What is wrong with middle aged people?

[Sigarms]

We hired a guy from Florida the other week, I stopped in the office to meet him (as well as some other things) this morning.

Guy is like 55 years old, relocated up from Florida.

Guy's first day was Monday, Tuesday, the operations manager gets a text from the guy informing him that Monday was his last day (I asked about the "new guy" and that's what the guys told me, and at first, I thought they were pulling my leg).

Guy is slightly older than me, and there is NO WAY in tarnation I'm texting someone after one day on the job that I'm not coming back.

This wasn't a minimum wage job, guy had experience, and we knew the company he worked for. I'm just left scratching my head dumbfounded. Who takes a job for one day and then leaves via text?

 

[KubotainNH]

I think it has more to do with the person than the age. I've seen that at all ages, usually more for early 20's. People of all ages are weird.

 

[Fuddy1952]

Wouldn't someone there simply ask him?
I hate texting. I get texts from people and I tell them please call or see me in person. In general as time goes by people are losing communication skills.
The guy could be quitting for any of 100 reasons.

 

[Diggin It]

Knew a guy that hired on as Sheriff's Deputy. You can work for up to a year while you're waiting for a spot at the Academy. He worked several months with no problem. Got his date for Training which at the time was something like 16 weeks. Drove 6 hours to get there. Two days later he showed back up at the Office saying his wife missed him too much and made him come home.

 

[wagne223]

He probably got a better job offer.

When looking for a job, people apply at multiple places. He probably took the first one that called back just to get started.

Happened to me once. But I was at the place for 4 days when the much better offer came in. I quit in person but gave no notice.

 

[wagne223]

And to answer your question, we are tired of all the bull stuff.
I cant keep up with the PC nonsense, people hate me and show violence towards me for my political views, and I just want to go the store and buy something without them asking for all my personal information!

 

[Sigarms]

He probably got a better job offer.

When looking for a job, people apply at multiple places. He probably took the first one that called back just to get started.

Happened to me once. But I was at the place for 4 days when the much better offer came in. I quit in person but gave no notice.

I get that, but it's like cheating on a spouse and getting a divorce. Sooner or later Karma is pain in the tush.

I just figured if you're in your mid 50's, and we find out about you from the company you worked for, it really doesn't reflect to well on your previous employeer to boot.

I expect this kind of behavior from a 20 year old, but not someone in their 50's. Long story short, don't burn bridges when it comes to employment (perhaps I should say that because I did tell a guy exactly what I thought when he wanted me to sign a 23 page no compete clause LOL).

 

[dragoneggs]

I'm more puzzled how this thread has 6 replies but zero views! :confused3:

 

[wagne223]

I get that, but it's like cheating on a spouse and getting a divorce. Sooner or later Karma is pain in the tush.

I just figured if you're in your mid 50's, and we find out about you from the company you worked for, it really doesn't reflect to well on your previous employeer to boot.

I expect this kind of behavior from a 20 year old, but not someone in their 50's. Long story short, don't burn bridges when it comes to employment (perhaps I should say that because I did tell a guy exactly what I thought when he wanted me to sign a 23 page no compete clause LOL).

Sig,
I used to feel the same as you.
What changed my mind has been witnessing employers caring less and less about employees.
I see guys forced out as they age because they are slower now, and because they are high paid and have the "OLD" benefits package.

Companies just dont care anymore. So you have to do what is best for you, and dont waste time.

 

[Oldoak]

I have witness even less consideration when people quit a job. First day on the job, lunch time comes and the person never says a word to anyone about leaving, just never returns after lunch. That was at a Fortune 500 company with the best paying jobs in the surrounding area.