The premise being that you can trust them. Which you can to a degree.
My friends I can trust with my house, car, money laying around, etc. I never would have to worry about shit coming up missing, or them out 4 wheeling in my truck just to tear it up. Or hide money laying around because they are coming over.
That said, don't hire friends.
Regardless of their dire need for money because of divorce, car break down, job lay off whatever. They tend to start out doing good, but over time you start noticing the amount of work drop off. Your have to start monitoring them, or riding them to get shit done.
I do not expect them to work at my level in a day, but if they can't accomplish what I can in a day, to their week, it's time to go. After repeated warnings, had to fire them.
Sure I hear the boo fucking hoo's about them needing money. But I told them I need 100% return on my investment, just like the models. You may not be able to do it at first, but I expect you to progressively get better over time. Not worse. After coaching, talking to, and explaining this on more than one occasion....
You have to go.
Anyone else had this issue? Discuss.