I have a friend with a gift store who has a very difficult time hiring people who will stay or will work, most ask (as soon as they are hired) when do I get my paycheck and can I take some vacation. When they are sick they don't call in, just don't show up and when they figure out the job is more than standing at a cash register some just don't show up period.
She has one more year on her lease and then is closing... after 29+ years the last five have been the worst with the most irresponsible hires and she's worn out.
My husband & I own our own business & we finally got rid of our last deadbeat employee about 3 years ago & have never looked back! We got tired of being stolen from, having to cover for them on their numerous sick days, having to wake them up to get back to work & having them give our customers horrible service. We decided if we can't do it ourselves, it just won't get done.
After almost 20 years in business, we will also be closing it in the next 3 years. It gets worse every year for the small business owner.