am frustrated at my job as senior waiter but am afriad to apply for a new job what must i do?
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ideal job don't drop on your lap. if you wait for things to happen, you'll always be unsatisfied.\nits normal for you to feel awkward or afraid to go for interviews, allowing the HR people to judge you.\nif you don't try, you will never know how high you can soar.
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You bet your darn right I base it on performance!!! If they are simply courteous, I give them average tips. And sometimes none. Sorry, but it is your job, you chose to work here, and if you are having a bad life, hate working with customers, or can't remember the orders that you took, get another job. \nSo yes, I certainly do expect them to do their job before they get their tips. And yes, I am sure it is a pain to deal with crappy customers and have the cook give you the orders incorrectly, but considering many of the hard jobs out there, this is EASY work, compared to much of what is being offered out there, and I believe you should have outstanding people skills and the working ability to perform the job you do to earn your tips.\nDon't get me wrong, I usually always make a very easy customer, and have worked in customer service for years, but I believe you should work hard at what you do, no matter what you do. And thats why anyone should get their paycheck!\nCalifornia, USA
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Sometimes you don't want to tip because the server gave you almost no service.Heres your seat ,what do you want to order,here it is and then put the check down.......What happend to may I get you something else..would you like your food  boxed. you know the service part...Then you see a post like this one.must be from the one who did not give you the service as it seems alittle short..IE.( get a job as a server making $2.13 per hour for 1 week and ask this question again.) ...........Tipping is by the service given..If you took that job "wait person" . So smile and give service like you would want given you.Then you'll get a TIP
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Maybe your not looking hard enough. Keep looking and keep applying at places. Sombody will hire you. Did you do something extremly wrong (like stealing) at your last job? That will make it hard to find another job because people wouldn't trust you. Good luck!
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Fill out applications for places that are hiring, make a resume, and call the places you have already applied to. The worst thing they can say is they aren't hiring anymore. It also helps to fill the application out on the spot and ask to speak to a manager if one is available. Never apply at food places around noon or during any places busy periods.\n\nIf you don't have much experience or you have lots of gaps it helps to emphasize your personal skill in a resume before you give your selected job history. That's what they taught us to do in a class for homeless people seeking employment. It is really effective. Also never underestimate the cover letter. As silly as they are they work well.
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You have to give it a while, let things settle.\nThe first few months are always the worst!\nTell someone ( a boss) if you have a specific problem.\nStill, if you feel it is a total waste why did you apply?\nMust have been something? even a wage is good when you have none. \nThen think.. will this get you anywhere you want to go? The skills you get make you a better employee for your next job - they are right in that.\nIf youy just quit then, depending on your hopes for you future, it will not encourage other employers.\nJust to balance this answer, I you are really really cheesed off with the job then get out. The boss will see your attitude and you will not do yourself any favours.
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have you ever worked in a restaurant? if not, then you should absolutely not leave your regular job until you have worked in one for at least a year. you should work in the front end (service, cashier, bartender, host) AND the back end (dishwasher, prep cook, bookkeeper) until you really understand how it works and what it takes to make it work well. do this WHILE you still have your regular job - many people find they hate working in restaurants once they have the chance.\n\nthe only people who are successful running restaurants are the people who want to be in a restaurant from 6am to midnight every day for as long as they own that restaurant. or they buy a super expensive franchise.
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It sounds like you are unhappy and need a different job.\n\nTHEY are the boss. You are labor.
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If you don't know, your not the right person to be doing it.\nFind a new job!\n\nMcDonald's is always hiring
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Get another job that you think you may like and stop doing the one you don't like. If the same happens do the same again.Think positive. You only get one go in life so don't waste it doing something that makes you unhappy.\nBest foot forward!
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Your first step should be to file for unemployment. If you win your claim, your unemployment wages are paid by the company that fired you. It sounds like you have worked there long enough to qualify. You should also talk to all the other employees who were there that day who witnessed these events. Get written statements from them confirming what happened. You should even talk to the first waitress who refused the table, let her know you are not trying to get her in trouble but rather the manager, and let them all know that it is important that they be as detailed as possible in what they remember. The fact that you swore at your manager is probably not a good thing, but in my experience you are most likely to get the unemployment if you give them all the details.\n\nNow, if you do get the unemployment, the fact that the store now has to pay you even though you aren't working might make them reconsider giving you your job back, to save money.\n\nAs far as getting your manager in trouble, your best option there is probably to go to the regional or district manager. If you can't find contact information for this person at the store, you could try calling Denny's customer support at 1-800-733-6697. Ask them to direct you to the Human Resources department. Before you do this, again get all the support from your coworkers to back you up on this.\n\nFinally, for every one of these situations, it would be in your benefit to talk to an attorney, to know where the law is on your side. A good resource for this is Pre-Paid Legal Services, Inc., they are well-equipped to handle situations like this. You can find more info about PPLSI at http://www.prepaidlegal.com/info/danhenderson\n\nHope this helps!
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Many restaurants need help on the busy nights - Friday and Saturday. If your one night a week is on one of those nights, then you might not have a problem finding a new restaurant to work in.\n\nI wouldn't stay with your current boss. The money may be good, but you are paying in other ways.
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Have regular informal meetings with your staff to give them the opportunity to tell you of any recurring problems in the running of the restaurant. If you show your staff that they are valued and that they are important to the success of the restaurant they will enjoy the job more and work harder. Customers pick up on when staff are unhappy and can tell when a worker enjoys their work and when the worker does really not want to be there but needs the money.\n\nIf you treat your workers with respect they will treat you with respect. They will be less likely to steal stock or be inflexible about work schedule and they will stay with the restaurant for longer. For a restaurant to run efficiently you need people to know the job and that happens best when your staff have been working for you for a while. You need to find ways of raising staff morale to make them want to stay. \n\nIt's also good for employees to have positive relationships with each other so that they see themselves a part of a team. Maybe you could have one night each month where the restaurant is open to just staff so that you can all have a catch up and enjoy each others company. This is especially good if you have staff that never work with each other because some do day shifts and some do evenings.
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Fine tune your resume to meet the qualifications of the position.  Rearrange the skills to make the applicable ones more prominent at the top.\n\nAnd definitely continue to apply, if you're not picked for an interview.  Make sure you have written performance evaluations and understand the new position requirements fully.  Sometimes the grass isn't always greener, it's just a reflection of our thoughts..... \n\nGood luck..
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Apply for other jobs,  try a teachers aid if you like kids.   Fast food may seem like a walk in the park.   Go back to school and get training for a more professional job, one you will enjoy.   I'm a retired teacher and I stress education to climb out of a boring dead end job.   Leave the fast foods to high school kids and get a better more professional job.   Check in on getting training at a vocational school.   Why not try a receptionist or even selling cars as a lot lizard.   what ever makes you happy.   You live only once so be good to yourself.   I recommend keeping the job you have till you have another one lined up.  Good luck.
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Keep your job for now and explore other opportunities that you may be interested in that pay better. If you find something you like that will support you better apply and, if you get it, quit where you are now. Improve your status little by little and sooner or later you'll be comfortably living
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Employers are begging for people where I live.  Are you sure you aren't being too picky about a job?  Have you considered moving?  How about upgrading your job skills?\n\nSince nobody knows where you live it would be difficult to tell you how to apply for a public handout.  It differs from place to place.