I have a gardener who works very well whenever there is a male person around the house. At those times he is working like he is on fire, but when it its just me, he is idling half the time. The thing is, since he does seem to work, no one believes me when I say he doesn't. Really would like to get rid of him, but feel a bit guilty as well....
2007-02-19 15:06:58 · 12 answers · asked by rohini j 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Etiquette
I think that you need to have a chat with this guy. Let him know that you are not happy with his job performance.It seems he strives to take advantage of the fact that you are a woman which somehow allows him to believe you would never say anything about his lagging duties. He needs to be treated fairly though and the only way to do that is to warn him first so that he has the opportunity to do better . You need to make it very clear that you will not pay someone to do a job that is not being done during all of his working hours.Give him some time to change his attitude and if it doesn't happen then you can let him go knowing that you tried to resolve the problem without taking such action ...... no need to feel guilty about that. Take Care !!! : )
2007-02-19 16:21:50 · answer #1 · answered by uncle louie 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You have to make your expectations clear to him...what you expect him to do each day and throughout the day. Then, make note of the times that he does not meet those expectations. In many situations, the person should be given opportunity to improve. After three warnings, you just say that things don't seem to be working out, that he isn't the right person for the job. Of course, if the problem is serious, like stealing, abusive behavior, etc. a person can be let go immediately.
2007-02-19 15:48:31 · answer #2 · answered by africanviolet 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
first tell him the problem. That you expect him to work hard no matter who is around and if he cannot do that you will not have any further need for his services.
Then the choice to be fired is his, not yours.
If you think he has already been given enough of a chance, then he already made his choice to be fired. Don't worry. He can get a job for some man who he'll work hard for.
2007-02-19 16:02:21 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Have you tried discussing it with him first? Give him alist of things you expect completed before the end of his shift. Are you giving him enough work to do? Are you a "true" employer who may get stuck paying unemployment? Rules for firing can be challenging and you may end up paying regardless, sometimes it's better to try other alternatives first. If he works for a service call them and complain. Regardless, keep good records, people are able to sue for just about anything lately.
Treat firing as a last resort treatment.
2007-02-20 06:50:43 · answer #4 · answered by lmoran176 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Tell him that if his work does not improve when you are around you will let him go. Tell him that he works when others are around but slacks off when you are there by yourself. It is YOUR MONEY, and you let a peon make you feel bad. That is like catching him stealing something and then you say you will feel bad to fire him. Get serious. Some men think less of women and you show him who is in charge. Otherwise, do not ask permission from others, cuz then you are the loser.
2007-02-20 05:28:56 · answer #5 · answered by Big C 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Treat it like a business transaction. Tell him straight out that you aren't happy with his overall performance and that you have found someone else to take the job. Leave it at that. You'll probably still feel guilty, but he should be the one feeling guilty, right? Don't let him do that to you, get mad and realize that you got the short of the stick (no pun intended).
2007-02-19 16:30:12 · answer #6 · answered by daff73 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No need to feel guilty, you have enough problems in your life to worry about someone elses also. Just say that at this his services are no longer required and that you will call as soon as he is needed again. Meanwhile, don't forget to have someone available who could replace him. If the garden does not become unkept, then I doubt anyone will get seriously upset when he is no longer there.
2007-02-19 15:12:42 · answer #7 · answered by elise080601 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You can begin by thanking the employee for any positive contribution he/she has made to your company. You must then be direct, but kindly so, in telling them why you have reached this decision. There must have been a serious infraction, a breach of ethics, an issue of laziness or tardiness, that has brought you to this place in time. Wish him/her well. Encourage them to grow and learn from the mistake, but let them go with a clear conscience once you have done so. You have a business to run and you can't do so well, with an incompetent, untrustworthy employee.
2007-02-19 15:15:34 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
If you hired him to do a job and he doesn't do it, then you have the right to fire him. Don't feel guilty. He knows he's trying to pull a fast one on you, and he'll know why he got fired too!
2007-02-19 15:16:25 · answer #9 · answered by LolaCorolla 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Why would you feel guilty about firing someone that you're paying for who's not doing his job? Fock that dude and fire his lazy @ss.
2007-02-19 15:11:52 · answer #10 · answered by Whadafuc? 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋