My director called me into her office and talked to me about manbaby who threw a fit the other day. She explained that he was sorry, really wants to make this job work, and will do better.  Now manbaby is being given senior staff duties which include training others, administering meds, and days where he will be completely in charge.  I just said, "Oh."  Manbaby hasn't even been on the job for a month and he is being promoted faster than anyone I've ever seen.  I'm guessing it's because they think giving him this extra responsibility will make him shape up.  To put it in perspective, I didn't reach that level until I'd been there and working hard for 4 months.  

It's their company and they will do what they're gonna do, but I truly fear for the awful mistakes he can make now that could have detrimental effects on our clients well-being. They know all the screw ups he's already done with the basics of the job and how lazy he is so I don't need to remind them.  Luckily I generally won't have to be on shift with him when he gets his promotion.  What a change from "back in my day" when you'd be fired on the spot for refusing to do your job and yelling at a co-worker.  Now you just have to throw a fit and be promoted. What the heck am I missing here?