Guilt

I had to fire someone today. That was the hardest thing I had to do in my career. A lot of the pain is guilt and self doubt. Was it my fault? What could I have done better? Did I give him the wrong impression? The other side is wondering whether you've ruined someone's life forever--and you wouldn't even wish that for your worst enemy.

Maybe I shouldn't even have regularized him? Maybe I should have just told him early on that there's a very small chance that he would make it?

All I can do now is pray and help him get back on his feet. But who will do the same for me?