It’s never easy to sustain a business, especially when you’re a new player in town, but it’s certainly not a walk in the park to find yourself loyal and committed employees who will take care of the business for you.
Just recently, a newly-opened burger restaurant in Batu Pahat, Mr Boger, revealed in a lengthy Facebook post that the owner has fired 3 employees in just 3 months. Gen Zs are sometimes associated with bad attitudes at work, and the founder of Mr Boger, who is also a Gen Z himself said that he has finally understood where the negative perceptions stem from.
“I feel sympathy for your fate but…”
Mr Boger decided to employ employees around his age as he thought it would ease the communication between them, but he was proven wrong when each of the employees had their own “unique” attitude.
- Going to the toilet 4 times for at least 20 minutes (no, it was not food poisoning)
- Constantly taking leave, and not informing earlier if they’re absent
- Leaving early from work to attend a friend’s birthday party
- Coming late to work to get “more rest” before the shift starts
Mr Boger also said that he felt sympathy for those who did not finish high school and that he would love to help them, but not when the other party is not taking it seriously. He said that the employees were paid RM1,500 per month, but despite the low amount, the fired staff behaved as if they were not desperate to make a living.
“They’re not working for the money, they’re living for more rests,” Mr Boger added.
As someone who did not further his tertiary education himself, Mr Boger said:
“I thought they would be responsible for their lives like me, but that wasn’t what I saw.”
At the end of his post, he left a message to those employees whom he fired.
“Years down the line, I hope you won’t regret it. I hope you find a kind employer who doesn’t mind if you take leave constantly.”
In response to the monthly wage, Mr Boger shared another post on his Facebook account and admitted that he’s still a new player in town who is hesitant to offer more pay/perks. However, he clarified that the monthly salary and the working hours were discussed and agreed upon during the interview.
“After this incident, I will offer higher salary. Despite being a boss, I’m still young and I’m still learning,” Mr Boger said.
Malaysian employers, especially those in the F&B sector, have you encountered such a situation at work?
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