[dave0123]

A bit thick is best if you ask me,

When i used to work in a window cleaning company there was  a lad who worked there for 9 years hes in his 40's now. A nice bloke looked a bit dirty here and there moans about everything and anything all the time probably P**d you off most days moaned about the boss etc etc!!

Didnt half work hard!! just a tad thick slightly he probably even knew he could earn his wage doing it himself but never has! he still working for him now on basic minum wage i imagine 14 years in total works the week goes home and thats it.

I employed 2 idiots in the past myself the last one "supposed" to be experianced had 2 kids of around 1 years old hardly done anything no ladder work or WFP jus ground windows trad bloody useless! i think interviews are rublish best bet is small interview along with few hours on the glass to see what there like

[DMG Window Cleaning]

If you want a good employee you need to:

Pay Well
Motivate them
Set Targets
Give Bonuses

This should give them a drive to work for you and rewards for loyalty and hard work.

Ive had employment problems before with my fiance`s sisters guy who was constantly bothering me over a pay rise that i didnt think he deserved. I now employ my farther in law to be and hes doing well and will get a pay rise in 2011. Im also considering employing a very hard working lad who is currently a window cleaner but his boss is retiring next year. He gets paid very well and works very hard for more hours than i currently work.

What i would be worried about here is if this guy has more motivation and ambition than you and he starts to pull you and your company forward. You have said you have your fire back but i prefare to lead from the front and know more and be smarter if possible than who i employ.
If he wants to go canvassing to earn more money thats good, if you give him guidence. If he wants to start now he might be trying hard to impress you as the boss to get the job. If he starts to see hes earning you loads of profit and you dont appreciate it then he may see that hes the crucial part to any success you have.

Many people are smarter than me and have better experience and other skill sets i dont have but what i like to think i have is the instinct. I read people well and have the business instinct that i use to succeed. I also handle people well and know how to get the potential out of workers. Not everyone is meant to be in business thats why many try and fail but if you have certain instincts then you are less likely to fail.

Only you know whats really best for you and your company

Good Luck
Danny