re: Who here has been fired?

Tried out for HS football team. Father gave me so much shite about not being home to help on the property, that I just quit. Coach came to see me one day and asked where I’d been. Told him my father wouldn’t let me continue. Instead of being nice under the circumstances, he wanted to make an example of me in front of the class. He asked if I knew what happened to people who didn’t show up for work, and I said they would be fired. He said you’re right and walked away. I have since fired several people over the years, but my experience stuck with me, and I’ve always done it with respect and compassion.