goodbye. Just gone!!!!So yesterday again two people piched up - please give us work. I realy tried very hard to sent them off, but damn, at the end of the day - I have 2 more employees I don't realy need. Now I'm just waiting for the knife again....
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@vampirestonez (1181)
• Pakistan
9 Feb 07
I don't why some people are so ungratefull and as you have said that the employees stab .... I have had many previous employers who stabbed me so bad that I lost a lot than I imagined ... But remember there are still good people in this world and you have a good heart that is still willing to take chances! when I work for my employer and if he/she is good with me then I'm even willing to give my life for them. Call me crazy but it's just the way I am :)
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@Deltaseccc (505)
• Namibia
9 Feb 07
I understand what you are saying. When I was still working for other people - I was absolutely loyal and gave my best to my job and work. I've always been proud of my accomplishments - so I think I feel that all people must be like that, and if not I can not understand it.
If a person can not be proud of his work - how empty he/she must be?
@GnosticGoddess (5626)
• United States
9 Feb 07
I'm sorry! That really sucks. I hope you have better luck with your 2 new employees. I don't understand how people can do that do other people.
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@Deltaseccc (505)
• Namibia
9 Feb 07
It's my own fault really, but I can not bring myself to be tough, I always stick my neck out to help and so open myself for dissapointment...
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@Deltaseccc (505)
• Namibia
9 May 07
Weellll, this is three months later and both are still working for me. The one is ok and the other an absolute winner!!! This person totaly amazes me. One of my better appointments ever!
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@GnosticGoddess (5626)
• United States
11 May 07
That is really great to hear!!!
I'm glad they're working out for you :)
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@ScrappinHappyMom (914)
• United States
9 Feb 07
I am so sorry that this happened to you. I would say you need to let the two people go. Or maybe just tell them you know after going through our books we just really can't afford to keep you here. And then help them find another job. As the old saying goes you should never miss business with friendship. It seldom ever works out for the best.
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@Deltaseccc (505)
• Namibia
12 Feb 07
Thanx for your reply. Yes I know I should do it, but to do it is another matter. I will probably never get rich out of bussiness....
@silkyt34 (324)
• United States
9 Feb 07
wow thats horrible what has happened to you i am so sorry to hear that, what i would do next time a 'friend' comes looking for a job, tell them right now you can only accept applications ask them to fill out an application and call their previouse places of employment find out what their work ethic is really like because peopel are usually totally different at work then they are as friends, so treat them like you would any potintial employee, it isnt rude to tell them your not hiring because you dont need anyone at the moment just tell them you will put their app for first in line if something comes up
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@Deltaseccc (505)
• Namibia
12 Feb 07
Thanx a lot for your reply. I will keep in mind and try to be strong. It is just so hard to sent another person away if you know they need help and there is a possibility that you might be able too. Maybe I'm not a good bussiness person.
