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...

 

[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...