>probably 6 at least until the new hire is working even close to your capacity If you're focused on the company mission yes. If you're spending your time and e

>probably 6 at least until the new hire is working even close to your capacity If you're focused on the company mission yes. If you're spending your time and energy on other goals, particularly when that involves trying to get other employees to spend their time and energy on other goals, nah the new hire will be beating your capacity on day one just by not being as much of a net negative.