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Tanko

Tanko

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The two items you list are a given. No one is going to hire them. Background checks (criminal and w/ former employers) are a given.

There has been turnover over the years but, the 6 people I have now are great. A lot of things are involved but, these traits come to mind off the top of my head.
  • Must be honest and have integrity. - Dishonesty = auto no hire (or auto-fired)
  • Works with others well. (No A-holes, No narcissists, etc...). Treat eveyone with respect.
  • Flexible/Adaptable. Stuff is changing all the time. Go with the flow.
  • Responsible - shows up to work on time (w/ few absences). Gets tasks accomplished.
Although they are helpful to have up front, the technical skills can be taught to the right people willing to learn. It's not a deal breaker if you don't have extensive background in the industry.
 

BMR Genie

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The two items you list are a given. No one is going to hire them. Background checks (criminal and w/ former employers) are a given.

There has been turnover over the years but, the 6 people I have now are great. A lot of things are involved but, these traits come to mind off the top of my head.
  • Must be honest and have integrity. - Dishonesty = auto no hire (or auto-fired)
  • Works with others well. (No A-holes, No narcissists, etc...). Treat eveyone with respect.
  • Flexible/Adaptable. Stuff is changing all the time. Go with the flow.
  • Responsible - shows up to work on time (w/ few absences). Gets tasks accomplished.
Although they are helpful to have up front, the technical skills can be taught to the right people willing to learn. It's not a deal breaker if you don't have extensive background in the industry.
I can tell that you are a good and reasonable boss, Tank.
 

BMR Genie

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I used to work in a force with a lot of ass kissing colleagues. The more you are "close" to a commissioned officer, the more you get special treatment and easy promotions. My 2 siblings are experiencing this rn, and almost the same complaint I hear from them over and over again. Anyways, my question to all business owners is... How do you handle ass kisser employees?
 
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Tanko

Tanko

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I used to work in a force with a lot of ass kissing colleagues. The more you are "close" to a commissioned officer, the more you get special treatment and easy promotions. My 2 siblings are experiencing this rn, and almost the same complaint I hear from them over and over again. Anyways, my question to all business owners is... How do you handle ass kisser employees?
Thank them for setting a good example... :ROFLMAO:



I'm joking of course.
 

JDS

JDS

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Who would and wouldn't be able to work for you?

The way I am, I only got two rules.

Anyone can work for me unless you're a rat or a pedophile.

I'm willing to give any other person a chance.

What say yous?
So you don’t discriminate against color or religion when it comes to who works for you ? Not saying that I do, I’m saying that I thought this was your position on people who are not the same as you.
 

JDS

JDS

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I used to work in a force with a lot of ass kissing colleagues. The more you are "close" to a commissioned officer, the more you get special treatment and easy promotions. My 2 siblings are experiencing this rn, and almost the same complaint I hear from them over and over again. Anyways, my question to all business owners is... How do you handle ass kisser employees?
I’m glad you didn’t take advantage of that and you like to earn everything that you get very commendable Genie.
 

phillyflyers

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So you don’t discriminate against color or religion when it comes to who works for you ? Not saying that I do, I’m saying that I thought this was your position on people who are not the same as you.
No, I wouldn't do that to a guy looking for a second chance.

If they fukk up a second time though, they would be gone.
 
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