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    I have a jr designer who is fresh out of school. We hired him in the last month of his graduating term and he has been working full time with us for a couple of weeks now.

    Kid seems happy, but is always out the door at 5.

    Today is the last night of his grad show, it's industry night. He came into work today with a stack of business cards, and asked me if he could work on his portfolio during his lunch break.

    I'm not sure if he's retarded, or if he thinks I'm retarded.

    How would you play this?

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    • Give a late project and see how he acts. If he's not committed have a talk and outline some goals.Hayoth
    • And he's a kid.Hayoth
    • He's learning the ropes. Have a stern but fair word. Be the example you want him to be. Working late is a baddd habit we have picked up over time. Maybe you ...mugwart
    • ... should be all following his lead!
      If its his lunch break - cant he do as he pleases?      mugwart
    • Updating your portfolio for industry night with a stack of business cards next to him says, he's looking for a new job... thats fine, but do it at starbucks.Al_dizzle
    • There's nothing wrong with leaving at 5 if nobody tells you to your face you're expected to stay later. This is literally his first job, right?i_monk
    • the comments here are putting a smile on my face. You guys r alright :)exador1
    • I remember my first gig at an agency ... didn't know the ropes at all...was very fortunate the Senior Designer and Senior Art Director took me under their wingsexador1
    • when you're new, you just dont know...and don't know enough to realize you might be making a faux pas etc....exador1
    • cut the kid some slack and explain the ways of the world etc... but don't be mean...the kids fresh outa school...be cool, and you'll make a lasting impressionexador1
    • I have major appreciation and fond feelings for my old boss's for exactly that reason. Now I try to be the same for our juniors. Make a good impression.exador1
    • being a good mentor, advising and being cool....it makes an impression that lasts a lifetime.exador1
    • No need to stay after 5 if you get the job done, or come in very early. The 9:00 to 5:00 system should change, it's a good schedule for assembly lines.Maaku
    • What's the problem? Brotha gotta eat tofourth
    • Nobody goes to the grave wishing they'd spent more time at work.i_monk
    • Do you pay him overtime? Then why should he stick around? If it's bad project management then it's on you. I say be cool with him even if he bolts_niko
    • You'll never know when you'll need him in the future, or he needs you guys._niko
    • theres nothing wrong with leaving at 5... not everyone has the capacity for hustle, I get it. It's the blatantly looking for a new job in front of our faces...Al_dizzle
    • ... cause now its a thing, that I have to address. If he just did it in private, it would be one less thing I have to deal with.Al_dizzle
    • if he finishes at 5 he should leave at 5, the other thing is shameless though lolernexbcn
    • Entitled brats are the new norm unfortunately_niko
    • Opportunity to teach. Ahhh... good for you.bklyndroobeki
    • Why do you even have to address it? You've never changed jobs before? Did you think he was going to be working there until he retires?i_monk
    • he's more ambitious than you... you're future bossrobotron3k
    • Because i_monk, openly looking for work at your current job is a retard move. I dont expect anyone to retire here....Al_dizzle
    • ...but while they're here I expect a level of professionalism.Al_dizzle
    • so the offensive thing is he's obviously trying to leave, right? doesn't seem like a major lossscarabin
    • He's openly looking to make connections at his GRAD SHOW INDUSTRY NIGHT. It would be a "retard move" NOT to.i_monk
    • Pffft. Employer loyalty. If he's trying to bolt after a couple of weeks, what does that say about your place? If the kid leaves, he leaves.face_melter
    • Pshh, I've been out the door at 5 since day 1. These days, I rarely stay until 5. 3:30 or earlier on Fridays.section_014
    • If the work is good. I see no problem.robthelad
    • i had one of these at my job. had. he was kindly asked not to return.imbecile
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