But it isn't easy to find the right person. It would have…
““But it isn't easy to find the right person. It would have to be someone good with kids and horses, and ho'd be able to pitch in with the administrating to some extent and wouldn't quibble about shoving manure.Plus I'd have to be able to depend on them, and get along with them. And they'd have to be diplomatic with parents, which is often the trickiest part." Travis picked up his soft drink again. "I might be able to point you in the right direction there." "Oh? Listen, Dad, I appreciate it, but you know, a friend of a friend or the son or daughter of an aquaintance. That kind of thing gets very sticky if it doesn't work out." "Actually, I was thinking of someone a little closer to home.Your mother." "Ma?" With a half laugh, Keeley sat again. "Ma doesn't want this headache, even if she had time for it." "Shows what you know." Smug now, he drank. "Just mention it to her, casually. I won't say a word about it.””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Finding the right hire requires balancing skills, reliability, and interpersonal fit, while navigating personal connections and potential conflicts.
In simple terms: Hire based on ability, trust, and diplomacy.
Key Takeaway
Consider competence, trust, and diplomacy.
Themes
hiring
trust
diplomacy
family dynamics
Mood
thoughtful
cautious
Type
advice
reflective
When to use this quote
- schools
- ranches
- family businesses
- team building
Key Concepts
human resources
psychology
ethics
Questions to Reflect On
- How to keep hiring impartial?
- When to involve family in work?
A Different Perspective
Personal ties can complicate objectivity and cause bias.