[Incorrigible]

P.S. I used to employ 65 people. I now employ no one. Life is better that way; more quality time.

Whew!  You can say that again.  The exhaustion of making sure everyone was happy so they wouldn't leave followed by the heartache of letting them go due to a lack of business.  Dang!  I don't know that I ever want to go through that again.

[PatrioticAmerican]

In my situation, I didn't have to let them go, but making them happy was easy for the most part. I paid attention and helped ensure their professional careers. Some left every now and then bitching about something only they had control over. I quit because the profits weren't worth it. I can do something else and make half what the previous income was, but have twice as much time to enjoy it.