16. Everyone Else Is Allowed To Call Out ... But You
AMCTypically, you're supposed to call out of your shift two (or sometimes three) hours before your in-time. Officially, you - legally - can't come into work if you display symptoms such as vomiting, diarrhea, fever, or stomach cramps according to the Health Department. Yet, when you call in three hours before your shift, your boss tells you there's no way out of it. But then the next day, Julio decides to call out five minutes before he's supposed to arrive ... and it's allowed without consequence. Meanwhile, you hope that one day he gets the runs and is unable to take off his work pants and apron in time.
15. Being Asked A Favor ... And Knowing You're The One Who Is Gonna Get Screwed
You're minding your own business at work when you are suddenly approached by your manager and asked if you could possibly work a double, work on your day off, or stay longer than anticipated. You don't want to and you feel guilty for saying no because the restaurant is going to suffer for it. More importantly, you're worried that there will be retaliation for declining. So you suck it up and you do it, and you die a little inside because you just know ... the only one who is going to get screwed is you.
14. The Cons Of Suffering From Constant Bitchface
tumblrWaiting tables involves the constant struggle of one's natural face against the forces of gravity as bitchface is a widespread epidemic, affecting millions of people (many of which are servers). Smile big or else you're going to receive a negative comment on that annoying survey that comes with every damn bill in the restaurant.
13. Being Blamed For Everything The Kitchen Does Wrong
Servers are the messengers ... and more often than not, they get killed when they deliver a message. You're out of certain items? HOW DARE YOU! You can't make a certain dish anymore? I'M DISPLEASED! You charged me for extra sauce? THIS WILL NOT STAND! If something gets burnt or is missing ingredients specifically requested by the guest that you actually put into the ticket, it doesn't matter whose fault it really is ... you're the present and immediate target; suddenly you go from being a waiter to a member of the bomb squad looking to diffuse the situation. Helpful hint: cut the red wire ... translation: throw everyone else under the bus for that $5 tip on an $89 tab.