Today, I woke up with laryngitis. I just got hired as a waitress....

By ASMR - 26/05/2019 15:00

Today, I woke up with laryngitis. I just got hired as a waitress. Tomorrow is opening day, the restaurant plays loud music and I can't speak any louder than a whisper. FML

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Today, I worked up the courage to sing at an open mic night. I lost my cool halfway through because all I could hear was laughter. FML

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Today, I woke up with a sore throat and a stuffy nose. As my boss is an asshat who hates allowing sick leave, I thought I could power through it, but halfway through my workday I sneezed so hard that I threw my back out. I had to go home early and now I can't move without pain. FML

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RichardPencil 30

Sunday 26 May 2019 17:33

Load up on breath mints and gum, then lean in and whisper to your customers. Your tips will be through the roof! So sexy!

Amanda Jaworski 23

Sunday 26 May 2019 15:08

Laryngitis sucks. I work in a call centre so I feel your pain!

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Amanda Jaworski 23

Sunday 26 May 2019 15:08

Laryngitis sucks. I work in a call centre so I feel your pain!

RichardPencil 30

Sunday 26 May 2019 17:33

Load up on breath mints and gum, then lean in and whisper to your customers. Your tips will be through the roof! So sexy!

Vada53 15

Monday 27 May 2019 4:27

premix jim bean and cola. trust me

WildChildRocker 11

Wednesday 29 May 2019 17:22

Something similar happened to me recently. I had to call in to my second-ever class as a group fitness instructor because I couldn't talk. Fortunately they were understanding. I hope your shift went well!