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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Halloween
A failed costume, stolen candy and a very real scare: Halloween, the one night when fear is allowed.
Today, I started my first day as a waitress. After getting my ass slapped, drinks and food spilled over me, and being tripped by a bratty kid, my tips were stolen. FML
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
Today, it was my first day at work as a waitress. The day ended with me owing my employers money, after I accidentally smashed an expensive bottle of wine on the floor. FML
Today, while working at the coffee shop, I had to empty the garbage cans. One of the bags gave way, and all the half-finished cups of coffee spilled all over my uniform. Most customers' orders cost more than I make per hour. FML
Today, it was my first day at a new job as a waitress for a wedding function centre. As I was opening the door to collect dirty plates from the guests, I bumped into a colleague carrying a tray full of full champagne glasses, all of which fell and smashed on the floor. FML
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
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
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
Today, at my new job waitressing, I walked into a glass door at full speed while carrying a tray of drinks. Not only did I spill everything, but I also left a weird make up face print on the glass for everyone to laugh at. FML
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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Top comments
DerrickJames 33
You have to crack a few eggs to make an omelette.
olpally 33
Probably one of the harder customer service jobs to do. just keep at it OP, we all have to start somewhere. Just fight through it.
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Comments (71)
DerrickJames 33
You have to crack a few eggs to make an omelette.
may14th 26
I love this
Futacy 30
If there's any good time to use that metaphor, now was definitely the best.
Rebles 15
Eggs, you crack eggs, not plates. Do not crack plates to make omelet. They don't taste good.
olpally 33
Probably one of the harder customer service jobs to do. just keep at it OP, we all have to start somewhere. Just fight through it.
Ms_ValS 27
Slow and steady OP. Slow and steady. If you find yourself anxious and rushing, make it a point to slow down. Better to be a couple of seconds slower than to keep spilling and dropping things.
havok87 11
It's a right of passage in the industry.
CommentKing207 23
You'll learn, OP. Seems like nobody does amazing on the first day. We all make rookie mistakes. You'll become better at your job and not make those mistakes. Best of luck!
nesteremily 31
Most employers know that people will mess up when they first begin their job. If they don't know that then you probably don't want to be working there anyway.
corky1992 33
agreed! I recently got fired due to a mess up during my first 90 days at a job. it was bullshit, but you're right. I'm better off without them if they can't handle people making a mistake while they're still learning.
tantanpanda 26
Then again, if OP gets fired, there's always retail...
MyDadLeftMeInKFC 21
Everybody makes mistakes, especially at a new job! This will get easier, good luck (:
Kitty_Kat44 31
You were probably just nervous! As time goes on it should get easier.
iPixelCheese 19
Not the best first day huh? Hopefully you can keep your job and do better
ProximityToDeath 20
Never underestimate jobs, people make things look easy when in reality they really hit you like a slap to the face. Just keep trying and you will get better. After all, practice makes perfect. Soon you will be the one making it look easy.
hipposteve 21
Chin up, it can only get better!