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Topic: Would you hire??
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Don Cross
Film Handler
Posts: 97
From: Charleston, WV, USA
Registered: Jan 2005
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posted 02-26-2005 02:16 AM
I double checked and verified all of the statements that were made by the employee that walked out- in mid shift, after turning in his keys, and ever so quietly walking out the door in disappointment. It appears as though he has a very well documented case on his side. He made every effort to resolve and negotiate tactfully.
This person really puts some pride into his work. After some more checking I've discovered that he's never been late for work, and has only missed two days in his entire work history- one due to a root canal. He was obviously very saddened (is that a word?) by his inability to resolve this particular puzzle.
Besides this one single instance, he has every indication of always acting very responsibly. He's a married father, a homeowner, and likes not much more than to put in a hard days work. He's giving me every impression that he is interested in long term career goals.
From all of the information I've gathered so far: He definately doesn't appear to be a hothead. He clearly thinks through all of his decisions like an expert chess player. He always appears to be one step ahead and bases most of decision making upon whats refered to as multiple perspective thinking such as- I wonder what party b and c would think of this move.
From every indication he was actually dodging any further conflict. He may have actually been making a better judegement call by leaving. Theres a very good probability he may have been stuck in a no win type of situatation.
He tactfully appears to have wanted to make it a better place by occasionally offering a few suggestions here and there. The existing management at the place he left are all intent at keeping it their way or the...
Some more about his former theater chain: They've been through four managers within a years time at just one theater unit. Most of the employees openly complain that there isn't adequate training and even *from the employees perspective* no adequate supervision?!?
Ironically the present general manager has already basically lost two of his theaters, and is looking to get rid of a third. All of those losses due to incredibly poor customer service. The presentation at all of the chains theaters are literally the worst I've seen. They make a first run movie thats only had a handfull of showings look as though its a second run facility.
There are three different competing chains that are already taking advantage of this. If the present management and their ideas stay in place I'd elect to place my chips on the bet that they won't be around at this same time next year.
I personally don't like to see any type of business fail. But, based on what I've been observing lately (especially with this employee walking out the door) this small theater chain might be well beyond repair. Very sad...
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John Walsh
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From: Connecticut, USA, Earth, Milky Way
Registered: Oct 1999
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posted 02-26-2005 03:09 PM
I think generally, you have answered your own question since you have been politely defending him. In this day/age, he sounds like a 'gold mine.' I'd hire him.
Many years ago, I was in one of those 'chain' eyeglass centers. It had just opened, and I was in getting a new pair of glasses. A few feet away, the manager was training a new employee (a young girl.)
Manager: So, you should great the customer, smile and say .... Girl: Sometimes I don't feel like smiling. Manager: Well, um, yes, but you should be friendly and say... Girl: I don't want to be his friend. Manager: OK, but we want to make the customer feel good about comming here... Girl: Well, somedays I'm just not in a good mood, you know? I mean, I do my job. If I'm in a bad mood I'm not gonna be rude, but I'm not gonna be all friendly-like. Sometimes I'm in a good mood, sometimes I'm not. That's just the way it is. Manager: Yes, I understand, but....
I'm not making this up. I don't know why the manager put up with her, but he did, for the whole 1/2 hour or so I was there.
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Don Cross
Film Handler
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From: Charleston, WV, USA
Registered: Jan 2005
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posted 02-26-2005 04:36 PM
Note that I can't pretend to be a lawyer, and also don't even want to appear to be giving any type of legal advice, but...
Any contract is only valid if it is reasonable. It would have to be reasonable in the eyes of a mediator, a magistrate, a judge, or even a jury. If it is an unreasonable contract; it can be declared as invalid. There are also considerable differences between the types of contracts. Theres a difference between something such as falling behind on a loan, and falling behind in the money that one owes the internal revenue service. Although technically the above mentioned items are both almost identical contractural violations.
Outside of any type of government position, a private employer cannot reuire you to give notice. This is America, and one is (basically) free to both come and go as they please, and also to switch jobs/careers at will.
Not to get off of the thread topic, but heres another law which is rather frequently broken by most employers. Some employers have the wrong impression that it may be alriht to withhold en amployees paycheck for failre to retun a uniform- or also if they may have been caught stealing.
If an employer wants to try to attempt this one then the employer is actually in violation of federal law- valid in all fifty (plus) states. This falls under an act similar to: judge, jury, and execution. More specifically- no one individual or entity may impose or withold anything of value against another without due and proper cause. So unless you also happen to be a judge or a magistrate- you may elect not to try that one.
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