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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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)
shedevil07 8
I use to be a waitress, give it time! Takes a few weeks to get in a good groove and learn everything to be great. Just put in all your effort and have a better attitude about it! :)
chuchusheep 19
as a waitress/waiter, the first day is almost guaranteed to be awful. just stick through it and it'll get better each day.
fpants2010 18
Things will get easier OP!! I give you credit for doing that job - it looks very stressful and difficult.
fmlashl 13
Please don't get discouraged and give up. I was told I was a terrible caregiver starting out and now I'm still doing it 2 years later and am amazing at it! (also going to nursing school!) Everyone learns at different paces.
worldclassrager 41
Maybe have someone help you a bit...it may make things a bit easier but practice does make perfect...
ohSNAPyall 27
Are you hotdogging? Don't try to do any fancy tray carries before you're ready and comfortable with it.
flv88 14
Shake it off. I spilt an entire tray of sodas on a customer (middle of winter). She invited me to have margaritas. Also dropped a guy's meal right as he got a call that his house was on fire. Whoops. Accidents happen. Breathe and relax. You'll be fine!
corky1992 33
it was just your first day. hopefully most people understood. I'm sure it'll get better.
rangerdanger0 3
its called accidents, they happen to everyone. so keepp your head up and don't worry to much about it
colcol500 8
Drop your mixtape and not the plates lol! Good luck OP :)