Random Thoughts

[Sven]

That's because they are very shocking rules.

Your threshold for shock is apparently as large as Mara's tolerance for booze-breath.

[Sven]

Fucking seniors. How do they work?

Untenably, apparently.

[bac0n]

Old employees who can't hack it anymore but aren't old enough to retire - what do you do?

Can you try putting him on a performance improvement plan?

[Benny Profane]

Can you try putting him on a performance improvement plan?

You mean send him to outside classes, offer incentives, or what do you mean by that?

[Wryan]

You mean send him to outside classes, offer incentives, or what do you mean by that?

I thought he was talking in code, like "send them out to the farm" kind of code.

But perhaps not.

[D_Davis]

A PIP is HR code for "if you don't get better at doing these x-number of things, we'll have to let you go."

It's an easy way to set goals/standards for a job, while measuring the performance of the employee in order to keep detailed records on his or her ability to perform the job up to those standards. This way if you have to let him or her go, you can records showing that it was because of job performance and not because of something like age (even though it kind of is).

[number8]

At my office we call it "probation period."

[Benny Profane]

A PIP is HR code for "if you don't get better at doing these x-number of things, we'll have to let you go."

It's an easy way to set goals/standards for a job, while measuring the performance of the employee in order to keep detailed records on his or her ability to perform the job up to those standards. This way if you have to let him or her go, you can records showing that it was because of job performance and not because of something like age (even though it kind of is).

Yes, I already started making a list of his notably poor performances of late, so I have ammunition in case it's needed.

Thanks for the info. I don't know if age is the reason, or just loss of interest. I'm considering a buyout plan, maybe two years salary paid over 4 years, or something like that. He's eligible for Medicare so healthy care benefits don't factor in. I'm not the final decision-maker but my recommendation matters.

[megladon8]

Regardless of what you choose to do, I think it's important to let him in on the process and keep communication open with him.

Nothing could be worse than deciding to let him go without even talking to him about the issues. Perhaps he isn't even aware of problems and just needs some coaching.

I wouldn't be too happy if I was canned due to an easily fixed issue without any chance to improve.

[Benny Profane]

Regardless of what you choose to do, I think it's important to let him in on the process and keep communication open with him.

Nothing could be worse than deciding to let him go without even talking to him about the issues. Perhaps he isn't even aware of problems and just needs some coaching.

I wouldn't be too happy if I was canned due to an easily fixed issue without any chance to improve.

He is aware that we are unhappy with his work, though no ultimatum has been discussed. Trying to avoid that if possible but looks like it's inevitable.

[Qrazy]

He is aware that we are unhappy with his work, though no ultimatum has been discussed. Trying to avoid that if possible but looks like it's inevitable.

What isn't he doing well?

[Benny Profane]

What isn't he doing well?

Not prioritizing. Taking too much time to do important things. Procrastinating. Not responding to customers. Not communicating to fellow employees about things that are team-oriented. Making lots of mistakes and showing no urgency about correcting them. Things like this.

[D_Davis]

Not prioritizing. Taking too much time to do important things. Procrastinating. Not responding to customers. Not communicating to fellow employees about things that are team-oriented. Making lots of mistakes and showing no urgency about correcting them. Things like this.

He should work at a record store.

[Benny Profane]

He should work at a record store.

He lacks the condescending attitude.

[bac0n]

Not prioritizing. Taking too much time to do important things. Procrastinating. Not responding to customers. Not communicating to fellow employees about things that are team-oriented. Making lots of mistakes and showing no urgency about correcting them. Things like this.

Does he have some personal stuff he's dealing with, like an ailing family member, or health issues? Would a leave of absence for him to sort that stuff out be an option?

[D_Davis]

He lacks the condescending attitude.

Bummer! He was almost perfect.

[Benny Profane]

Moments ago, a customer asked me why his order hadn't shipped. I had told the customer on Monday it would ship either Tuesday or Wed, based on what my employee, the one I've been talking about, told me. I asked this employee about it and he said that he still wasn't sure what size the covers needed to be. And yet he told me that it would ship, so now I look like a liar or a fool in the customer's eyes.

This is the type of thing that's driving me up a wall.

[Mara]

This is the type of thing that's driving me up a wall.

One of my number one blind-rage triggers is co-workers who make me look like I do a bad job.

[EvilShoe]

One of my number one blind-rage triggers is co-workers who make me look like I do a bad job.

That, and managers who either treat you like some kind of utility by talking about you as if you're not in the room, or address you as if you were a child.

[EyesWideOpen]

Everyone seems very shocked by these rules. See why I tend to stay within the faith for roommates?

I don't think the no boys staying over is a very shocking rule. It seems like a good rule no matter what your religion.

[number8]

Came across this menu at a restaurant I had dinner in last night. Had to order it.

[Dukefrukem]

Best description of a wine ever?

[Neclord]

I'm not sure I'm a very good driver, at least at night. I managed to blow a tire just by clipping the curb, on the same wheel that I blew another tire on while traveling this summer. I feel like I could puncture a tire just by looking at it and I am afraid of my own powers.

[Scar]

I'm not sure I'm a very good driver, at least at night. I managed to blow a tire just by clipping the curb, on the same wheel that I blew another tire on while traveling this summer. I feel like I could puncture a tire just by looking at it and I am afraid of my own powers.

When was the last time you had checked your tire pressure? Over-inflated tires are much easier to blow out.

[Skitch]

I am hating the new iTunes.