The Crazy Rants of Samantha Burns

One little word of advice for all - NEVER hire a friend.

At least, this is what I've learned after hiring a friend to do a job at my place. I asked this person to help me with some work around the house and they did the poorest job ever. Maybe it's just me not knowing how to deal with the situation. I'm not one of those people who deals with confrontation too well, especially concerning friends and family. I don't like being aggressive if I don't have to be. I know there are people out there who have no problem telling it like it is, and that's fine, but sometimes it does more harm than good.

Depends, I guess, on the issue.

I'm not a pushover, and don't typically put up with most irritations, but this is a bit of an awkward situation. How does one tell their friend that something they may have taken pride in doing, is actually one of the worst things you've ever seen?

Nevertheless, this friend of mine sucked at what they did, and they were getting paid for the job too. Anyhow, I don't know how to confront them on the issue; but will probably think of a way of saying nicely, but to the point, that they sucked. It's really hard to tell a friend to "get your butt over here and fix the job properly", especially when it feels like they took advantage of me by trying to get away with it. It's easier finding someone else to do the job, but that would mean letting my friend get away with doing such a horrible thing.

So, as indecisive as this article sounds, I am contemplating the confrontation to come. Just remember...

NEVER HIRE A FRIEND!