Phoenix2683 t1_j9b2y4t wrote on February 20, 2023 at 4:59 PM

Reply to comment by dabeeman in What’s up with Bangor? by EmeraldMoose12

Much of that is the fact that they don't have the staffing. How do you stay open if there is no one to work it?

If you run it yourself are you going to work 12+ hours a day? Not be home for dinner with your family?

dabeeman t1_j9bl25u wrote on February 20, 2023 at 6:56 PM

that’s exactly it. as the store owner, having dinner with your family is something that you won’t be able to do if you want to serve customers. that’s the trade off.

Being open 10-4 is normal here and it’s ludicrous. I can’t tell you how many times i’ve wanted to buy something local but the store is basically never open when i’m off work so i just have to order it online.