Work, Money, Capitalism, Weekend and Restaurants: Thin spread - FML

Thin spread

By Capitalism - 15/06/2023 06:00

Today, it's a long weekend and our restaurant is severely understaffed, with a record number of customers and 6 staff doing the work of the 10 who would usually be there. Other restaurants would have 14 staff on with those numbers. There is no chance in hell that will be reflected in our wages, however. FML

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D J's MOM 17

Thursday 15 June 2023 12:46

you can report them for stealing your tips and unfair wages.

Chazzster 29

Thursday 15 June 2023 17:30

The thing about capitalism, though is that you can find a better job elsewhere and quit this one.

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mccuish 25

Thursday 15 June 2023 7:37

I know that feeling since I work in the restaurant industry. I know it sucks, but you gotta do what you gotta do

D J's MOM 17

Thursday 15 June 2023 12:46

you can report them for stealing your tips and unfair wages.

Chazzster 29

Thursday 15 June 2023 17:30

The thing about capitalism, though is that you can find a better job elsewhere and quit this one.

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