Mike could ask KIM which coder to fire in her place. She probably knows more than Bernie about which coders the company can do just as well without in the first place.
Reminds me of story I read about a tree trimming service company crew leader. He had recruited and trained a good crew that was the most productive in the whole company. But the owner told him he had to fire some of his crew because profits weren’t high enough (and to be fair, the owner was cutting members of all crews). The crew leader needed all of his guys to remain highly productive, and felt this was an indication of more trouble to come… so he found new jobs for all of this crew and himself with a competitor… gave the owner the collected resignations of the whole crew and told him that he had exceeded his expectations…
BE THIS GUY over 3 years ago
It must make Mike feel good to know that his boss has so much confidence in him.
STEPUP over 3 years ago
There shouldn’t be any favoritism!!
Orcatime over 3 years ago
Coded business-speak for passing the buck.
RonaldByrd over 3 years ago
Mike could ask KIM which coder to fire in her place. She probably knows more than Bernie about which coders the company can do just as well without in the first place.
NeedaChuckle Premium Member over 3 years ago
He should hire the Dogbert firing service to do the job then give himself a bonus as they usually do after downsizing!
dwdl21 over 3 years ago
“Could” handle it? LOL
Kip Williams over 3 years ago
Mikey’s Choice. [Looks wise in direction of cartoonist.]
vaughnrl2003 Premium Member over 3 years ago
Yeah, you would. On the plus side, a good coder can get a gig pretty easily. They take all the good stuff they learn with them and spread it around.
Wizard of Ahz-no relation over 3 years ago
just change the list and fire another coder.
comixbomix over 3 years ago
Simple: Fire Bernie instead! (He did give you carte blanche, after all…)
Brent Rosenthal Premium Member over 3 years ago
The Bible says God doesn’t allow any trouble in our lives that we can’t handle. Sometimes I wish He didn’t have such confidence in me.
prrdh over 3 years ago
Actually, he wouldn’t have given it to Mike if he didn’t know that he (Bernie) couldn’t handle it.
Teto85 Premium Member over 3 years ago
“Meanwhile the cuts to personnel will reduce our costs and increase profitability and increase my bonus”
ChrisHunnewell over 3 years ago
Bernie’s clique’ answer is almost as good as “Well, you should have known!”
summerdog over 3 years ago
There’s your out, Mike. Take it and run with it. Just don’t blab about how it all came about.
ferddo over 3 years ago
Reminds me of story I read about a tree trimming service company crew leader. He had recruited and trained a good crew that was the most productive in the whole company. But the owner told him he had to fire some of his crew because profits weren’t high enough (and to be fair, the owner was cutting members of all crews). The crew leader needed all of his guys to remain highly productive, and felt this was an indication of more trouble to come… so he found new jobs for all of this crew and himself with a competitor… gave the owner the collected resignations of the whole crew and told him that he had exceeded his expectations…
gantech over 3 years ago
One more argument against office romances.
Troglodyte over 3 years ago
Mike’s screwed, one way or the other… :D
NWdryad over 3 years ago
Just make sure everyone knows it was Bernie’s idea.
Bucinka over 3 years ago
Sophie’s choice.
Ka`ōnōhi`ula`okahōkūmiomio`ehiku Premium Member over 3 years ago
Fire the boss.
MartinPerry1 over 3 years ago
I don’t know what all the fuss is about. All I know is that Kim now needs a place to stay, Mike.
bakana over 3 years ago
Ask Kim for help. She may already have 4 other job offers waiting in the parking lot.