Do you believe in giving a person a second chance?
@crazy_ol_lady (1014)
United States
September 12, 2007 3:33pm CST
Let'say you are in the work force and you are in charge of a certain department. You find out you are getting a new employee. This employee is reputed to be a lazy, non-productive individual, and does not take authority from a female very well, is constantly causing problems with fellow employees, and is arrogant. Would you try to work with this employee from scratch or would you follow what was said about this person?
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@lilaclady (28207)
• Australia
12 Sep 07
Of course depending on the circumstances, I believe people deserve a second chance, everyone can make mistakes or make an error of judgement I guess, but as I said it depends I think somethings I would have to think on....
@crazy_ol_lady (1014)
• United States
13 Sep 07
People may act differently when working for a different person than the one where there was a problem previously. Wiping the slate gives them the opportunity to improve themselves, if they are going to.
@dontworry2much (19)
• United States
12 Sep 07
I would say based on the scenario to judge for yourself before you make any sudden decisions. Gossip can be created for malicious reasons sometimes.
Everyone deserves a second chance. It is the christian thing to do. But keep in mind, Fool me once shame on you
Fool me twice shame on me
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@crazy_ol_lady (1014)
• United States
13 Sep 07
Frome previous experience, I always lay down the rules, ask if there are any questions or comments to the rules, let the person know who to go to if they have a problem. I believe in being upfront with the person and then sending them to work and see what happens. That is my way of giving them a second chance. I can observe for myself to see how the person acts and performs. Starting with a clean slate is all it takes for some people. I have had good results doing this. I agree it is the Christian thing to do. Thank you.
@MsTickle (25180)
• Australia
12 Sep 07
I'd ascertain wether the information was correct and not biased. I would have a chat with this person, off premises if possible and put the info in front of them and ask them to qualify what is being said about them. If there is indeed a problem, I'd suggest a change of attitude was in order and might make life acceptable for all concerned. If all else failed, I'd trip them into admitting that they didn't want to work in this business and thsuggesting they'd be better off in other employment.
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@crazy_ol_lady (1014)
• United States
13 Sep 07
That sounds like quite a confrontation, Ms Tickle. I don't like a confrontation to make the new employee feel intimidated. So that is why I try wiping the slate clean. Once I lay down the rules, I seldom have any further need to worry about this employee. They do as they are asked, an then some.I have even had some of them come up and thank me for dealing with them in a fair manner.
