By bubblooz - 03/04/2014 02:01 - Canada - Mississauga

Today, I was working at a coffee shop. I was serving a customer when a cockroach appeared out of nowhere, and I screamed. Customers aren't supposed to know about the bugs so I had to lie and say I spilled coffee on myself, and served the customer while I felt the bug climbing up my leg. FML
I agree, your life sucks 50 192
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bubblooz tells us more.

Hey! it's the OP posting. I'm very surprised this got posted. Here is some information about the fml/my job. 1) We had a health inspector come last week and our place passed the exam. We are actually a very clean place. 2) The bug problem is being taken care of. There are traps all over the place and a pest control guy is coming in soon. Bugs are very hard to get rid of. Once eggs are laid, they will stay there forever. And the place used to be a KFC. 3) We barely see the bugs actually crawling around. That's a reason why I screamed, it was my first time actually seeing one. 4) Bugs do not go in the drinks or food. Customers watch me make their lattes, pour their coffee, heat their wraps, etc. 5)Even if the health inspector didn't come, if I was to complain and the place shut down- me and all my coworkers would lose our income. Also, typically every food place has their dirty secrets like this. Welcome to the food industry. 4) I am only 16 years old, however I need this job. I can't afford to quit. I pay my cell phone bill and majority of my necessities, and I am saving up for university. 5) I have been looking for a new job for a few months. I am handing out resumes constantly at malls and applying online. It's not easy... especially because I'm a part time student with little experience. The moment I have another job, I will give my two weeks notice in. And also, this experience was horrifying. I screamed so loud I startled the customers. I hate bugs. Once I was finished serving the customer I ran to the bathroom, got the bug off me, and then adjusted my pants so I could tuck them into my boots. I appreciate all the comments and the funny jokes!

Top comments

Sounds like a horrible place if they hide a bug problem instead of fixing it.

Beepbeep7 14

That is absolutely disgusting. The health department should be informed if it's bad enough for you to say 'the bugs'

Comments

Ohhh.....sounds like a really sucky job. Feel sorry for you dude, hope you can get a way better one than some bug infested place.

I know it's probably going to lose you your job, but you need to report that to your local health department ASAP.

That's gross. You should probably quit that job

mariab2898 13

You brave soul. I wouldn't be able to do that!

Dear god. I am so, so sorry OP. To be honest, I would've quit right then and there. I don't know how managers expect their workers to work like that ...

Guess the owner of the coffee shop thinks hiring people to fix the problem is cheaper than a lawsuit.

NineeCat 32

Make your boss a cup of coffee, and put that f'ing roach in the bottom of it. Nasty thing, might teach him a lesson.....stupid dick.

serslybro 20

I'm sorry but you're not allowed to point out the bugs? It sounds like this is an ongoing problem that needs to be fixed ASAP before the shop is shut down... If you're worried about your job leave an anonymous tip. Don't risk others health.