Money, Drunk, Awkward, Restaurants and Work: Difficult

Difficult

By stressed - 12/10/2014 06:40 - United States - Statham

Today, as a restaurant manager, I had a large party of difficult guests. They sat in their private room they'd reserved for three-and-a-half hours, then caused a huge scene when it was time to pay. One guy even ran at me like he was going to hit me. FML

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You deserved it 2 681

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By Anonymous - 23/04/2015 12:28 - United Kingdom - Dundee

Today, it was my 18th birthday and I was told I couldn't get the night off work because a party of 34 had booked into the restaurant. It turned out my family had come in to 'celebrate' by making me wait on them. They were a nightmare, thought it was hilarious to be difficult, and didn't tip. FML

I agree, your life sucks 42 411

You deserved it 2 821

Child labor

By great parenting pal - 11/08/2020 02:01

Today, I was dining out with friends. I saw a mom instructing her young child to go to empty tables and take whatever cash had been left. I discreetly told the manager. He confronted the woman and pointed right at me. As she was being thrown out, she tossed a very heavy mug at my head. It hit me. FML

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You deserved it 264

Get back here!

By brad - 03/06/2024 21:00 - United States - San Diego

Today, the slow, incompetent kitchen staff was keeping customers waiting for their food for 20 minutes. I got sick of a bunch of grown adults with kids my age ganging up on me, so I quit on the spot, and walked. Some guy grabbed me by the collar and dragged me back to the register. People cheered. FML

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You deserved it 146

By sfabsits - 17/07/2011 07:00 - United States

Today, while I was waitressing, two girls ran up a tab of $60 in drinks. They ended up not paying the bill and walking out. My boss told me it won't be the first time or last, as he made me pay their bill. FML

I agree, your life sucks 34 938

You deserved it 3 299

Piss off

By Anonymous - 25/05/2023 21:00 - United Kingdom

Today, my horrible parents turned up to the restaurant I work at just to mess with me. Dad forgot his wallet, what a surprise, and asked me to pay the bill. I refused so my manager got involved. My dad got arrested, I got fired and might lose my lousy flat if I’m late on the rent. FML

I agree, your life sucks 1 054

You deserved it 1 116

By leela - 25/05/2013 22:13 - United States

Today, a group of guys came into my restaurant, dressed up in some kind of role-playing game clothing. Apparently I pronounced one of their fake elf names wrong, because the guy complained to my manager, who then bitched me out in front of everyone for upsetting the customers. FML

I agree, your life sucks 48 632

You deserved it 4 848

By Chefinblack - 19/10/2015 22:13 - Australia

Today, at my prestigious sous chef job, I was preparing to plate up expensive entrees for a function of 150 people. After arriving to work 2 hours early to finalize finishing touches, they call the restaurant 5 minutes before their booking stating, 'We can't be bothered anymore, sorry.' FML

I agree, your life sucks 26 024

You deserved it 1 538

Tipped off

By Anonymous - 30/09/2014 23:42 - United States - Richmond

Today, I was taking a table's order. After I finished, the guy told me, "Just FYI, I'm not a tipper." Trying to lighten up the situation, I replied, "It's amazing how many people forget I handle their food." He complained to the manager that I'd threatened him. FML

I agree, your life sucks 46 754

You deserved it 10 173

By WaitedOut - 03/10/2012 08:07 - United States - Saukville

Today, at work, I got to wait on one of those tables where everyone had very complex orders, and some of them sent their food back. When the time finally came for me to bring them their check and receive my well-earned tip, I returned only to discover that they'd dined and dashed. FML

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You deserved it 2 138

Rowdy

By FMyEx - 06/12/2012 11:50 - United States - Southington

Today, I was bartending. A guest was getting belligerent so I had to cut him off. He called me a bitch and threw the rest of his drink in my face before storming off. The belligerent asscandle was my boyfriend. FML

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You deserved it 4 887

aleahlioness 15

Sunday 12 October 2014 16:14

Why can't people just be decent humans..

lovelyvampire 16

Sunday 12 October 2014 16:12

another exciting day on the restaurant management industry haha

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lovelyvampire 16

Sunday 12 October 2014 16:12

another exciting day on the restaurant management industry haha

xnikkilynn 11

Sunday 12 October 2014 18:50

Especially if they're anything like the family from Malcolm in the middle.

mylifebitches666 18

Monday 13 October 2014 0:11

interesting to say the least

Mauskau 35

Monday 13 October 2014 2:09

I'd absolutely hate it if I had to deal with customers like this. However, this is very similar to part of the recent film 'Riot Club'.

Szaszaspasz 26

Tuesday 3 March 2015 2:29

Almost like the entitlement management industry

MollySheridan 11

Sunday 12 October 2014 16:12

Maybe you should try talking to them calmly and explain how they have to pay or there can be very severe consequences.

thebigtwinkie 28

Sunday 12 October 2014 19:22

I guess they've already tried to do that

K_kanaka 26

Monday 13 October 2014 7:21

Trust me some customers are very...difficult. Working at a restaurant I've learned that some are just difficult to deal with. And yes I'm being nice.

Eck023 6

Sunday 12 October 2014 16:13

Double their fee.

aleahlioness 15

Sunday 12 October 2014 16:14

Why can't people just be decent humans..

zerstinick 15

Sunday 12 October 2014 16:50

It's just not human nature... It's sad, really

Queenie2014 11

Sunday 12 October 2014 20:51

Too much like right

nana_star 27

Sunday 12 October 2014 16:14

You would think you'd be automatically nicer to the people in charge of your food.

bethyworks 16

Sunday 12 October 2014 17:31

I know I would.

soccer_isbae 15

Sunday 12 October 2014 16:16

It's funny when people forget that you handle their food

jillyanzen 19

Sunday 12 October 2014 16:21

It sucks when managers say customers are always right...

whiteangel361 10

Sunday 12 October 2014 20:20

If I become a restaurant employee and my boss days that, I'd let someone go for half off because they said they could.

marleypuckpuck 22

Sunday 12 October 2014 16:23

Managing is a tricky job, especially with people like this.

dweeds508 24

Sunday 12 October 2014 16:23

Never let them back in. Sucks that some people can't be decent to others

diving_fml 30

Sunday 12 October 2014 16:31

I'm sorry for the long day. I would guess they didn't tip well either?

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Today, I'm exhausted and sore from a long night of pulling semis out of the snow. My wife is pissed because I want to sleep, instead of be with her. Every time I drift off, she starts doing things like loudly unloading the dishwasher or standing by our bedroom door talking loudly on the phone. FML

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Today, I was so distraught during my mother’s funeral that I hadn’t been paying attention to anything around me. At some point, my kids changed my ringtone to “Ding dong the witch is dead” and turned my phone to full volume. They called while I was doing her eulogy. FML

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Today, and recently, I've had a crush on a woman, we've and texting for a while. She always replies instantly and very positively, but she never asks about me or initiates anything. I have no idea whether I have a chance, but probably not. There are very limited signs. FML

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Today, I hosted my 6-year-old daughter's birthday party. After inviting 15 kids from her class, making a huge 2-flavor character cake, and cutting pool noodles for light sabers, only 1 kid showed up. FML

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Today, my friends and I walked to Dairy Queen after school, and I caught my mom in the Walgreens parking lot right next to Dairy Queen stalking/spying on us. My friends noticed too and made fun of me for it. FML

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Today, my friend asked why I always smell like a dead animal carcass. I have no idea. FML

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Difficult

Same thing different taste

Child labor

Get back here!

Piss off

Tipped off

Rowdy

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