I own my own company and i am considering hiring a good freind who is also good at the job do you think this is a bad idea long term?? thanks for your input :)
2007-03-22 14:12:22 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment
I dont know maybe..it could get awkward!
2007-03-22 14:15:22 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I currently am trying to get a job at a large company where a close friend of mine is a supervisor. In fact if i get it he just might end up being my boss. If this happens i am going to tell him up front i dont expect any special treatment. If i mess up-to treat me like anyone else and there will be no hard feelings.
As long as both parties handle things as such there should be no problems.
2007-03-22 21:29:22 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Only if you can fire her too. You know what I mean, if you can't see yourself firing her if she is not a good employee then no, but if you have no problem with firing her if need be then do it...also make sure not to give her special treatment...you are the boss at work and after work you are friends
2007-03-22 21:36:21 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Only if both of you are mature enough to keep your personal relationship and your professional relationship separate. If not, conflicts on the job might cause you to lose your wonderful friendship. Please consider this very carefully before you make such a serious decision.
2007-03-22 22:16:18 · answer #4 · answered by Bethany 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would have no problem with it. But you must be firm and upfront with your friend that on the clock you are the boss, he/she is the employee. In other words no special privileges. And stick by that.
2007-03-22 21:21:24 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would say it would be ok as long as your friend understands you are the boss at work and a friend outside of work.
2007-03-22 21:16:32 · answer #6 · answered by ? 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, things could get messy. Been there done that, they think they can have special privileges.
2007-03-22 21:18:36 · answer #7 · answered by deb 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think it could be beneficial to have someone that you know and trust working for you.
2007-03-22 21:17:32 · answer #8 · answered by Troy K 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you can picture yourself FIRING the person, then yes, hire her/him. If not, hell to the no!
2007-03-22 21:21:06 · answer #9 · answered by Msknowitall 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋