Tuesday, August 2, 2016

Rehab Romance

There are always risks when employing addicts to help us run our program.

They sometimes interpret the rules their way. They may steal from us. Or they may give us a departure date that's several months off. Then suddenly leave the same day without notice. There are several ways they go from doing well to doing whatever they feel like at the moment.

They may break our rules about dating. Or set a bad example for the clients we're supposed to be setting examples for. We have strict guidelines for managers in the areas of dating and showing affection while on property. Yet some pay no regard.

Yesterday we had an example of this. Two managers who had been with us for a few years got into a relationship. They were cautioned about the guidelines. And after a few infractions began to follow the rules. They told us they eventually planned to leave and live together.

But, they would give us plenty of notice so we could find replacements for them. And they gave us plenty of notice alright. They told the manager they were leaving the next day - as soon as they picked up the Uhaul they'd rented.

Of course we weren't happy about them leaving without notice so told them to leave right then - as we do with any client or manager who says they're leaving the next day.