Exit interview advice.

rgramjet · January 24, 2013, 07:23:35 PM

My cabinet shop foreman gave me his two weeks notice. Another shop made him an offer he cant refuse and he decided to make the move.

Is there anything I can do to prevent him from calling on my current clients and/or divulging my company information.

kopfjÃ¤ger · January 24, 2013, 07:39:32 PM

My guess would be no, unless he signed a non disclosure.

Speeddog · January 24, 2013, 08:13:12 PM

You could pre-emptively call your current clients.

I've got no bright ideas of what to say....

I'd recommend seeking the advice of legal counsel prior to that, to avoid getting yourself into some kind of jackpot.

zooom · January 25, 2013, 05:18:00 AM

Quote from: Speeddog on January 24, 2013, 08:13:12 PM
You could pre-emptively call your current clients.

I've got no bright ideas of what to say....

I'd recommend seeking the advice of legal counsel prior to that, to avoid getting yourself into some kind of jackpot.

but I think he is correct here....

+1 to this....

Quote from: kopfjÃ¤ger on January 24, 2013, 07:39:32 PM
My guess would be no, unless he signed a non disclosure.

Raux · January 25, 2013, 05:24:05 AM

ever thought about having a gentlemen's agreement over a beer?

rgramjet · January 25, 2013, 05:27:21 AM

Quote from: Raux on January 25, 2013, 05:24:05 AM
ever thought about having a gentlemen's agreement over a beer?

That is my preferred method of doing business. Over the last two weeks he has proven that a handshake agreement, let alone his word, isnt worth much. Hate to say it.

ducpainter · January 25, 2013, 06:13:27 AM

How long did he work for you?

rgramjet · January 25, 2013, 07:12:03 AM

3 years

ducpainter · January 25, 2013, 07:52:40 AM

Quote from: rgramjet on January 25, 2013, 07:12:03 AM
3 years

This is the guy that wanted a bigger piece of the pie than you were getting...correct?

I wouldn't worry too much.

Even if he does contact clients the bite will only be temporary.

They'll figure him out in short order.

zooom · January 25, 2013, 08:20:54 AM

Quote from: ducpainter on January 25, 2013, 07:52:40 AM
They'll figure him out in short order.

or after he shorts them on an order...

at which time...you can certainly come back in with repair work to fix his mistakes...

Raux · January 25, 2013, 08:24:30 AM

A simple letter to your customers about all the great things planned for the future and thanks for their continued patronage.

positive positive positive.

You'd be suprised how far that goes no matter the cost.

cokey · January 25, 2013, 11:20:32 AM

Lettem know how ya cousin vinny works things out?

rgramjet · January 30, 2013, 05:18:28 PM

So he thinks I owe him the full agreed percentage even though I had to pay others to step in and complete the two jobs he left me hanging on.

Last minute subs can be very expensive.

zooom · January 31, 2013, 04:09:10 AM

backcharging him for the subs then are ya?

rgramjet · January 31, 2013, 06:29:37 AM

I offered him after hours opportunities to finish the projects. He rejected them.

I also told him the costs involved to have the project finished by others.

What else can I do other than to backcharge against his percentage? My deadlines with the client stand firm and I can't pussyfoot around.

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