Bakery Trainee Dilemma - (Speaking > Difficult Situation)

You work at a bakery, and your manager asked you to train a new employee named Tom.
Tom has been making many mistakes and is learning very slowly.
Your manager wants you to tell Tom that if he does not improve soon, he will be let go. However, Tom recently told you that he is going through a difficult time and this job means everything to him.

Choose ONE:

EITHER
Talk to your manager. Explain why Tom should be given more time to improve.

OR
Talk to Tom. Explain why he needs to improve his work performance quickly.