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ramapo

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14. I can also remember each time

Reply to PCIntern (Original post)

Wed Aug 14, 2024, 09:59 PM

Aug 2024

Simply an awful experience, even when the person really deserved it. We always were as generous as possible with severance, continuation of insurance, etc.

Anyone who takes pleasure in firing an employee, or approaches it lightly is exhibiting sociopathic behavior

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I've had to fire people during my 45 years as an employer [View all] PCIntern Aug 2024 OP

its a necessary evil. Groundhawg Aug 2024 #1

I was taught that it is always a MANAGEMENT failure if someone needs firing. dickthegrouch Aug 2024 #31

You were taught wrong. Sometimes it's unavoidable. Groundhawg Aug 2024 #32

This message was self-deleted by its author anciano Aug 2024 #2

very accurate recovering_democrat Aug 2024 #3

I was involved in the decision a few times, rsdsharp Aug 2024 #4

Exactly my point PCIntern Aug 2024 #5

I was involved in such a situation... Dan Aug 2024 #6

Yeah... raising2moredems Aug 2024 #16

I've only fired two people, years ago. CCExile Aug 2024 #7

I don't think that this is correct. markodochartaigh Aug 2024 #8

I'm not certain what you're disagreeing with: PCIntern Aug 2024 #22

That's because you're aware that people are complicated harumph Aug 2024 #9

Not totally unlike being thrown out of a marriage or relationship erronis Aug 2024 #10

I knew a guy who took glee in firing people. Doing so uplifted him. Pure evil. PeaceWave Aug 2024 #11

Was he on the Apprentice? tetedur Aug 2024 #13

It's the worst part of my work. You should never get used to it. JanMichael Aug 2024 #12

I can also remember each time ramapo Aug 2024 #14

I thought we fired TFG four years ago? Why does he keep showing back up asking for a job? Metaphorical Aug 2024 #15

And not just any job DFW Aug 2024 #17

I've had to do it a few times over the course of the last few decades DFW Aug 2024 #18

Even when it was crystal clear, it was always tough Jarqui Aug 2024 #19

Well stated, PCIntern.. Permanut Aug 2024 #20

This is SO true. I've had to fire people too. It is awful. Hamlette Aug 2024 #21

Having had to do this myself DemonGoddess Aug 2024 #23

You are a decent person, those " these RW "billionaire" assholes" who joke about it aren't. raccoon Aug 2024 #24

In 30 years I only had 1 person fired SocialDemocrat61 Aug 2024 #25

Did a lot of M&A work WA-03 Democrat Aug 2024 #26

Come on now! There's so little difference Dark n Stormy Knight Aug 2024 #27

My husband has been fired more than any person I know, once by his brother. CrispyQ Aug 2024 #28

I've Had To Let 15 People Go ProfessorGAC Aug 2024 #29

There are so many factors. LiberalFighter Aug 2024 #30

We fired Trump four years ago. Why is he being allowed to reapply for the job? mucholderthandirt Aug 2024 #33