Work: Today, I had to fire an employee because she constantly calls...

By thatsmejl - 15/09/2011 13:47 - United States

Today, I had to fire an employee because she constantly calls in, or is late to work. She became very emotional and I felt kind of bad, so I walked her out myself. We then got stuck in the company elevator. FML

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Euronymous93 29

Wednesday 14 August 2013 3:57

If it's any consolation, she deserved to be fired for being lazy.

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She's lazy and late so she deserves it.

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