Well, poop.

[Old Coastie]

Just lost my foreman to a local trucking company, who made him an offer he should not refuse.

I can't help but be happy for him, but after three years I've gotten used to having him around. Guess the economy is suddenly heating up, that's all four elves gone. Back to soloing, I suppose.

 

[Nate The Great]

Idk Stevie, I hope you can hang in there.... You are pretty old, or you just look it....

 

[hogjowl]

Yeah, he's old.
That globe idea confirms it.

 

[Old Coastie]

Idk Stevie, I hope you can hang in there.... You are pretty old, or you just look it....

Nate, I'm like an old hickory handle. Ain't been broken yet and not likely to, either.

And kiss my M*rty.

 

[Nate The Great]

Vintage is always in style..... Ancient on the other hand...........

 

[Old Coastie]

Yeah, he's old.
That globe idea confirms it.

Kiss my N*te.

 

[Cleanworks]

You might want to check if you have any temporary labor agencies in the neighborhood. I have used one before and although it was pricey, they paid the workers comp and taxes.

 

[Old Coastie]

In time, maybe. But I'll only take someone I can trust into a customer's home or business.

Things have a way of working out.

 

[KevinL]

Try craigslist. I just reran an ad that never pulled very well before and we got a ton of apps.

 

[Goomer]

Be glad he didn't scumbag you and go out on his own or to a competitor.

 

[Old Coastie]

None of my elves would have. But especially when the season is slow, they can't be blamed for taking better paying jobs.
No bridges burned, they are all good young people with (I hope) bright futures.

 

[Ron K]

Not much you can do. Just hope you've made them better people and that they have grown having worked with you and your company.

 

[Old Coastie]

Not much you can do. Just hope you've made them better people and that they have grown having worked with you and your company.

Sums it up perfectly, Ron.