I've never been in a position to hire anyone. I've been a manager at a couple different jobs, but have never been the one to decide who should be hired.
Doug2,
30
Overland Park, KS USA
Yes I hired women for my tanning salon I had in the late 90's. Two were daughter in laws and there was no problem. One was a girl from the bank I knew a long time that wanted part time work for the holidays. And a young high school girl that was an A student and was 16 but passed away at 21 with cancer.
Marci,
57
OH USA
Yes, I've hired technicians to work with me on some environmental jobs and I've also hired baby-sitters to take care of my son when the need has arisen.
Tam
Yes I have -- probably a dozen times.
Laura,
37
Lowell, MA USA
Nope. I'm a peon.
Firelady,
24
Frisco, TX USA
Yes, actually I did. A few years ago when I was living in Texas, my husband and I were asked by the Genealogical Society of Utah if we would like to spend the summer preparing court records of Belton, Texas for photocopying. We were delighted to earn some extra money doing something we loved. There was a lot of work so we were told to hire a couple of people to help us so we hired a couple of our genealogy buddies.
Reba,
57
Gaithersburg, MD USA
No....unless babysitting counts.
Fisch,
47
Preston, CT USA
I have been one of the interviewers for a job applicant--she was to replace me. I try to hire house cleaners with very little luck.
Jill,
61
Saylorsburg, PA USA
I was kinda part of the process. There was an open position for a one-on-one teacher in my classroom. Since it was my room and I knew the child well, I went to the interviews and asked questions of the interviewees. I didn't, however, make the final decision.
Tracy,
24
Ocean City, NJ USA
No, but I've wanted to fire people!
Cathie,
53
Novi, MI USA
never really been in a position to
Cara,
18
Valparasio, IN USA
The kid next door to mow the lawn.
Stephanie,
25
TX USA
Oh, please, a peon like me will never be in a position to hire anybody...
Phaedo,
31
Athens
I have hired several folks over the last couple of years.
Felicia,
36
Lowell, MA USA
No.
Melissa,
20
PA USA
I don't think so, no. I mean, I've gotten people to pet-sit, but they usually do that for free.
Karen,
23
Ames, IA USA
Over the years, lots of people. The most important thing I have learned is that, provided the basic skills are there, you have to choose someone whose personality meshes with the rest of the team.
Jane, 63
West Linn, OR USA
Yes, I've hired technicians to work with me on some environmental jobs and I've also hired baby-sitters to take care of my son when the need has arisen.
Tam
Only a couple of my kids to paint the house one summer. But I don't think that counts.
Judy,
62
Easton, KS USA
No.. ive always been the bottom of the ladder in my jobs.
Talia,
25
Redding, CT USA
Nope
Melodi,
19
Gahanna, OH USA
Many times, and sometimes it has even been a good choice.
Cindy,
41
VA USA
I have. I had a side business that did yard work. I hired my best friend for a particularly large job that required more people. He worked for a case of cheap beer. Cheapest labor I ever got!
You Me, 0
Yes. And I have yet had it turn out well.
Keri-Jade,
23
Brampton, Ontario CANADA
Not yet.
Ryan,
29
Morton, IL USA