tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4283072392763163737.post4559982014726258266..comments2024-02-27T12:41:35.811-08:00Comments on Coming to Terms...: SnakebitLisa :-]http://www.blogger.com/profile/02237889098638895390noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4283072392763163737.post-58317211325440494912006-09-26T04:06:00.000-07:002006-09-26T04:06:00.000-07:00It all sounds incredibly frustrating and stressful...It all sounds incredibly frustrating and stressful. My husband has been managing restaurants for 30+ years and based on his experiences, I'd say the employee problems are not unusual. Restaurants tend to attract a pretty unstable workforce. I guess you just have to keep the big picture, the long term goals, in mind to keep you going. Good luck!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4283072392763163737.post-89122641941746529712006-09-26T04:56:00.000-07:002006-09-26T04:56:00.000-07:00i stumbled here a few days ago....i am completely ...i stumbled here a few days ago....i am completely fascinated by you and the way you write...it is as if i am there as you talk about your day. I am so sorry things with the restuarant are so screwed up but please know i am reading and have enjoyed getting to know you.<br>TAKE CARE,<br>lisa jo<br><br>Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4283072392763163737.post-66117522130684293442006-09-26T04:58:00.000-07:002006-09-26T04:58:00.000-07:00Lisa, I am listening, I really am. Just imagine t...Lisa, I am listening, I really am. Just imagine that I am sitting there with a cop of hot chocolate, listening and not saying a word.<br><br>But, given the constraints of time and distance, let me add:<br><br>I think you should be able to find joy in your work. But I also keep in mind the advice that someone gave me long ago, that it takes a good six months for a new work situation to feel like home.<br><br>Do you have a mentor type person? A group of women business owners? Is there someone else with a restaurant that you aren't directly competing against whom you could spend some time with? Or someone else with a retail business who also has to struggle with the employee problem? I know how much you need one more task in your life, but a community of women makes 100% difference in everything.<br><br>http://searchthesea.blogspot.com/Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4283072392763163737.post-29822815819461132392006-09-26T05:32:00.000-07:002006-09-26T05:32:00.000-07:00Knowing nothing about the restaurant business, I h...Knowing nothing about the restaurant business, I have no advice to give you. Hang in there, Lisa. It will get better. I don't know when but things will turn around for you and start heading in a positive direction.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4283072392763163737.post-54994769294869720162006-09-26T07:14:00.000-07:002006-09-26T07:14:00.000-07:00I do hope that sooner rather than later things eve...I do hope that sooner rather than later things even out and you can find joy in your business.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4283072392763163737.post-52939451886876523572006-09-26T20:40:00.000-07:002006-09-26T20:40:00.000-07:00Sorry I can't be there to help, please call me whe...Sorry I can't be there to help, please call me when you can, if only to sing an off key lullaby.<br><br>JackieAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4283072392763163737.post-62799990322984240532006-09-30T12:47:00.000-07:002006-09-30T12:47:00.000-07:00We always hear that nothing is harder than the res...We always hear that nothing is harder than the resteraunt business...and from what you're describing, I completely believe it. I'm so sorry that you have had so many hurdles in these first weeks. It has to be frustrating.<br><br>I wish I lived closer Lisa....I'd come and pinch hit at the counter for you. I really would.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com