No no..you don't understand.
IN our department..it is the manager..then me..then them..
So...I HAVE to tell the manager why the website looks like sh**..
otherwise it falls to ME.
I've already spoken to him..no I was not gentle. *shrug*
I believe in the direct approach.
I told him the site looks like sh** and what was he doing for two weeks..its
not acceptable.
I then sat with both he and the other web designer in the meeting with the
manager, and felt out their capabilities.
They are both new, but both claimed to be top notch web designers, and had
some really cool sites to show.
Now I realise that bozo boy must have been a part of a TEAM to design those
sites..and I'm wondering now exactly how much he contributed to their
designs.
Unfortunately, I didn't interview them to gauge their abilities.
I did offer to help,and to work with him.
And thats what I'm doing now.
Showing him the little knacks I found out with photoshop and trying to guide
his design process.
Its just that I don't think I should be doing that..he's supposed to be a
web designer.
Actually..RIGHT this MINUTE i'm having a snickers and a beer.
I'll probably be here till close to 7 or something like that today.
*sigh*
We're not going to fire him..we informed him he was still in his probation
period..and we'll be gauging his performance closely during the next month.
-Gel
-----Original Message-----
From: Chris Montgomery [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]
While a typical knee-jerk reaction may be to "fire his ass!", there are
other ways to approach this situation first.
Now, if this type of performance is typical (i.e., it isn't the first time
he's embarassed you or the company), then you need to come down on him more
firmly. Make sure he knows that you're not going to rat him out to the boss
(this time), but also let him know that continued offenses like this will
force you to take the issue up with the boss the next time it happens
(indeed, if the client is really unhappy, the boss will probably hear of it
anyway).
Your co-worker needs to understand that his performance directly
impacts not only your work, but the company's reputation as well. Make sure
he knows it's important to be a team player. See if he starts to come around
then. The next time a deadline approaches, ask him how it's going but don't
harangue him. If you sense things going down the crapper, act early enough
to head it off. Give your co-worker another warning (or words of
encouragement) and if he doesn't respond *then* take it to the boss so he
can have his "Come to Jesus" talk with your co-worker. No matter what, don't
let him embarass the company (and your boss) again.
Sorry to preach, but I've seen too many people's career ruined in the past
when they just needed a little help along the way.
Think positive. Oh....and be sure to hit the gym to work off some of that
stress!
Cheers,
Chris Montgomery [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Web Development & Consulting http://www.astutia.com
Allaire Sales & Consulting Partner
210-490-3249/888-745-7603 Fax 210-490-4692
Instant Messaging:
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