I Give Up . . .

Got angry at one of my employees today. She asked me why I needed her to come in today and just generally acted completely disinterested in everything about work, except getting paid. Spent a half an hour playing around on line.I gave her a couple of projects,then left to run some errands but was so mad, I came right back and told her to go home. Then she seemed upset and surprised that I was angry at her. I hate losing my temper with her - I know she's sensitive and has a good deal of stress in her life, too, but when she acts indifferent and annoyed with the little work I give her, I just lose it.I give up - I'm sick and tired of this routine. No more extra hours, for one thing. When I need the extra help, all I get are excuses and grief. I'll just work more hours. I don't think I'll ever find an employee that takes an interest in this business. It's hard to find employees that take an interest the business, but I go out of my way to pay well, give advances, allow extended time off and just about anything an employee needs to feel comfortable. She probably works twice as hard at her other job because they are more strict about everything. Well, I'm not changing my way of running the business, but I guess if I can't get the help I need, I can eliminate the perks.This business is stressful enough without having to deal with crap from employees who think I'm unfair or annoying.On a lighter note, Kuro Neko is staying at home with me. Rossini is at the Music Exchange and Miburo is with Annie. Kuro is very sociable. His only bad habits are trying to sleep between my feet (like Rossini) and licking my hands all the time - especially at night. I need to take pictues of the three cats and put them up here somewhere. Right now, they are about the only things that don't stress me out. Even Rossini's psycho behavior is enjoyable . . . to a point.