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i had to can a guy yesterday. i was going to wait until after the 1st of the year, but he just doesn't stop pushing my limits with his attitude and back talking. he missed out on staying at a good company working for a pretty good boss (me). what makes an employee start out so good and the 8-9 months later think he can say anything he wants to the owner? WTF? i am an easy guy to work for ( i have my moments) his skills are very very good. this is why i put up with a little back talk now and then. but in the last 6 to 7 weeks, it has happened 5-6 times. i won't put up with that. i think that he feels he is so good that he can't be replaced. well, i "Trumped" him. i said -go home and i'll see you on friday for your check and it will be your last one. he looked at me in disbelief. he left and called me a few hours later wondering was i serious. i said yep. i'll see ya around. i'll give you a good reference, but i am going for peace in the shop for '08, and this behavior just doesn't fit in my shop. good luck, butcha gotta go. i felt kinda bad being that christmas is around the corner, but i'm not happy or comfortable in my own shop. tuff situation.