Job security

Redemption

I work in a store, for a company that the store hires to handle their cleaning. I’d been asking about the possibility of getting a job directly with the store, and they said there might be something on Tuesday because someone had left. When I asked again the next day, they told me that the person I thought had been sacked for being lazy apparently isn’t being replaced after all. Part of me wonders if they’re just saying that to brush it off, but I don’t really know.

If it is true that they were let go for being lazy, it just shows how tough the working world can be. Employers can sack someone quite easily, and they don’t always think about the bigger picture, like whether that person is living paycheck to paycheck. For most people, their job is their livelihood, and losing it can affect their whole life.

I think one of my goals would be that if I’m ever in a position where I employ people, I’d want to treat staff well and actually value them. Things like being a bit lazy sometimes, being late a few times, or being on your phone too much can definitely be frustrating, but realistically they’re not usually going to ruin a business. Yet employers can still sack someone over relatively minor things, even though it’s someone’s livelihood. I think employers should focus more on helping staff improve and addressing the reasons behind those issues rather than immediately resorting to letting people go.

Azziman

Hey @Redemption, thank you for sharing this. I can hear how you were hoping to replace the person who had been let go but that that isn't available as an option, which sounds disappointing. It's interesting to hear about your thoughts on staff welfare and how employers can support people to improve. Are there any ways that your current employers could support you to develop your skills or career, out of interest? If you have time, looking into UK employment law might be of interest to you since you're on the topic. We're here to listen to you.