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Can I fire a candidate who isn't a good fit at the end of the probation period?

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Doki · Incident response support · 2023

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I want to ask a question about the trial period procedure.

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I have experience with this I have to say: the probation period issue depends on a few factors... Gather the data first, don't make emotional decisions.

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#3

this was a problem for me too thx. ended up having to find another way. really stressufl situation.

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#4

Another perspective: maybe the core problem with the probation period is something else. Think about it like this...

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another perspective: maybe the core problem with the probation period is something else but think about it like this...

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#6

Another perspective: maybe the core problem with the probation period is something else. Think about it like this...

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#7

Another perspective: maybe the core problem with the probation period is something else. Think about it like this...

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#8

Another perspective: maybe the core problem with the probation period is something else. Think about it like this...

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But what's the real risk? Will the business close if this choice is wrong? I'm saying this so you're very careful.

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#10

Exactly like that. If you don't write this down from the start, it leads to arguments later.

Just because everyone does it doesn't mean it's right. Correct me if I'm wrong.

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Doki · Log management setup · 2025

#11

Thanks this was very helpful.

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#12

We experienced almost the exact same thing last year. If decision-making authority isn't defined, it causes daily issues, not just during exits.

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#13

I felt relieved reading this answer, so it's not just me. If it's your first time, start small; scaling comes later.

Just leaving this note, it might be useful.

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#14

The discussion got scattered let me summarize. I mean a partnership without a payment schedule locks up at the first split.

I'm also curious if anyone does it differently.

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Yes that's exactly how it is with probation period. When we decide without measuring, we always end up in the same place.

Good luck with that.

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#16

You're right.

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#17

I'm a small business, let me explain from my side. Solutions that work at a small scale collapse when you grow; I learned this late.

If I were you, I'd go this route.

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#18

Let me share my experience. Hasty decisions become decisions you have to fix six months later.

Of course, it varies if your situation is different.

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#19

There's a common mistake people make when doing this. The answer varies greatly by industry; there is no one-size-fits-all rule.

If I were you, I'd go this route.

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#20

I'd appreciate it if you shared the outcome.

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