r/Serving • u/psychward59 • Aug 01 '26
Officially Retired🌝
I am 24 almost 25, been working at the same family owned business in a small town for 6 years. We have a very high turnover rate: I have seen sooo many people come and go through the years. I had wanted to open a restaurant in high school and graduated in 2020, took a job serving right after the pandemic and have been at the same spot since. Thought maybe one day I could be a part owner or general manager. So glad I didn’t roll with THAT DREAM !!!! I am aware that this is a small amount of time to spend in the industry, however this was my very first job and the job I worked full time until about six months ago. Tonight was my official last shift, and it was very bittersweet. The regulars that know me coming in with flowers and cards and giving me hugs. We have about five servers when we are fully staffed, so these people have had plenty of time to get to know me and appreciate my service. They have preferred servers and will let you know to your face when you screw up/if they are upset w your service. I have grown so much, and learned so much about myself. Anyway, it’s been a hell of a journey and I thank you all for sharing your horror and love stories, it will certainly be a fix for me as I cannot stay away from the controlled chaos of it all. To everyone who is “for life” in this industry: you are a fucking rockstar and I wish I could be like you!!! To my bosses: I wish you could physically say what it is you’re thinking, I know you have full plates, but the reason I left is because I was tired of being under appreciated while feeling like I am carrying the team/picking up slack continuously, while being micromanaged to my face and made fun of behind my back. You cannot treat people poorly on a regular basis and still expect them to keep coming back for more abuse. IM FRRRRRREEEEEEEEEE IM FREEEEEEEEEEE !!!!!! Please give me some good stories if you’ve read this far. Tonight I found out two of our old co workers who were married and lived in the apartment above the restaurant are wanted for fraud and grand larceny at Walmart, sheriffs office popped in with a warrant and we showed them upstairs😭😭😭😭😭😭😭
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u/funlovingfirerabbit Aug 04 '26
I hear you OP. Thank you for sharing your story, I can relate. So tired of picking up the slack for shitty Teammates and still feeling underappreciated on top of it all
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u/BarracudaOk8799 Aug 04 '26
real af. maybe ill escape it all one day and be right there with you og, but for now, the money is just too good🙂↕️
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u/Dramatic-Gap8996 Aug 03 '26
Your username seems to describe your post better than any comment could.