I find appalling the number of comments about how horrible this man must be to layout his expectations for employees. Obviously, he should just tell people to "do stuff" and pay them out of sheer gratitude that they might.
In my very mercenary heart, I extend the 30-day principle as a two way principle. If at any time I decide my employer/employee is irredeemably unsatisfactory, I consider it my duty to break it off.
The hard part is knowing when something is irredeemable and unsatisfactory. Having well defined responsibilities and expectations makes sure both sides know the parameter space. Communicating with the other guy is key, too. Looks like this fiend is doing both -- more power to him.
In my very mercenary heart, I extend the 30-day principle as a two way principle. If at any time I decide my employer/employee is irredeemably unsatisfactory, I consider it my duty to break it off.
The hard part is knowing when something is irredeemable and unsatisfactory. Having well defined responsibilities and expectations makes sure both sides know the parameter space. Communicating with the other guy is key, too. Looks like this fiend is doing both -- more power to him.