Apathy

I pay better than most retail stores around here and really go out of my way to take care of my employees.Even though I give them advances, presents, bonuses and often buy lunch or other junk for them, I find that some really don't appreciate it and basically abuse the situation.It's hard to discipline once you've spoiled a child (something I said to an employee and her friend today) but I guess the whole thing was lost on the employee.If business continues to stay slow, I may just clean the slate and start working by myself for awhile. Between the illnesses, excuses and requests for time off, I don't see how my employees are helping my business. Most of the complaints I get are about their attitudes or their inability to take and fill orders. Why do I do it?The whole thing makes me stink.