I’ve got a new guy, three weeks in, who I’m gonna have to let go if I can get him in closer to the house for rinsing. He’s standing 20 feet back and even though I’ve taken the the hose from him several times and showed him what I want him to do (protect plants!), he keeps hanging back and trying to spray from a distance. I finally determined he is scared of getting bleach on him...says he got it in his eye (even though he’s wearing safety glasses). I get it on me every day. Any ideas on how the get him more comfortable with the work? I really hate to let him go. He shows up on time and works hard otherwise.
-- Edited by Bryan P on Friday 27th of April 2018 10:43:07 PM
Jason Watkins said
Apr 28, 2018
Maybe try these safety glasses... unless you are already using something similar. They have a foam gasket that fills the gap between your face and the lens, and they are really comfortable.
Other than that, dont know. Long sleeve vented fishing shirt perhaps. Or just tell him to hose himself down every few minutes, lol.
BlueRidge said
Apr 28, 2018
It's hard to say Bryan. A full face mask but he will hate that soon. House wash mist has a wonderful taste and a minor sting if any. Getting it in his eye is like going in the gas chamber in boot camp, it teaches respect. Other than what Jason suggested how about this?
Zach Maynard said
Apr 28, 2018
That's a tough one, offer him better protection. Sounds like he's not a good fit at all though for this service.
Mario said
Apr 28, 2018
Had a new guy for a week . He tells me the bleach really bothers his face and he's giving me 2 weeks notice. Your guy won't change. He's scared of bleach. I would say you need need a new rinse monkey.
John Aloisio said
Apr 29, 2018
Kind of like being a doctor but cant stand the sight of blood....just not going to work. Cut your losses and move on. You will spend too much time trying to get him to work how you need him to and before you know it you will be lagging behind yourself. Also he will cost you when it gets really hot and he's not putting enough water on vegetation because he's standing too far back.
Brian C Jackson said
Apr 30, 2018
I'm not sure if there is an easy answer to this employee. Personally I would cut him loose..
waxman18324 said
Apr 30, 2018
My son was the same way. He doesn't like bleach and has taken a different direction in life.
Hank
Bryan P said
Apr 30, 2018
Brian C Jackson wrote:
I'm not sure if there is an easy answer to this employee. Personally I would cut him loose..
Probably should. I tend to be longsuffering with employees because I think too much like a mentor/coach...but this kind of thing stresses me out. I had a talk with him this morning and will give him this week to prove me wrong.
Bryan P said
May 1, 2018
JASON WATKINS! I bought him those glasses and it was like he transformed into Batman or something. He feels so much more protected and between that and a good talk about expectations he’s doing much better. I worked with him today and think he’s gonna be ok.
Jim Prom said
May 1, 2018
I got here late, I was gonna say dunk him in SH. Now you got it all fixed, so do not dunk him in SH ;)
Maverick Contracting said
May 1, 2018
Bryan P wrote:
JASON WATKINS! I bought him those glasses and it was like he transformed into Batman or something. He feels so much more protected and between that and a good talk about expectations he’s doing much better. I worked with him today and think he’s gonna be ok.
I was gonna suggest giving him a thick plastic bag and a zip tie for sealing around the neck.
But... now im buying those glasses for myself lol
This kinda reminds me of the movie "FIGHT CLUB"
Where as "Tyler Durden" holds Ed Norton's hand and pours Lye on it to take the pain and break his "cherry"
Or threshold of pain
-- Edited by Maverick Contracting on Tuesday 1st of May 2018 09:13:32 PM
Jason Watkins said
May 1, 2018
Bryan P wrote:
JASON WATKINS!
I seriously had a mini heart attack when I read my full name in all caps... must have triggered a flashback to my mom yelling at me last wee.... er... 'a long time ago'.
Man that's awesome that they are helping... and they really are some great safety glasses.
I was also going to suggest one of those cheap rubber band face masks... if nothing else, just for a placebo effect, but maybe he is going to be ok now.
LOL @ Jim and Maverick's suggestions.
Zach Maynard said
May 3, 2018
Awesome outcome, I hope he works out.
Cleanupcrew said
May 3, 2018
Nice work,
I would have said let him go but if good glasses solved the problem then that's great.
Dave O said
May 4, 2018
I'm glad to hear he is working out now Bryan. Ensuring employees do their job safely, responsibly and effectively all while trying to keep them happy can be stressful.
I’ve got a new guy, three weeks in, who I’m gonna have to let go if I can get him in closer to the house for rinsing. He’s standing 20 feet back and even though I’ve taken the the hose from him several times and showed him what I want him to do (protect plants!), he keeps hanging back and trying to spray from a distance. I finally determined he is scared of getting bleach on him...says he got it in his eye (even though he’s wearing safety glasses). I get it on me every day. Any ideas on how the get him more comfortable with the work? I really hate to let him go. He shows up on time and works hard otherwise.
-- Edited by Bryan P on Friday 27th of April 2018 10:43:07 PM
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Other than that, dont know. Long sleeve vented fishing shirt perhaps. Or just tell him to hose himself down every few minutes, lol.
It's hard to say Bryan. A full face mask but he will hate that soon. House wash mist has a wonderful taste and a minor sting if any. Getting it in his eye is like going in the gas chamber in boot camp, it teaches respect. Other than what Jason suggested how about this?
Kind of like being a doctor but cant stand the sight of blood....just not going to work. Cut your losses and move on. You will spend too much time trying to get him to work how you need him to and before you know it you will be lagging behind yourself. Also he will cost you when it gets really hot and he's not putting enough water on vegetation because he's standing too far back.
Hank
Probably should. I tend to be longsuffering with employees because I think too much like a mentor/coach...but this kind of thing stresses me out. I had a talk with him this morning and will give him this week to prove me wrong.
I got here late, I was gonna say dunk him in SH. Now you got it all fixed, so do not dunk him in SH ;)
I was gonna suggest giving him a thick plastic bag and a zip tie for sealing around the neck.
But... now im buying those glasses for myself lol
This kinda reminds me of the movie "FIGHT CLUB"
Where as "Tyler Durden" holds Ed Norton's hand and pours Lye on it to take the pain and break his "cherry"
Or threshold of pain
-- Edited by Maverick Contracting on Tuesday 1st of May 2018 09:13:32 PM
I seriously had a mini heart attack when I read my full name in all caps... must have triggered a flashback to my mom yelling at me last wee.... er... 'a long time ago'.
Man that's awesome that they are helping... and they really are some great safety glasses.
I was also going to suggest one of those cheap rubber band face masks... if nothing else, just for a placebo effect, but maybe he is going to be ok now.
LOL @ Jim and Maverick's suggestions.
I would have said let him go but if good glasses solved the problem then that's great.