Punishing the Work Shy

 

Over the years, I've employed a lot of people.

Only once did I try and employ someone who really didn't want to work and he was forced by his father, who was a friend of mine. The guy was in his late thirties and had various drink and drug problems. It just didn't work out and he went back on benefit.

You just can't employ people who do not contribute to the business.

On the other hand, I've employed people with serious medical problems and disabilities, who because they want to work have been excellent employees.

So unless that desire to work is there, no sensible employer would ever employ the work-shy.

The interesting thing is to go past any benefit office at say ten in the morning and see the people outside with their cans of lager. Employ them. No way!