Problems with Hiring the Turncoat

On the surface Gary looked like a really valuable employee. He was employed by a well-established regional business. He was a published author in a state-wide industry, monthly publication. He had contacts in both large and small population markets. Gary was paid well, but he wanted more.

Based on his insightful comments and writing skill along with his business contacts, Gary was hired away for an increase in pay to a competing business. He immediately began trying to persuade his old contacts to move their orders with him. He met with little success.

Gary’s old clients remained firm in their relationship with his old employers. Not only that but, those clients let the old employer know what Gary was doing. He was using disparaging remarks and comments. Next, he was unable to duplicate his popular articles. It seems he originally, he had professional help. The articles based on his rough notes were ghost written. The ghostwriter was a personal friend of his old employers.

Gary’s new employer was left with an unsuccessful employee. They received far less than what they thought they had hired. Gary was let go. He immediately tried to get his old job back, not knowing that his antics had already been broadcast. He was not rehired.

There are two morals to be learned here:

If you are an employee looking to move up, develop your own skills and make yourself more valuable to your employer If you are an employer hiring what you believe is a qualified employee, look beneath surface comments and stated skills There are two other morals as well, which are beneficial to all. I don’t think Gary learned them, but he should have. Speak well of everyone, and never burn your bridges.



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