I no longer have an apprentice...

[Masood]

After a conversation on Friday that was a bit overdue to be honest.

I was told that I was disrespectful and that she would not be spoken to like that. So what did I say that was so terrible, you may ask?

After about the 12th time of showing her how to hold and use a saw, she cut a piece of timber wonky. No big deal, I didn't have a go, or raise my voice, or swear. What I did do was show her the wonky cut and ask if she knew why it was wonky. When she said she didn't, I said "It's because despite my showing you a dozen times, you still held the saw wrong". Apparently I am bang out of order for saying that...

 

[Rickster123]

'Twas always going to end in tears. She couldn't hang a combi anyway. Onwards and upwards masood.

 

[rpm]

Jeeez kids today eh! I`d give her a piece of timber and say ok you hold the saw the way you want but give me the straight cut I NEED. Oh! I forgot she gone lol

A lot of the time its the stance thats wrong, like the way some girls line up a shot on the pool table.

 

[Masood]

Well, like I said, she was bright and keen but sadly had too big an ego and was arrogant. Didn't like paying attention, always thought she knew a better way to do stuff, argued with me and didn't like having her mistakes pointed out. Did not know the word "sorry" either. No great loss to be honest. I was more than generous in terms of my time and cash but if she can't take being told that she's f*&^ked the same thing up repeatedly then I'm not going to waste my time.

 

[Dotty]

So what were her good attributes?

 

[Rickster123]

So what were her good attributes?

Lovely eyes and made the van smell nice.

 

[rpm]

So what were her good attributes?

Both of them.

 

[Masood]

So what were her good attributes?

Intelligent and articulate. Motivated. Always early in the mornings. Not afraid to get stuck in, wouldn't shy away from lifting heavy toolboxes. A lot of good things.

But no point being keen and asking questions if you're not going to take the answers in. No point getting stuck in if you're not bothered to watch and listen when told how to do the task. Just ends up wasting time and materials.

 

[Dotty]

Intelligent and articulate. Motivated. Always early in the mornings. Not afraid to get stuck in, wouldn't shy away from lifting heavy toolboxes. A lot of good things.

But no point being keen and asking questions if you're not going to take the answers in. No point getting stuck in if you're not bothered to watch and listen when told how to do the task. Just ends up wasting time and materials.

Sod all that.... was she easy on the eye?

 

[Masood]

Sod all that.... was she easy on the eye?

Marks out of 10? I'd give her one...

 

[Rickster123]

Marks out of 10? I'd give her one...

you're on fire tonight masood!

 

[rpm]

Masood, don`t know if your in the mood to take another apprentice on but a new member called thecockneyscot from the east of london was asking for a chance this weekend.

 

[Dotty]

Marks out of 10? I'd give her one...

 

[rpm]

Be careful what you wish for my friend this is masood we`re talking too.

 

[Masood]

Mate - I know I take the mickey out of you but really? You WANT to get me killed???!

Some poor lad in the plumber's merchant was holding his phone up looking at a website. She thought he was taking a photo of her and near as dammit ripped his head off...

 

[Masood]

Masood, don`t know if your in the mood to take another apprentice on but a new member called thecockneyscot from the east of london was asking for a chance this weekend.

Yeah I saw that mate. Might give him a try-out.

 

[Rickster123]

Mate - I know I take the mickey out of you but really? You WANT to get me killed???!

Some poor lad in the plumber's merchant was holding his phone up looking at a website. She thought he was taking a photo of her and near as dammit ripped his head off...

Is that frowned upon then? Women are a funny breed.

 

[rpm]

Mate - I know I take the mickey out of you but really? You WANT to get me killed???!

Some poor lad in the plumber's merchant was holding his phone up looking at a website. She thought he was taking a photo of her and near as dammit ripped his head off...

Sounds like the departed apprentice`s sister lol

 

[Dotty]

Mate - I know I take the mickey out of you but really? You WANT to get me killed???!

Some poor lad in the plumber's merchant was holding his phone up looking at a website. She thought he was taking a photo of her and near as dammit ripped his head off...

Answers that.... NBM

No Balls Mas.........

 

[SimonG]

How many times do you see a cacky attitude, I can take a lot of things, but attitude isnt one of them. I think I will leave it at that before I get my soap box out.

 

[jonnyswamp]

Just skipped through the first thread and read showing as showering, then thought "fark me, i'd be a bit p!ssed off if he showered me 12 times" as well
Too many buds I think on my part

 

[Dotty]

Just skipped through the first thread and read showing as showering, then thought "fark me, i'd be a bit p!ssed off if he showered me 12 times" as well
Too many buds I think on my part

Sod off Jon! I've now got the mental image of moist, taut, young, pert and perky flesh........

I'm going to go and lay down!

 

[jonnyswamp]

Sod off Jon! I've now got the mental image of moist, taut, young, pert and perky flesh........

I'm going to go and lay down!

And me.....:devil2:

 

[mfgs]

Looks like bad attitudes all around with the apprentices then.

 

[lame plumber]

I am trying to get my head round saw and wood, thought you lot were plumbers not chippies, I wouldnt give my Mrs a rip saw, all that swaying to n fro, females have extra pendulums ffs, no wonder the poor lass couldnt get it to cut straight.

 

[village idiot]

Well masood, what other things did you show her Pls tell, I am all ears
If you showed er 12 times how to cut that wood, my gut instinct tells me you showed her something else a few times

 

[lame plumber]

Problem was how he showed her

 

[Masood]

Well masood, what other things did you show her Pls tell, I am all ears
If you showed er 12 times how to cut that wood, my gut instinct tells me you showed her something else a few times

Is that right? Your gut instinct is wrong.

 

[Masood]

Problem was how he showed her View attachment 20051

Mate, seriously?! Do you honestly think so little of me? Do you honestly think I'd cut wood on a wallpapering table? Any fule kno it'd be far too unstable!

 

[village idiot]

Is that right? Your gut instinct is wrong.

supposed to be a joke mas!!!

 

[kris]

Oh well masood it's her loss as you was good enough to give her a chance. Some folks really don't realise how lucky they are to receive one. We see how many folks posting on here daily offering to shadow for free , others looking for work. I take my hat off to you for giving her try . (Job)

 

[solutions]

How many times do you see a cacky attitude, I can take a lot of things, but attitude isnt one of them. I think I will leave it at that before I get my soap box out.

Didnt you know? you are meant to be greatfull for their mere existance.

 

[Masood]

supposed to be a joke mas!!!

Yeah I know mate, sorry. Just writing to her college, and to her about wages and returning logo'd workwear got me a bit riled about the whole situation.

The incident I described, as I said, was the last straw. She'd had the attitude from day one.

Sorry, didn't mean to snap!

 

[stevetheplumber]

dont worry maz it will all be sorted at the tribunal

 

[Masood]

dont worry maz it will all be sorted at the tribunal

Haha, thankfully no chance of that!

 

[Toxic Ted]

You'll probably have her dad on your doorstep tonight wanting to know why you have upset his daughter.....

 

[oz-plumber]

Haha, thankfully no chance of that!

Don't bet on that, I've been there and done that.

Someone will get into her ear and you will be in for one hell of a ride.

Don't get me started on tribunals.
This apprentice ***** I had taken on, had days, dates, times and documented material of how I spoke to him, threatened him, harassed him and so on.
Apparently the final straw was when I sent him home beaten up.

Don't worry we had our day at the tribunal.

Some apprentices think that their bosses are idiots, but they forget that their boss was an apprentice once, and a lot of the tricks haven't changed. They are easier to pursue

 

[Masood]

Don't bet on that, I've been there and done that.

Someone will get into her ear and you will be in for one hell of a ride.

Don't get me started on tribunals.
This apprentice ***** I had taken on, had days, dates, times and documented material of how I spoke to him, threatened him, harassed him and so on.
Apparently the final straw was when I sent him home beaten up.

Don't worry we had our day at the tribunal.

Some apprentices think that their bosses are idiots, but they forget that their boss was an apprentice once, and a lot of the tricks haven't changed. They are easier to pursue

We're a bit more protected here I think Oz. Minimum time to be employed before tribunal will hear a case is either 12 months or 2 years, can't remember exactly. Also within any probationary period (hers was 3 months), employers can terminate contract without giving any reason. But she walked, I didn't sack her...