Comment by simoncion

> I might be "ok" with their output because I can't tell if they are still ramping up or what else is going on.

If they're performing okay during the ramp-up period, it stands to reason that they'd continue to do fine after the ramp-up period.

But again, if the employee isn't meeting standards, you fire them and find another. Turning the employment into a "jealous and paranoid lover" situation where despite the fact that the employee is meeting performance expectations, you're constantly questioning whether or not they're *GASP* doing work on the side for Another Company(!!!) does noone any favors.