Square One

I am back to square one. This morning I will fire one of the receptionists that was hired last week. The second day of her job, she said that she had another commitment and could not come in. I was not happy but gave her the benefit of the doubt. Last night she called the office to say that she would not be able to come in today but could come in tomorrow. What she did not realize was that I do not run a baseball team. I do not give three strikes for you to be out. I give two and she used them up. Years ago I would have felt bad making this call but now I feel that I am teaching her a life lesson. A job comes along with responsibility. Cut and dry. If you are slacking off on the first week what will happen on the fourth? I explain to all new hires that I can teach them anything, but I cannot teach a good work ethic. That is up to them.