Quote by: Thomas J. Watson

Recently, I was asked if I was going to fire an employee who made a mistake that cost the company $600,000. No, I replied, I just spent $600,000 training him. Why would I want somebody to hire his experience?


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Author Bio


  • NameThomas J. Watson
  • Descriptionchairman and CEO of International Business Machines
  • AliasesThomas John Watson
  • BornFebruary 17, 1874
  • DiedJune 19, 1956
  • CountryUnited States Of America
  • ProfessionEntrepreneur