In this scenario, I have to choose between: Avery, who is a high performer when it comes to it, but can be a slacker day in and day out; and Jaime, who is a consistent performer every day, but they don’t have Avery’s potential when pushed to their limit.
As a business owner, I decide to go with Jaime. I want to work with someone who is consistent and does the best they can. It would be nice to have a high performer like Avery, but what is the point of taking someone like Avery on, if they are not going to show up and put in some effort on a daily basis and only put in effort when it is convenient.
I think Avery would do well in a seasonal sales job. They will be good to have around for a period of time, but not all the time. Jaime would do well in a customer service job, because he is reliable and is there when you need him. Jaime is a valuable person to work with due to his consistency and you know he will be there for you every day to keep business going, which makes him a stable employee.
