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
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bubblooz 13
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!
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AlaskanG 27
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'
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Comments (166)
brandoneyez1 25
Yuck. I suggest you call health department if you want it to get better. They will shut it down and it could effect your job with regard to lost wages and hours. Take care of yourself.
cryssycakesx3 23
wouldn't that get him unemployment at least?
graphicstyle7 17
Yeah, I know how that goes. I had a roach crawl up my leg at a KFC once when I worked there. Bleah!
Goblin182 27
FTL of everyone that eats there.
Funfunfunnot 16
How'd you get rid of it?
weveallbeenthere 30
that's disgusting. you need a new job.
10showgirl 16
I would have screamed and kept screaming and probably would have cried too. I have a HUGE fear of roaches!!!
Capitan 15
You're a better employee than me, that's for sure.
Dcm210 19
You should talk to management.
foxy_grampa 19
You should just call the health department and find another job
blueknight1st 26
You need to place an anonymous call to your health department and report the place you work at.