I am glad I did not work for you when I started I may have not been
programming.
:)
Nathan Stanford
Senior Programmer/Analyst
[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Angel Stewart [SMTP:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]
> Sent: Wednesday, April 25, 2001 3:05 PM
> To: CF-Community
> Subject: RE: UNder stress!
>
> 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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>
>
>
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