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History of some of my former employees.

Two had gone broke, they were the most honest, sincere and hard working people. Being too ambitious and poor management was part to blame. Drought didn’t help one.

One had gone broke. Again the most decent, honest and hard working fellow. He had never told a lie in his life. A big national retailer arrived in competition to his small business. Today he is 90 and still works. He is a skilled engineer.

One went broke because he is a poor manager. He borrowed from the bank to pay back his debts and it took years for him to repay the bank. Again a decent fellow.

The four remain my good friends today.

One went broke because he was simply a messer. A personable bloke who was given his farm by his parents. Worked hard but just couldn’t manage. Can’t be friends because he has passed.

Going broke should not be a disincentive to hire. How they manage after defines their character.