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Question:
I've become friends w/ my assistant over the last year. B/c of this she doesn't treat me with respect, she often snaps at me (she has a temper problem), she doesn't even attempt to hide the fact that she's in Chat rooms all day, shopping on eBay AND to top it all off this morning she told me that she's been sleeping all morning b/c she stayed out all weekend with her boyfriend.
I'm sick of being treated like crap so I'm pulling away from the friendship, however she still doesn't respect me.
I'm her boss and she can't be doing this sort of thing at work…
What should I do? Should I go to my boss about this or just leave it be?
If they fire her, I might be without an assistant. Also, I'll have to train someone to cover me during maternity leave. I don't know what to do!
What should I do?

Answer:
Apparently, if you are being treated that way you are not her friend..You are being used. As her boss, you are solely to blame. It is OK to be friendly with your employees, but never friends.
From what you're saying, she is of no use to you now..What makes you think she will be any different while you're away on maternity leave. Let this be a learned lesson, business and friendships do not mix.

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