What’s the most difficult thing you’ve done?
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This was posed to me by my 12 year old daughter over dinner last night, because it was a homework question she’d been given (English I think). As I thought about it, I reckon it was a time, a few years ago, when I had to sack my best friend.
Hell, it was awful. I’d given a job to a friend I’d had since my school days – my wife was also very friendly with his wife. At the beginning he was doing really well but then he started to get really sloppy. After a while I had to give him a formal warning. Eventually, I had no option but to dismiss him. It was about the single hardest thing I’ve ever had to do. He’s never forgiven me for it and hasn’t spoken to me or my wife since (despite a very generous pay-off).
Anyone else had any really heart-rending decisions to make?
Hell, it was awful. I’d given a job to a friend I’d had since my school days – my wife was also very friendly with his wife. At the beginning he was doing really well but then he started to get really sloppy. After a while I had to give him a formal warning. Eventually, I had no option but to dismiss him. It was about the single hardest thing I’ve ever had to do. He’s never forgiven me for it and hasn’t spoken to me or my wife since (despite a very generous pay-off).
Anyone else had any really heart-rending decisions to make?
When I was quite a lot younger an ex fell unexpectedly pregnant. We had to decide whether to go through with it or not. That took a lot of soul searching but I still think we made the right decision.
Thank god PH wasn't around in those days or that could have been one hell of a thread
Thank god PH wasn't around in those days or that could have been one hell of a thread
Mrs Fish said:
Yes - to tell the doctors in intensive care to stop the treatment of my dad a couple of weeks ago. We cremated him on monday
>> Edited by Mrs Fish on Thursday 27th January 15:09
Ouch - I can't imagine having to make such a decision. Makes my sacking someone look like an easy day in the office! My condolonces to you.
Surely the hard bit was deciding which art gallery to donate such a beautiful work of art to?Ending a long-term relationship with an ex who was still completely in love with me, but becoming more and more dependant and "madder" as time went on. She said she was going to slash her wrists when I did it, I grabbed the knife and she ended up making an attractive mess of 2 of my fingers.
That last episode of craziness convinced me that I had done the right thing but the feeling of ruining someones world (even temporarily) was awful.
On the good side I saw her a while ago and she was fine, so whilst it undoubtedly ended up OK it was definately the hardest thing I've ever done.
That last episode of craziness convinced me that I had done the right thing but the feeling of ruining someones world (even temporarily) was awful.
On the good side I saw her a while ago and she was fine, so whilst it undoubtedly ended up OK it was definately the hardest thing I've ever done.
Mrs Fish said:
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Anyone else had any really heart-rending decisions to make?
Yes - to tell the doctors in intensive care to stop the treatment of my dad a couple of weeks ago. We cremated him on monday
>> Edited by Mrs Fish on Thursday 27th January 15:09
That sounds like the hardest thing for anyone to do in their life. My best wishes to you and your family Mrs Fish.
mutt k said:
Bidding in Vixpy1's Wing'd Horse auction. And winning
In the light of Mrs Fish's posting above, which appeared whilst I was typing mine, apologies are offered. My levity is inappropriate here. Sorry and condolences to you and your family. I have been there twice myself in the last two years.
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wolves_wanderer said:
Ending a long-term relationship with an ex who was still completely in love with me, but becoming more and more dependant and "madder" as time went on. She said she was going to slash her wrists when I did it, I grabbed the knife and she ended up making an attractive mess of 2 of my fingers.
That last episode of craziness convinced me that I had done the right thing but the feeling of ruining someones world (even temporarily) was awful.
On the good side I saw her a while ago and she was fine, so whilst it undoubtedly ended up OK it was definately the hardest thing I've ever done.
No boiling rabbits then.
Pies said:
Picking my best mate of the road after he killed himself by running his bike into the back of a tractor ,i was following him on my bike, both of us were 18 at the time.It was a very long time ago now but the pictures of the day are still very vivid in my mind
I can't imagine such a thing!
BliarOut said:
When I was quite a lot younger an ex fell unexpectedly pregnant. We had to decide whether to go through with it or not. That took a lot of soul searching but I still think we made the right decision.
Thank god PH wasn't around in those days or that could have been one hell of a thread
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MilnerR said:
When I was quite a lot younger an ex fell unexpectedly pregnant. We had to decide whether to go through with it or not. That took a lot of soul searching but I still think we made the right decision.
Thank god PH wasn't around in those days or that could have been one hell of a thread
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I'm not
It was a tough call at the time, but it was the right choice. As I mention on the other thread, in my case it was a long time ago and I've since had two lovely daughters under totally different circumstances. Funny old game, ain't it. Mrs Fish said:
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Anyone else had any really heart-rending decisions to make?
Yes - to tell the doctors in intensive care to stop the treatment of my dad a couple of weeks ago. We cremated him on monday
Condolances Lisa, my Dad died in similar circumstances last August, after a long battle with cancer, I know how you must be feeling...
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