Mike landed his dream job a year ago. He's doing what he loves and works with a great group of people. His employer and coworkers seems very pleased with him, his work ethic, and the quality of his work. He has earned an excellent reputation. He was excited last week when another position opened up and he helped his friend, Anthony, get hired, too. But after only a week, Mike is starting to wonder if he did the right thing by providing such a strong recommendation for Anthony. By the end of the first week, Anthony started coming in a few minutes late, taking extra long breaks and texting his girlfriend throughout the day. Anthony isn't taking his training seriously, and Mike has been covering for him. Mike is disappointed in Anthony's lack of effort and is starting to feel Anthony is abusing their friendship. He is hoping his friend's poor performance doesn't reflect badly on him. Mike has tried to talk to Anthony, but he just laughs it off and teases him for being a "company man." What should Mike do?
I think Mike should talk to his employer because he has more power than Mike does in the job and maybe his employer will intimidate Anthony a little more than Mike does. Anthony might actually listen to what their employer says compared to when Mike says it. Anthony might then realize that he has to actually step up in the workplace.If Anthony then steps up the friendship between Anthony and Mike won't be in trouble I don't think.
ReplyDeleteI think Mike needs to talk to Anthony and needs to let him now that his actions are effecting their friendship. If Anthony doesn't straighten up I think he needs to be fired so that it doesn't affect Mike. I think Mike should talk to high authorities and let them know the situation so that Mike doesn't begin to look bad. Anthony needs to understand that he needs to take it seriously.
ReplyDeleteI think he should talk to his employer he has more power to take this situation over and do something about it and will wipe him into shape.
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