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Our tech team has launched updates to The Nest today. As a result of these updates, members of the Nest Community will need to change their password in order to continue participating in the community. In addition, The Nest community member's avatars will be replaced with generic default avatars. If you wish to revert to your original avatar, you will need to re-upload it via The Nest.
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Thank you.
Note: This only affects The Nest's community members and will not affect members on The Bump or The Knot.
Any servers/former out there?
My town is hiring a TON of servers! Everywhere I look, restaurants (downtown area and others) are hiring more wait staff than anything else. I have a teaching degree, and now own a small business (run from home) but need more $$$$$. Please share your experiences, good or bad. How much can you make working 3-5 nights a week? I served at a small restaurant when I was in college and made good money, but the place closed. I worked day hours (breakfast/lunch) but not at night. Just wondering about experiences/money potential.
Thanks!
Re: Any servers/former out there?
I served in college at a nice-ish 1800s themed restaurant (I had to wear a big period dress and everything).
I hated it with every ounce of my being. Being a server is really hard (as is any job where you're dealing with the public). When people are hungry, they're irritable.
However, I did make decent money. The hourly wage didn't even put a drop in the bucket, but I made about $350-$400 in tips a week serving a few nights and a couple of days a week. It was more than enough for my living expenses then.
So, I guess the moral of this is:
Bad experience, Good money.
I am a former server and am currently regretting moving up to management. I made just as much money as a server, didn't have as much stress and worked less hours. Unfortunately I am not in a position to change jobs at the moment to go back to serving.
On a good week I could clear $600 just in tips working five 8 hr evening shifts at a chain restaurant that focuses on home cooking and has rocking chairs on the porch.
Good hint
It's tough work, but good quick money. You have to be able to multi-task, deal with people's rude behavior and still smile, and be on your feet all day.
I had many a day of not knowing when my shift would be over. And working weekends is usually mandatory.
GL!
You have to be great with people, energetic, not a complanier, and comfortable on your feet. Your schedule HAS to be flexible. And you have to be OK with never knowing exactly how much you will make (you could make $250 one night and $25 the next.)
All that said, I loved waiting tables. I just did it for a year full time after a lay-off, and before that I worked PT for 2 years to suplement my income. I worked for a small business and the owners were AMAZING. We had a ton of repeat customers who loved us (and me; repeat customers are your biggest tippers). I had fun with it and sometimes even miss it. Working 4 shifts a week, I could usually make about $400 (but my situation was complicated. Realisitcally, I could have made $600 working M, T, Fri, Sat nights). Between that and freelancing during the day, I was fine.