u/Kween-Nick

Ok let’s try this again since mods seem to be cherry picking.

Sincerely looking for advice on how to disarm and take back control over and ego driven combative barber.

Long story short I’m the manager of my shop and a coworker I’ve worked with for 8 years, managed for 4, has more recently but on and off since I became the manager been undermining me. Trying to manage people when I’m not around. And just all out disrespectful. My boss doesn’t really help because he’s scared of this employee because they make a lot of money for the company (hourly employee)

My question is either how does one get this under control without it turning into an all out brawl? (This employee likes to argue and take any criticism as a personal attack)

Or is it time I walk because this isn’t the first time and won’t be the last and I don’t think my boss would ever let the employee go due to their revenue gain for the shop.

Looking for suggestion on good places to take my puppy and paddle board. I’m trying to get her used to being in the water and getting on the board so have a few requirements.

• Easy walk up access to shallow water.
• Not super crowded so my pup can focus.
• Preferably not on the sound cause brrrrr.

I have a car so willing to drive a little if needed.

I’ve been a barber for 10 years, 9 of those years have been as a W2 employee for the same barbershop. I’ve toyed around with the idea of opening my own place. For the shop owners here what would you say are some of the biggest pros and cons of owning? Be honest. I need to know the harsh realities of things you maybe wish you did different or didn’t know until you opened up shop.
Also as an added bonus there is an empty space I walk past every day about 4 blocks from my current shop so clientele should be easy.