Hiring an employee that has had a lot of jobs

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[lmcca]

we get that too, if your desperate it will most likely get you out of a jam but really, its your choice. We have done it...

[mspecperformance]

Those definitely sound like red flags however something to keep in mind is what kind of environment and culture are you bringing this new technician into? Some people are self starters and highly self motivated. They can also keep that motivation up in the face of a bad environment. Most people are not and things can wear on them over time. These things might not even be your fault. I have been on both ends of the spectrum. I've had a technician that had a great work ethic and highly self motivated however after 2+ years he became the opposite. I also have a newer technician that has been with me for about 8 months now. He has had many many positions at various different shops. Some shops he was only employed for 2 weeks before deciding to leave. Since hiring him he has become one of my best technicians and at least up to this point has a high motivation level. The difference between the two scenarios for me was the first tech was brought into a unhealthy environment. At the time for lack of better words I didn't have my shit together. First impressions go both ways. Even though we had started making improvements, the damage was already done. My newer tech on the other had came into a shop environment and culture that was much more conducive to team work and ethics. I think that has made all the difference. I guess the point I am trying to make is as much as you are analyzing this tech you should also analyze your shop situation if you are providing all the necessary things a new tech would need to thrive.

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