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Djbrat @djbrat13 (392) • Phoenix, Arizona 25 Aug 20

I work as a CNA (Certified Nursing Assistant) now but a few years ago I was working as a waitress at Denny's. I have worked as a food server for 23 years. I loved my job and I feel I was good at my job. I made people happy and...

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Do You Work The Night Shift?

Alice Henry @IreneVincent (15960) • United States 28 Nov 15

During my life, I have worked at many different jobs. Right out of high school and the summer before I had planned to start Nursing School, I thought I would work as a waitress at a nice restaurant. I just wanted to make some...

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working at Olive Garden

lilredhead23 @lilredhead23 (194) • United States 15 Oct 10

Do you or anyone you know work at Olive Garden? I'm considering getting a job there, as either a hostess [greet & show people to their table] or a waitress. Any input appreciated! =]

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Advice from fellow wait staff please...

moonchild1au @moonchild1au (6237) • Australia 27 Aug 10

I work part time as a waitress in a small Italian restaurant near my home...I have been doing this since December 2009...prior to that (before I had my daughter in 2007), my work back ground is office work - especially government...

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Waitressing-Is it for Everyone?

katkizzle @katkizzle (97) • United States 21 Feb 10

Have you ever gone out for a meal and gotten the space cadet from hell? You know the one that is never around. She comes to the table very fast to take your order, she is very nice and pleasant, but after she takes your order you...

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How much were you tipped?

SomeCowgirl @SomeCowgirl (32189) • United States 5 Aug 08

Well I have worked in two jobs where I was a waitress. In one I was paid gratuity as my official title was "Banquet Server" and tips were not usually given if ever. In the other I was given tips. At the job I was given tips, the...

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I'm going to stay single forever! (Warning-Rant ahead!)

Tianna2 @Tianna2 (1273) • United States 1 Jun 08

Hello friends! Let me start this by saying that I work as the head cocktail waitress at a local night club. For some reason, almost every Saturday night/Sunday morning I go home hating people. I have guys hitting on me all night,...

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The Confederate Flag...

bonbon50 @bonbon50 (659) • United States 4 May 08

I've done my yard in a rustic style and wanted to put up a Confederate flag to match the time era I'm presenting. There is no hidden meaning or beleif about it, yet a family member advised against it. Why is it that the...

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After an interview....

killahclaire @killahclaire (3665) 22 Mar 08

do you generally contact the employer with a thank you letter and reminding them of how fanastic an employee you could be. I never used to do it as I thought it was a wee bit pretentious but I went for a job yesterday and was...

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would you like to be a waiter or waitress for one day?

RL2006 @RL2006 (494) • United States 9 Apr 07

If you would be given a one time opportunity would you be a waiter or waitress.. for one day? Why or why not?

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advice needed

accioetoile @accioetoile (319) • United States 3 Apr 07

Usually I would post this on another forum that I visit, but my membership there ran out, and I can't access it right now. I just got a job as a telephone operator. I'll be working the the morning, the latest would be 3pm, I...

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Ever had a Breakdown in Public?

MsJessi @MsJessi (423) • United States 13 Mar 07

I still remember a few years back when I was a waitress at Perkins! lol. I had been working nights and sometimes graveyard shifts, my idiot boyfriend at the time didn't work, and I was pregnant with my 2nd child. I was doing just...

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Service people (waiters, waitresses) being accused of racism....

bonbon50 @bonbon50 (659) • United States 28 Jan 07

I used to be a server and there were many times either a co-worker or myself were accused by a black person of being racist when there was no foundation for it at all. I think black people are overly sensitive and assume all...

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Have you ever done waitressing?

hitzphillygirl @hitzphillygirl (1235) • United States 21 Jan 07

I've been looking for a new job, but I can only work part-time and mornings/afternoons. I found a cafe that's only open for breakfast and lunch and they are looking for a wait staff. It's in a good location, too, so it sounds...

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when and who should u tip

chigawaga @chigawaga (592) • Canada 16 Jan 07

so we always tip our waitresses if theres good service..but should we tip out hair stylists..or our maids,,the guys at fullserve gas stations..why is that the pple who work at fastfood restraunts never get tipped...they do serve...

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Anyone ever waitressed?

amber81 @amber81 (288) • United States 12 Dec 06

I loved to waitress .. but i moved on to a better paying job.. what did you like about waitressing and what was the worst thing about waitressing that you didnt like?? ... Where your customers nice? Did you get good tips? im...

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Do people know how to tip a server and why they should?

kbkbooks @kbkbooks (7022) • Canada 4 Dec 06

One thing that really makes me upset is when I see that people in a food establishment doesn't tip their server. These people work on their feet and literally run to make the customers happy. Generally they work for minimum...

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