[LiterallyDoge]

I would say, just brief them at the start "I might fire you tomorrow, go in expecting that, we'll set you up something else if I do. Don't rely on this." Kind of like the way you lend money to friends.

That said, you probably shouldn't lend money to friends.

[antisthenes]

Not sure why you're being downvoted. I like your approach.

If you can give some of your less fortunate friends/family a job and break even at the same time, it sounds like a win-win for everyone. Certainly if they are currently unemployed.

[LiterallyDoge]

Thanks. Exactly my thoughts.

[ams6110]

You shouldn't really even do business with friends.