Sorry trance, I didn't see your post earlier. I do see my boss' point of view, which is why I'm conflicted.

The hour situation is rather complicated. This man is a relatively new employee (about 4 months). This is our slow period and there are literally 15 people ahead of him for more hours. As with most companies, the amount of hours you're scheculed is based upon your seniority, even with "last minute" notices. For example, if something were to happen and I would be unable to work, my hours would first be offered to those more senior people until they reach their 40 hour point. Even though this man may only be scheduled for 20 hours, a more senior person already given 30 hours has first choice.

Raises are also very tightly sceduled. We know how much we will get on our hire anniversary each year until we hit the cap. The wages between the two companies are really like comparing apples and oranges. If he decides to apply for this job, he has the ability to earn more at the new place than our General manager earns at our current place. Plus he'll have health and dental insurance, along with paid vacations and sick days.

I do not dislike this young man, there are just certain things I find irritating. We work in food service and there are rules reguarding personal and professional hygiene and food quality that he does not follow. I will not eat there when he's working. Management is well aware of the issue and just makes sure he's not there when we are being audited by our corporate office.