Tweet
How to destroy a business
Suspend a waitress for shaving her head for cancer research. Nothing will generate public good will faster.
How do people this stupid accumulate enough money to start businesses?
A waitress in Owen Sound, Ont., sent home for the summer after she shaved her head for a cancer fundraiser, said Monday she has no interest in returning to her job despite an apology from the owner of the upscale eatery.
Stacey Fearnall says she's glad her former employer has apologized, but will not return to work at the restaurant.Stacey Fearnall says she's glad her former employer has apologized, but will not return to work at the restaurant. (CBC)Stacey Fearnall said she is tired and just wants the whole issue to go away.
"I'm not interested in going back," Fearnall said. "I'm glad they made a statement but I'm just ready for it to be over."
Nathaniel's restaurant in this scenic city on Georgian Bay made national headlines last week when owner Don Hilliard told Fearnall to take a leave of absence from her job.
Fearnall, 36, had refused to wear a wig after shaving off her red locks to raise $2,700 for cancer research.
In a written statement, Hilliard offered a qualified apology to Fearnall, the Canadian Cancer Society and the general public, which reacted furiously to the decision to send the civic-minded waitress home.
Hilliard said he was sorry for "failing to resolve the issue" before Fearnall contacted the media, and he called her an "excellent" employee.
The statement, which insisted Fearnall wasn't fired, said the public outcry has been devastating to the restaurant and has upset the other employees.
Hilliard said he would encourage staff to support various charities — including the Canadian Cancer Society. He could not be immediately reached for comment Monday, and the restaurant remained closed.
A voice-mail message thanked patrons for "their understanding."
Fearnall said the furor over her treatment has had one positive effect.
"The best thing to come out of it is there's been another $2,000 in donations for the Canadian Cancer Society," she said. "That was the original intent, so that is great."
Stacey Fearnall says she's glad her former employer has apologized, but will not return to work at the restaurant.Stacey Fearnall says she's glad her former employer has apologized, but will not return to work at the restaurant. (CBC)Stacey Fearnall said she is tired and just wants the whole issue to go away.
"I'm not interested in going back," Fearnall said. "I'm glad they made a statement but I'm just ready for it to be over."
Nathaniel's restaurant in this scenic city on Georgian Bay made national headlines last week when owner Don Hilliard told Fearnall to take a leave of absence from her job.
Fearnall, 36, had refused to wear a wig after shaving off her red locks to raise $2,700 for cancer research.
In a written statement, Hilliard offered a qualified apology to Fearnall, the Canadian Cancer Society and the general public, which reacted furiously to the decision to send the civic-minded waitress home.
Hilliard said he was sorry for "failing to resolve the issue" before Fearnall contacted the media, and he called her an "excellent" employee.
The statement, which insisted Fearnall wasn't fired, said the public outcry has been devastating to the restaurant and has upset the other employees.
Hilliard said he would encourage staff to support various charities — including the Canadian Cancer Society. He could not be immediately reached for comment Monday, and the restaurant remained closed.
A voice-mail message thanked patrons for "their understanding."
Fearnall said the furor over her treatment has had one positive effect.
"The best thing to come out of it is there's been another $2,000 in donations for the Canadian Cancer Society," she said. "That was the original intent, so that is great."
How do people this stupid accumulate enough money to start businesses?
My tongue was firmly in cheek. 
Comment