It would be a bit silly to do it individually. I would call an Allhands meeting and inform everyone at once, then send emails to the individuals concerned.
The only thing I’m confused about with this story line is, why are they firing the production and keeping PR? What’s the company going to do? Talk about what a good job it might do again in the future?
I really feel bad for poor Mike. That has never happened to me, though on a very small scale, it almost did. At one of my early cocktail waitress jobs, the boss (who was normally a pretty decent guy; he must have had a “turning into a chicken” moment) told me that I was promoted to “head waitress” (I had worked there about six weeks at the time!) and as such, it was my job to fire an unsatisfactory waitress. (It’s true that she was a lousy worker, but I didn’t consider it my responsibility to hire or fire anybody). I suppose I risked my job by refusing, but I did so. A couple of months later I was promoted to bartender, and things were better.
BE THIS GUY over 3 years ago
You have to look them straight in the eye, Mike. You think you got what it takes?
STEPUP over 3 years ago
The favorite phrase these days is, “it’s just not working out!!”, or “we no longer need your services!!”.
RichardHunter3 over 3 years ago
It would be a bit silly to do it individually. I would call an Allhands meeting and inform everyone at once, then send emails to the individuals concerned.
Defective Premium Member over 3 years ago
The only thing I’m confused about with this story line is, why are they firing the production and keeping PR? What’s the company going to do? Talk about what a good job it might do again in the future?
westcarleton over 3 years ago
Just do what Amazon does. https://www.dailykos.com/stories/2021/7/5/2038447/—x1f916-Amazon-fires-by-Robot
Twelve Badgers in a Suit Premium Member over 3 years ago
I bet Kim will have some useful advice about this if you ask her.
bbenoit over 3 years ago
Mike should book a flight to Maui and fire, in person, Bernie first.
vaughnrl2003 Premium Member over 3 years ago
So, in that company, getting fired is not like breaking up with your girl friend.? …not sure how to feel about that.
Joseph Shelby Premium Member over 3 years ago
wow, things were so much harder before you could fire by twitter…
BrianMorris over 3 years ago
Shoes for Industry, Mike! We’re marching to Shibboleth!!
summerdog over 3 years ago
Just insert that little pink slip in their next paycheck. Easy peasy.
gaebie over 3 years ago
He needs to give everyone a million dollar severance package while Bernie is in Maui
Mountaingreenery over 3 years ago
It would be nice if someone decided to show their appreciation, by hacking Bernie’s ticket, and altering the destination from Maui to, say Mogadishu.
ferddo over 3 years ago
Change the locks while he is away!
willie_mctell over 3 years ago
Texting was yet to take over.
MartinPerry1 over 3 years ago
Was this printed before the Friends episode where Matt(?) has to fire people? Mike could use a few hints.
Ka`ōnōhi`ula`okahōkūmiomio`ehiku Premium Member over 3 years ago
I wonder how many jobs he could save by not going to Maui and the Royal Waihe`e Beach Hotel.
StackableContainers over 3 years ago
When I had to fire someone last year it was a lot easier since we caught the guy stealing.
finnygirl Premium Member over 3 years ago
I really feel bad for poor Mike. That has never happened to me, though on a very small scale, it almost did. At one of my early cocktail waitress jobs, the boss (who was normally a pretty decent guy; he must have had a “turning into a chicken” moment) told me that I was promoted to “head waitress” (I had worked there about six weeks at the time!) and as such, it was my job to fire an unsatisfactory waitress. (It’s true that she was a lousy worker, but I didn’t consider it my responsibility to hire or fire anybody). I suppose I risked my job by refusing, but I did so. A couple of months later I was promoted to bartender, and things were better.