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Olive Garden

Server

March 2019 • Ann Arbor, MI

What I liked

Money is good

What I wish was different

I wish people were nicer

Advice

Don’t be a server
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Waitress

May - August 2019 • Green Bay, WI

What I liked

I thought it was cool that I received tips based on how well I did my job.

What I wish was different

I wish that the scheduling was different. Some days I worked 12 hours, some days I worked 4.

Advice

Its a lot of work, but its fun most of the time.
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togo speacialist

September 2018 • Myrtle Beach, SC

What I liked

Being treated as family. Having the ability to work together as a team with my coworkers.

What I wish was different

The amount of pay and available hours.

Advice

Understand criticism is not always a bad thing.
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Waitress

May 2019 • Onalaska, WI

What I liked

What I wish was different

Advice

It's requires a lot if patience time and hard work
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Server

May - August 2019 • Uniontown, PA

What I liked

The environment was very friendly and my coworkers were awesome!

What I wish was different

The summer season is kind of slow and I only make money from tips, so I wish it could’ve been busier

Advice

To always help out your coworkers.
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Restaurant Shift Leader

February 2017 • Johnson City, TN

What I liked

I love the people I work with. I also love the discounts on great food.

What I wish was different

I wish team members were mere involved in the hiring process.

Advice

Restaurant experience can be stressful.
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Server

March 2019 • Tulsa, OK

What I liked

The upbeat environment and new experience

What I wish was different

Advice

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Prep cook

February - June 2019 • Queen Creek, AZ

What I liked

I loved the people I worked with and the job itself.

What I wish was different

I wish management would have been a bit more solid. It was difficult to work there when I never knew how my schedule would turn out or how long I’d be there.

Advice

Work in something you’re passionate about, not something to get you through life unless you need to.
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Server

May 2018 • Corpus Christi, TX

What I liked

I like that I have been able to interact with people from all different backgrounds.

What I wish was different

I wish it was a job related to my major, which is psychology.

Advice

I would recommend every college student to have a serving job at least once in their life. It gives you an open door to many opportunities based on the people you get to meet. Also teaches you a lot on patience.
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Waitress

August 2015 • Watertown, NY

What I liked

Everything!

What I wish was different

Advice

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Dining Room Host/Hostess

May 2019 • Duluth, GA

What I liked

My coworkers

What I wish was different

Nothing

Advice

Well it’s a job and thats something im thankful for
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Waitress

October 2018 • Grandville, MI

What I liked

team members and managers are very nice and let you know when youre doing good. everyone genuinely cares about you. everything is fairly easy once you get the hang of things.

What I wish was different

how customers treat us, workers. a handful of customers don't treat us with respect and were nicer.

Advice

at first it's hard transitioning into a job here and remembering all the names, stick it out and you soon love working here. everyone here tries their hardest to help each other out.
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server

September 2018 - August 2019 • Cuyahoga Falls, OH

What I liked

The people

What I wish was different

The management

Advice

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Bar Host/Hostess

May - August 2019 • Bala Cynwyd, PA

What I liked

I gained experience on what it was like working in a restaurant.

What I wish was different

The organization of the business was mishandled and the workers were often unhappy because of it.

Advice

Even though I am an employee I still have the right to tell my boss when I am not comfortable with something.
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Server

April 2019 • Grand Rapids, MI

What I liked

I lot of the people who worked there and still connect with them to this day. It's a great environment to learn how to begin serving.

What I wish was different

A better work environment. A lot of the inner workings of the location could be improved as well as the scheduling.

Advice

This job was definitely a confidence booster for me as well as a learning experience.
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Host

May 2019 • Watertown, NY

What I liked

Great environment to work in

What I wish was different

Advice

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Server

January 2018 • Oshkosh, WI

What I liked

Friendly environment

What I wish was different

Advice

Don't take every customer experience to heart
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Togo

July 2018 - August 2019 • Frederick, MD

What I liked

Flexible scheduling. Get the hours you want. Very helpful managers!

What I wish was different

Better set up for ToGo Specialists do not to interfere with waiters.

Advice

Teamwork and initiative is important to functioning in a restaurant setting.
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Waitress

May 2018 • Novi, MI

What I liked

The atmosphere and the people

What I wish was different

That I had a chance to make more money, as well as partake in a job that revolves around my nonprofit major.

Advice

It was a great way to connect with people and becoming friends with the regulars
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Waitress

September 2015 • Tarentum, PA

What I liked

It’s quick easy money for me to be able to pay for school and groceries.

What I wish was different

I wish you still got minimum wage hourly because people don’t always tip right.

Advice

It’s a great learning experience and teaches you how to work under stress.
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