One of the thoughest jobs I find as an entrepreneur is hiring and firing or laying off individuals.  Yesterday I laid off one guy and also took a 1988 Kenworth off the road.  The rig didn’t say anything, it just rested it’s metal and fiberglass body as it had done it’s time.

As for the individual I laid off well it was another story.  Individuals have pride, families and lives.  I know it comes with the territory but I don’t think I will ever be able to remove that felling from my stomach.  I don’t think any ‘boss’ ever likes firing/laying off people. 

I guess I must have dealt with it properly as this afternoon we got a new contract which required us to re-hire this individual.  We called him at noon and he was in by 12h30. 

Thanks, you know who you are.