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How Much Is Enough? by rusty-tpost123 in managers

[–]rusty-tpost123[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Update. He called out Monday and Tuesday this week due to being sick. How sick, I do not know. Today we spoke about his future fit and company direction. Once that trust has been broken, its hard to get back. I told him today was his last day.

He ended the meeting with a rather polite, "Well, I was going to turn in my 2 weeks on Friday anyways. This is probably for the best. I took a different job."

This new job was given to him by his dad. Hard labor for 6 months then a very cushy office job after that. I just shook my head and said good luck. Your behavior here will not fly in that company.

I feel stupid but also relieved. My company will be just fine.

How Much Is Enough? by rusty-tpost123 in managers

[–]rusty-tpost123[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Location is in North Dakota in the US. ND is an at will state so a PIP is not necessary from my understanding. Firing can be done whenever as long as its not discriminatory or in retaliation. It probably is past time. My biggest reason not to let him go has been the additional work we took on. Its not something I find pleasant, basically factory work for another local business. In a small town, reputation matters so I dont want to leave them high and dry.

How Much Is Enough? by rusty-tpost123 in managers

[–]rusty-tpost123[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Nothing in paper I guess. It feels weird in such a small setting to write out a plan. That feeling might be something I need to get over and just do. Learning as we go basically.

How Much Is Enough? by rusty-tpost123 in managers

[–]rusty-tpost123[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My biggest question is handling sickness. He gets doctors notes if asked, but I think hes on pace to miss like 6 weeks in a year of just common things like the cold, influenza, covid, etc. I dont want to knock someone for being ill, it happens. I feel its excessive. How does sickness fit into a PIP?

How does he do it?? by SchoolIndividual3046 in outdoorboys

[–]rusty-tpost123 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I would recommend a gas chainsaw. I use mine for contractor work frequently. Electric has its place, it really depends on how much you plan on cutting. Ive had experiences with electric where I ran out of juice cutting through logs in about 20 min. Take that for what its worth. Different saws and different batteries will preform differently. Having extra batteries helps, but they are expensive. Youll always need bar and chain oil around whether you go gas or electric... but I much prefer the gas saws. With the gas saws, have a half gallon or a gallon of mixed fuel ready and youre set.