His Dream Server Job Abruptly Closed Down—and His Replacement Gig Is Already Turning Into a Total Nightmare
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It’s unfortunate to leave a good restaurant job only to discover that the grass isn’t greener- it’s just poorly maintained. Sometimes the true cost of a bad move is realizing too late how good you had it.
How would you handle going from your dream job to your nightmare one? One guy recently aired his grievances about this on Reddit. Here’s what he said.
Am I overreacting or is my workplace just… bad?
I have worked in hospitality almost my entire working life.
However, I’ve recently joined a new job after my old job closed down, but the way I’m being treated is really starting to affect me.
The other day I was 4 minutes late due to a bus delay, and was told off for it with complaints that it affected someone’s break time and now there food would be freezing cold.
Well, that’s mildly dramatic on their part.
I’ve been told off for drinking water at the start of a shift even though it was a really hot day.
I got told off for double-checking a table number after forgetting it while taking food out.
I was once taking some cocktails out for a table and after placing them down noticed that they were missing the shots that came along with them so I went back up to the bar and let the bartender know.
As one should do in that situation.
He then proceeded to pour a glass of prosecco, to which before he poured it I corrected him by saying it should be shots, after serving them to me, he very firmly grabbed my shoulder and said not trying to be an AH.
After that he tried playing nice with me for the rest of the shift which I just accepted as I was already not having a good day.
I’ve been denied or questioned about breaks even on shifts where I’m legally entitled to one.
In what world is that acceptable?
I’ve been told I should have informed them about not being available, even though my availability is already set and I was never scheduled.
A manager has now twice had a go at me for not wearing aftershave and only using my normal deodorant and states I should invest in some expensive brand.
After being off sick for 3 days as I almost passed out at work I received a call from my manager the day before my next shift asking if I could work that day, but due to exams I was unable.
Exams should absolutely come first in this case.
He then proceeded to have a go at me as I had basically “had a week off”.
I’ve also been criticized even while actively fixing mistakes rather than being given a chance to correct them first.
There’s been a lot of small things like constant nitpicking and feeling like I’m always doing something wrong no matter what I do.
That becomes exhausting after awhile.
It’s starting to make me dread shifts a bit.
I’m not sure if this is just normal in a new workplace and I need to toughen up, or if this is actually not a great environment to be working in.
It’s certainly not off to a great start.
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I’m aware hospitality gets a real bad reputation, and at my last job I think I had it almost perfect which is unheard of.
However, I just feel like with me being new to this job, I should be given at least a bit more breathing room.
Also to note all of this happened with 2-3 weeks.
This job seems like it could result in death by a thousand cuts. Let’s see if the Reddit working class could offer any words of wisdom.
The comments all unanimously agreed.
And pointed out the harsh truth.
Some were baffled by the anecdotes mentioned.
If you enjoyed this story, check out this post about a restaurant employee who decided to put the staff over customers despite the official policy.
One person made a fantastic point.
And someone else took the time to skewer the restaurant industry.
He’s starting to take their petty attitudes to go.
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