I have been working in a machine shop for about 5 months now. I really like my job. I had never worked on anything like these machines before, and they can be difficult when not running properly, and nothing is worse than not knowing what to do at work. My foreman, Red, who not only for me, but every one of the other 30 night emp, takes the time not only to fix my machine, but show me how to do it in the future with his 18+ years of exp. Now it has come to they want to replace him because he doesn't speak spanish. They have hired a rep that is being trained on days who is a mexican. I plan on pursuing this as a career and I need him to help me, and someone who (know very little) about machines who just speaks spanish will not cut it. I will do ANYTHING except murder to get rid of this guy who is replacing Red. He is not only my foreman but a friend. I have ideas but not good ones. Any ideas would help.
2007-09-09 11:00:37 · 2 answers · asked by anthony 1 in Business & Finance ➔ Small Business
Try and write an articulate letter to upper management detailing Red's veryyyy valuable skills as you have mentioned them here .
Mention that his proficiency and trainers aptitude is what makes that shop viable and request that he stay on ( unless they are bumping him up stairs ) .
If they are non-responsive , (as some upper suits are )
Remind Red that there are more jobs out there that value his skills , and as soon as he finds another position ,
You want him to notify you of openings at his new location , so you can join him .
Best of luck and sorry about the dim bulb suits .
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2007-09-09 11:12:38 · answer #1 · answered by kate 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Why don't you suggest that they hire the spanish guy and keep Red he does know what he is doing and he can explain to the spanish guy his knowledge and everyone would be happy.
Tone
2007-09-09 18:07:08 · answer #2 · answered by Tone 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋