Blog Entry #6: Life as a server

Hey everyone who thinks serving sounds like so much fun.. think again! I can't speak for servers at your local Ihop or Buffalo Wild Wings but at least for me serving is not fun. I see the same people everyday who range from 55-103 years old. So I think you can pretty much guess that I work at a retirement home. But it's not a normal one. This one is for the rich who have to have half a million in their bank account before moving in. 

In our main dining room where I work, you have to be respectful but social, funny but professional, and be super nice even when the resident is absolutely rude. Oh yeah, before accepting a job make sure you read the fine print that says they aren't allowed to tip you either. With any job you have to find out by experience if you enjoy it or not. So what I'm saying is if you don't like something stick it out a little but don't force yourself to stay. 

So for all of you looking for a job.. if you want great benefits, a $300 Christmas Check, but crapy managers and $8.50 pay with crazy rushes and no tips.. Royal Oaks Retirement Community is the place for you.