Firing people is never easy. Especially if you're trying to be a "good" boss.

I had to fire two people today, and honestly, even though they deserve it - it still sucks.I learned this a while ago, I would hold on to people way longer than they deserved to be held on to. I would make excuse after excuse as to why their behavior was acceptable. (Even though in hindsight, they were clearly taking advantage of my kindness)I made my own excuses as to why I couldn’t fire them…“They have a family…”“How are they going to pay their bills…”“You can help them change…”All of these illusions stopped me from doing what I needed to do for the best interest of my business.All of these things are the traits of a toxic relationship which can definitely happen in an employee-employer setting. No doubt.But, eventually, I got better at understanding that although I’m a giver at heart, although I want the best interest for my employees and I will do anything I can to have their backs and provide a safe, fun, excellent work environment for them…I cannot teach character, and I cannot change people.They need to want to change, they need to want to be better. It’s my job to set the standard, it’s their job to meet it.If that standard is not continuously met in the same way I’m held to the standard as a business owner to provide work and timely pay, then the agreement is broken and it’s time for us to move on.So, if you’re struggling with letting someone go, it’s hurting you more to keep them around than it will to let them go. They’ll figure it out - it’s up to you to keep the standard high, because the longer they stay, the lower the standard for everyone else becomes. see hubwealthy.com/wealthy