Posted by u/one_star_day
Cleaner quit in the middle of the day, what do I do?
Answered by Ask a Shop Owner ·
Employee walked off a job at noon. Three clients still expecting service today. How do I handle this?
u/askashopowner Owner-business owner advisor
Top answer
Right now, triage. Call clients personally. 'We had a staffing issue today; we can either reschedule to tomorrow or send a smaller crew this afternoon. Which works?' Do not lie about the reason; adults appreciate honesty.
Send a small credit ($15 to $25) to anyone affected. Cheap insurance against a bad review.
Tomorrow, review why. Sudden walk-offs are almost always about one of three things: pay clarity, scheduling stress, or a specific interaction with a manager that afternoon. Fix the actual cause, not the symptom.
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