Yesterday I had the rather unpleasant task of telling my Very Highly Paid Under-performer that we no longer required her services and would be ending her contract early. 

Fortunately she handled it quite well and with dignity. Now all that remains is to unravel the mess!

Last night I, of course, was wracked with nightmares and slept very badly. I’m hopeful this was just residual stress and will not become a pattern!