On Thu, 10 Nov 2005 21:40:51 GMT, Pete C. wrote:

If they were to treat their machines like they want to treat their
employees (like garbage), then as soon as their $75,000 machine breaks
down a.k.a. is late to work, they will have to throw it out and get a
new one. Can't tolerate any late to works, regardless of the excuse, no
working on repairing the machine, just throw it out and get a new one...
It's just as ridiculous when it's applied to humans, but more
disgusting. Disposable employees.

We must be reading different threads. The one I am reading started with
an employer explaining (and lamenting) having to let someone go who had
habitual attendance problems, but who was otherwise quite promising.
What thread are _you_ reading?