ice cream man quits article

[simpleyme]

sorry if in the wrong folder could not decide where to put this this guy is shutting his business down because everyone sucks, customers the city , his employees



http://www.wilsonvillenews.com/WVSNews10.shtml

hmm not sure why my link went wonky I will blame mr lix's crappy nonsinging employees

[Sheldonrs]

Maybe it failed because his last name is Lix!

[simpleyme]

hah I had not even noticed his name

[dendawg]

sorry if in the wrong folder could not decide where to put this...

A general rule of thumb around here is that if it has a link, it should be posted in Check it Out.

And BTW, that is a funny name for the store owner.

[Mordecai]

Some employees gave away free ice cream to friends, but their co-workers wouldn’t police it.

They allowed friends behind the counter. And they wouldn’t sing when a customer gave a tip, something that Lix explained to potential employees during the hiring process.

“They would ask, ‘Do you want me to sing?’ like they didn’t want to do it,” he said. “If that consistently doesn’t happen, then that fun factor isn’t there. Singing makes it an upbeat, friendly, happy atmosphere.”

Ok, the first few things he listed are pretty sucky, but not singing for tips? I fail to see any fun factor in that, but Mr. Lix and I probably have different views on what should be considered "fun".

[Evil Queen]

http://www.wilsonvillenews.com/WVSNews10.shtml

The OPs link kept sending me to a article about improving emergency response times.

[BookstoreEscapee]

The OPs link kept sending me to a article about improving emergency response times.

I got an article about closing some intersection or something (just skimmed it, I could be wrong).

Personally I think Lix is a perfect name for an ice cream store owner

I also have no need for the people serving me to sing for my tips. I'll generally tip you as long as you get me my ice cream in a timely manner.

[simpleyme]

hmm not sure why my link went wonky

[Evil Queen]

hmm not sure why my link went wonky

Days change and so do news web pages. Not to worry; I'm sure the link changed when the next story went up. I'll bet the link I posted changes tomorrow as well.

[Ree]

The singing for tips is stupid, but the fact remains that these people were hired, knowing full well that it was a part of the job.

Personally, I wouldn't demand it. Some people just can't sing, and I would think it would be discrimination to refuse to hire somebody because they can't and won't sing.

Other than that, I do feel for the guy.

I also think he has the perfect name for that business.

[edible_hat]

Maybe it failed because his last name is Lix!

I can't think of a more appropriate business for Mr. Lix to own. Not even a sex shop!

[tropicsgoddess]

I can't think of a more appropriate business for Mr. Lix to own. Not even a sex shop!

uh...strip club or porn movie business maybe...

[Anriana]

Singing for tips is part of the Coldstone Creamery atmosphere - they even call their interviews auditions - and it's more of a jingle or a silly camp song than real singing.

[Hon'ya-chan]

Singing for tips is part of the Coldstone Creamery atmosphere - they even call their interviews auditions - and it's more of a jingle or a silly camp song than real singing.

Which needs to be stopped immediately. I go into an Ice Cream Shop to buy ice cream, not be serenaded by tone-deaf teenagers who can't even get the words to "This Land Is Your Land" right or sing that JibJab Animation instead.

[Misty]

Which needs to be stopped immediately. I go into an Ice Cream Shop to buy ice cream, not be serenaded by tone-deaf teenagers who can't even get the words to "This Land Is Your Land" right or sing that JibJab Animation instead.

Yeah, I've heard enough butchered versions of "Happy Birthday" to know that some people should never, ever, attempt to sing. Stupid gimmicks are not going to bring in the customers. A great product and excellent customer service are going to bring in the customers.

The other things mentioned are definitely grounds for termination, but I don't think the singing part should be grounds for hiring or firing someone. If you have a loyal and hardworking employee (or potential employee with great references) who is terrific except for the singing part, should you just cast them aside? If you applied that same logic to choosing a mate or a career, you would never find either.

That said, Mr. Lix sounds like a decent guy who just couldn't catch a break. At least he has his other store. I wish him well.

Side note: I love Cold Stone Creamery! I always get a cup of chocolate with Reese's PB cup mix-ins. However, since I now live in the anti-peanut butter country of Japan, that sweet delicious treat is just a fond memory