Longevity

Longevity is a nice thought but it is not always reality. My office is still in the process of hiring a new receptionist/assistant and there are two schools of thought that are happening. My boss is looking for longevity, someone who will spend years with us. I am looking for a decent person who we HOPE will spend years with us. She is turning way viable candidates by looking too far into the future. Yesterday we had a wonderful applicant. She just graduated Berkley with a Biology degree. She ran a medical office. She wants to go to medical school and is studying for her MCATS but the process to be accepted will take until at least September 2019. She will have at least one and a half years with us if her plan works out. She has traveled the world on medical missions. She was smart and personable. I set up a second interview with her. Then the mass scrutiny began. Will she stay forever? Is 1 1/2 years enough of a commitment? I pointed out that the last assistant stayed 3 months because she was disrespected and verbally abused. I pointed out that the other resumes were from people who worked in McDonald's and had no experience. I pointed out that life has no commitments and people are free to leave any job at any time. I felt we needed to go with a good candidate and worry in 2 years. They thought otherwise and I cancelled the second interview. Now we have zero candidates and no one at the front desk. Good thinking guys.