i am one who didnt take the advise of not getting into a relationship in the 1st year. i only attracted someone as sick as me. it was a very valuable lessont to me that there are some things in life that others have more knowledge about.
however..
i personally would not fire someone for not taking suggestions. that would be my ego getting out of control. i find it better to remember that i had to learn some hard lessons the hard way and so will others.