I'm the founder of an early stage startup, around 10 employees.
One of those (one of the first to join) has been an issue for quite a while. Lots of time off, low effort at work, minimal hours. Felt like squeezing water out of a stone to get a result from them.
Recently, their behavior has gotten worse despite feedback. Taking off without informing team. Found out a lot of past work was plain wrong.
They vest in a few weeks. I don't want to have them on the team anymore, I'm done trying and this employee is negatively affecting me and the company.
Should I let them vest then let them go, or just let them go? Feedback from former founders esp is helpful. Any downsides to having them on the cap table?
Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=33186789
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One of those (one of the first to join) has been an issue for quite a while. Lots of time off, low effort at work, minimal hours. Felt like squeezing water out of a stone to get a result from them.
Recently, their behavior has gotten worse despite feedback. Taking off without informing team. Found out a lot of past work was plain wrong.
They vest in a few weeks. I don't want to have them on the team anymore, I'm done trying and this employee is negatively affecting me and the company.
Should I let them vest then let them go, or just let them go? Feedback from former founders esp is helpful. Any downsides to having them on the cap table?
Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=33186789
Points: 26
# Comments: 54
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