Health, Gross and Work: No tip for you

No tip for you

By Anonymous - 06/01/2011 06:34 - United States

Today, I was feeling sick but went into my waitressing job because I'd already missed 3 days this week. I was dizzy and managed to spill a tray of drinks all over the customers. Then, when their food was done, I tripped and spilled hot chili all over the man's lap. FML

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You deserved it 11 984

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Today, I was working as a waitress at a wedding. I was trying to clear the tables as quickly as possible and decided to place a half bowl of soup on top of the pile of plates I was carrying. As I was hurrying back to the kitchen I tripped and spilt the soup all over the bride's ivory dress. FML

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Today, I was doing my first shift waitressing in a café. Not an hour in, I'd already spilt tea over somebody and dropped two whole meals. Looks like this won't last much longer. FML

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By UsuallyaUnicornbread - 26/11/2014 21:01 - United States - Morrisville

Today, I went to get myself a latte to make myself feel better after having a bad day. As soon as I sat down to enjoy it, I spilled it all over myself, another customer, and the floor. FML

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By h0308 - 08/09/2009 09:07 - United Kingdom

Today, I got to work feeling slightly unwell. A couple of hours later, an extremely attractive customer came to my till, at which point my body decided it would be a good idea to vomit last night's dinner all over myself and the customer. FML

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Today, as a restaurant hostess, I fell into the fountain at work while carrying a high chair in front of several large parties, who all promptly laughed at me. We were so busy, I had to stay and finish my shift soaking wet. FML

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By Kristat - 01/04/2012 04:32 - United States

Today, because I was the only manager scheduled, I went into work despite feeling sick to my stomach. While sitting down with a customer, I got the urge to throw up and tried to hold it back. Instead I vomited in my mouth, instinctively swallowed and started choking in front of the customer. FML

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You deserved it 3 392

By anon - 26/07/2010 04:22 - United States

Today, I was fired from the restaurant I work at because I missed my shift. I missed it because I was in the hospital for food poisoning from the meal I ate at work last night. FML

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You deserved it 3 235

By ClumsyBarista - 20/12/2016 05:04 - United States - Springfield

Today, while serving a line of ten customers by myself at the coffee shop I work at, I knocked over a cup of steaming hot milk and it went all over the coffee bar, espresso machine, floor, and myself. I then had to act like everything was fine and make a line of drinks with milk everywhere. FML

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You deserved it 1 060

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By JustAmirage - 14/02/2019 20:00

Today, it was my first day at work. They had me a large tray with lots of food on it, even after I told them I wasn’t comfortable carrying it. I hit the door on the way out of the kitchen, spilling everything on the tray, breaking two soup bowls and three salad plates. FML

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You deserved it 380

By Anonymous - 20/08/2010 18:40 - United States

Today, while at work, I started to feel sick to my stomach, hot, and dizzy. My co-worker told me to go home. On the way through the locker room to get my stuff, I experienced a dizzy spell so severe, I blacked out and pooped myself. No one in the building is going to let me forget this. FML

I agree, your life sucks 35 863

You deserved it 3 162

lifes_a_b1tch 7

Thursday 6 January 2011 12:15

WHY do some people insist on going to work when they're sick? It's counter-productive. I don't want your germs and I'm pretty sure not many others do either. ydi

RedPillSucks 31

Thursday 6 January 2011 14:30

I generally agree, but some people can't afford not to work so they drag themselves in when sick. They gamble that the probability of them screwing up or infecting others is low.

Comments

lifes_a_b1tch 7

Thursday 6 January 2011 12:15

WHY do some people insist on going to work when they're sick? It's counter-productive. I don't want your germs and I'm pretty sure not many others do either. ydi

KristinaKreme 0

Thursday 6 January 2011 13:11

I completely agree Especially when you're working around/near food. I wouldn't want my waitress sneezing and touching my food when she's ill. OP, you totally deserve it -_-

RedPillSucks 31

Thursday 6 January 2011 14:30

I generally agree, but some people can't afford not to work so they drag themselves in when sick. They gamble that the probability of them screwing up or infecting others is low.

Bobissmall 13

Thursday 6 January 2011 14:54

Sick pay?

TheDrifter 23

Thursday 6 January 2011 15:53

I dunno how it is where you are but I only get 7 paid sick days a year before I have to take it out of vacation time. It's the first week of January and op has already been off 3 days, likely using half their yearly allotment if they have one.

hoolie06 0

Thursday 6 January 2011 16:17

As a server, I highly doubt OP gets sick pay or vacation time.

LoganBballin16 0

Thursday 6 January 2011 16:53

I wait tables and you would be suprized how many waiters come into work sick not because they want to but is all about money. when youre working though collage you really need the money so you show up anyway it's all part of life.

Ninjafriends 1

Thursday 6 January 2011 17:22

Sure, people get away with working sick all the time. People are cash-strapped and/or inconsiderate @ssholes, neither of which are particularly compelling justifications. You're still doing something wrong. Doing this while working in food service is pretty despicable, despite how common it may be. If you're contagious, you're putting others at risk. Someone with a compromised immune system could possibly fall seriously ill, because of OP's selfishness. On top of that, OP put customers at immediate risk of physical harm due to her clumsy state. F the customers' lives.

KingreX32 21

Wednesday 1 May 2013 7:31

totally agree,she probably shouldnt have gone to work, but with the cost of living going up and jobs becoming scarce you gotta try to keep what you got.

robc32ca 4

Thursday 6 January 2011 12:17

were you sick the first 3 days or just skipping off work? in food services you should never work sick! you're handling food you risk infecting the customer. I assume you were fired so I hope you don't take another waitress job

FYLDeep 25

Thursday 6 January 2011 12:20

Make up for what? His dick. Maybe it's just me, but it seems kind of weird to apply make up to that region of the body. Plus, I might be a little old-fashioned, but I don't see why a guy should wear make up at all.

BoredomKillsinc 0

Thursday 6 January 2011 12:33

heh, probably to get another job. lol, or just ti stay away from them...

KristinaKreme 0

Thursday 6 January 2011 12:41

Explain it to your manager ;/ He might understand next time don't miss alot of days

Im_Like_0h_w0w 0

Thursday 6 January 2011 13:58

#8 If you are sick and handling food you have to call in sick you douche! you wouldnt want your waiter coughing all over your shit would you?! DIDNT THINK SO!

richardissharp 4

Thursday 6 January 2011 19:20

Truth be told, I love waiters coughing on my shit. It just makes taking a shit that much more enjoyable.

azhein 0

Thursday 6 January 2011 21:52

I have to argue with my manager at Dominos when I'm sick because he wants me to work.

missinglink96 0

Thursday 6 January 2011 12:45

ydi for going to work.

srhshl 9

Thursday 6 January 2011 13:04

You should have noticed that your illness is the kind that involves dizziness. I know sometimes it sneaks up on you, but I'll give OP the benefit of the doubt and say those 3 days misses were due to illness. Anyway, realizing the fact that you're going to be dizzy and heading for your job where you'll be on your feet, moving around and carrying objects such as hot chili? YDI.