How should I fire my best friend?
By marktheman
@marktheman (43)
March 8, 2007 11:04am CST
Hi
My best friend is working with me as a junior assistant. He is unable to do most of the work and generally doesn't deserve a wage. I want him out of the business but we've been friends since childhood. He seems unable to learn the required skills (programming languages) but I don't want to hurt his feelings.
How should I fire him with out hurting him?
NOTE: his job with me is not what supports him
2 responses
@nufoundglory (1353)
• Serbia And Montenegro
10 Mar 07
Are you kidding with this question? No disgrace, but you shouldn't even hire him in the first place!
Don't you watch The Apprentice? Those who became "good friends" on the show are the ones who would have it harder on board room when facing each other. That'll never work.
@fredthefish (3)
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12 Mar 07
well marktheman i agree with both the other comments in the way that YOU SHOULDN'T OF HIRED HIM!! but if you have been friends for so long he should understand that he just isnt right for the job
@fredthefish (3)
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12 Mar 07
well marktheman i agree with both the other comments in the way that YOU SHOULDN'T OF HIRED HIM!! but if you have been friends for so long he should understand that he just isnt right for the job
@whoajonesss (2)
• United States
8 Mar 07
I think you need to let him go . never hired a friend . and if he is a true friend he will understand an still be a true friend after you let him go.
@marktheman (43)
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9 Mar 07
yeah, i suppose so. ill just have to explain to him that there are certain requirements for the job and he just doesnt have the skills. if he can learn the skills, i might be able to hire him.
