An Intriguing Tale Of Being An Owner

We used to do good on Sunday at the store.. because it was only recently that the big boys are allowed to be opened on Sundays. That was the law here in Nova Scotia, strange as it might sound, as a consumer, i would want everything to be opened .. but as a small business owner, I say no.

Yes, this Sunday shopping affected us so much, we decided a year ago, to close on Sundays instead of wasting manpower and electricity. Having said that, we also have problems getting ppl to work on Sundays. When we hire them, we do tell them about working the weekends but a month or so into work, they would have all sorts of excuses not to work on the weekends and in the end, the man and I had to work instead, so it really defeats the purpose of hiring someone to work during the weekends.

I make it a point to never consciously go into anything that has to do with politics. In any town, country or even establishment that I’ve been in .. I’ve seen some really ugly things… and no way was I gonna get involved here in Canada.

In any place, there will always be the old boys .. and their money .. and also those who have recently been here.. and have some money. Whatever the case, you can never fight them.. but I’m not gonna join them either. I’ve been asked many a times.. by our customer/s to take a more active role.. in the offices… or immigration work, but nope.. i’m pretty sure.. i never wanna be involved. But I’ve offered my services to foreign students who were lured to this town, that would be my part in giving back to society in Canada.