Next time:


1. Hire a newbie that doesn't know diddly squat. It's harder to retrain then train.

2. Have an employment contract with a 5 month probation period.

3. Contract to spell out there will be review at 30, 60, and 90 days.

4. No raises until probation period is complete.

Been there, done that.

Worst thing I did was hire someone "experienced".
Best was a newbie that WANTED to work and learn.


The experienced guy was fired after one week, as he was a "I know better." type, that was not only slower than molasses, he was a huge screw up.

The newbie could be left alone on a job site within a few days, and would get things done fast, then ask for more to do.