[mrbgty]

Good to hear that you care about your employees and understand that he likes the chats.

Generally, IMO, you shouldn't be hiring people and then checking up on them and their hours to keep them honest. There's better uses of time. That time spent tracking and keeping them honest doesn't really improve you, them or the company.

[benjohnson]

You're right - I shouldn't have to do it. But he's a good guy, and I'm happy to invest the time to see him through this difficult time. I couldn't sustain it if all my employees were like that, but right now it's a small burden to help someone that seems to need it.

[throwaway789394]

Generally yes. But if he has adhd then far away timelines may be less useful than focusing on weekly deliverables. Could very well be a win-win. Good job parent!