Today, my boyfriend and I went to a restaurant so I could apply for a job, and we decided to eat there. After we finished, I went to start the car. When we got home, I asked him how much the bill came to. Apparently he didn't pay. I had already given them my completed application. FML
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Dead leaves, the first cold of the season and an umbrella flipped inside out: fall, the season of grace.
Today, I went to a restaurant with my boyfriend. When it came time for us to leave, I saw him write something on the receipt for our waitress. I managed to get a quick look; it was his number. FML
Today, I went out with a friend to grab some food and we were served by this really cute and fun waiter. Stepping out of my comfort zone and deciding to do something crazy, I left my phone number on the bill. I got home only to realize that I forgot to pay the bill. FML
Today, my boyfriend and I had a lovely dinner date. Our waitress was really sweet, so we talked about leaving her a big tip. When we got home, we discovered we both thought the other person had left it. FML
Today, my boyfriend came to my work, at a drive thru, in my car, and then got mad at me because I wouldn't give him free food. In his anger, he put my car in reverse and backed out of line very quickly, only to smash into a paying customer. FML
Today, I was on a first date. When the bill came, he refused to pay for my $6 salad. I had to go ATM-hunting to pay for my $6 salad. FML
Today, my boyfriend was seated in my section at work. As he sees me his face drops... he's on a date. He had forgotten I work there. I had to serve him and his date, and they didn't leave a tip. FML
Today, I went on a dinner date with the guy I like. He ate all his food then started eating off my plate, going on to eat over half of my food. When the bill came, he made me pay for it. FML
Today, I went to Waffle House to talk to the manager about getting a job. My boyfriend now wants to beat up the manager for giving me his number so that I can call him whenever I'm done filling in the application. FML
Today, I got into a heated argument at a restaurant with a guy I am seeing because he refused to let me pay for the bill and I thought it was sexist. When he finally agreed, I gave the waiter my card, only to have him return a minute later telling me it was declined. FML
Today, I got a chance to have dinner and a movie with a girl I've liked for a while. I ran late, so in a hurry to make the movie, and trying to be smooth for her, I told the waiter I'd "take care of him" if he made it fast. He did. When he brought the check, I realized I had forgotten my wallet. FML
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BellaBear90 27
Genuine mistake because he thought you'd paid or arsehole? Go back, pay and offer a sincere apology either way.
Alchemist_21 26
This actually guarantees you getting the job, as you will now have to work off the debt.
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BellaBear90 27
Genuine mistake because he thought you'd paid or arsehole? Go back, pay and offer a sincere apology either way.
ambiversion 12
agreed! whenever you make a mistake like this, it's always a good idea to go back and fix it. it will make them think kindly of you. even if you got a job somewhere else, you don't really want a bad relationship with a company! fixing it is much better than having them hunt you down and think of you as dishonest.
joopjoop 19
they might even think it makes them look good to come back and apologize and pay... it might get you the job if they appreciate it? good luck op
cryssycakesx3 23
Comment moderated for rule-breaking.
was is a chain? sometimes they can write it off. or maybe call the cops... that stinks.
tukies 28
Not one chain have I ever worked for wrote that shit off. The servers were always held responsible. I hope that's not the case everywhere.
Epikouros 32
Even if it's a chain, the restaurant will probably be owned by a small business owner who pays a lot of money for franchise rights.
RamonTheGamer 7
Maybe you can go back and pay? I'm sure they'll understand the situation.
AFCCT 7
"Classic!"
AFCCT 7
My mind just jumped to zach galifinakis calling stupid things classic in the hangover.
MortenM 17
Yea, we all care about that...
klovemachine 24
Dine and dash with a twist :O
laden_swallow09 35
No twist.
klovemachine 24
I guess I worded it wrong. The fact that OP filled out a job application made this an unusual circumstance.
Alchemist_21 26
This actually guarantees you getting the job, as you will now have to work off the debt.
pandalover69 26
They weren't gonna call you anyways because you ate there. It's rude to eat at the restaurant you apply at, I don't get it either.
japtap81 16
How is it rude to apply to a place you eat at? If you enjoy the food then it gives you an advantage of what's actually on the menu. Whereas if you've never been there it would be harder to remember all the items that are served.
minauto 15
none of the restaurants i've worked at denied me of a job for eating there...
smokecloud_ 37
I've been in the food industry for 12 years and I can promise you it is NOT rude and would actually give you a better chance of getting the job. If I had to choose between someone who never ate at my restaurant and someone who had, who do you think I should hire? Hell, the day I applied for the job I've been working almost a year now I was having an after lunch cocktail.
pandalover69 26
You're suppose to go in fill out the application then leave. I don't know why but a lot of them prefer if you just leave the application. They don't like it when you come in, sit down then ask for an application while you're ordering your food. Maybe it's different if you ask for the application then randomly decided to eat there.
CocaColaPepsi 13
Maybe they just don't lime you...
japtap81 16
If they don't like you getting food while getting an application then it means they won't be able to throw your application away before someone else sees it. Yes that actually happens when they don't think you look good enough. So yes it's smart to order food because they may not have a chance to toss it out, and they'll think you'll see them in the process. Which of course is also smart to hand it directly to the manager.
glabberfasted 16
That is the biggest load of bullshit I've ever heard. They WANT business. They want you to order food, whether you're applying for a job or not. If you've been told not to order food while putting in an application, it's because you're repulsive.
fader48080 10
It is considered unprofessional. As a person that does hiring at a restaurant I can tell you it is unprofessional. Not because it is a restaurant, it would be rude if you applied at a car dealership and then went browsing cars or applied at a grocery store then went shopping. it is considered by many an attempt to garner favor or apply pressure to respond and rarely breeds results. If you are hungry eat then apply then leave. subtle distinction but it matters to many people.
squideth 18
You're a shit ******* hirer and a dumbass, then.
Welshite 40
They have your address! The manager is going to stalk you until you cough up the dough. That's actually a good thing if you applied to a pizzeria.
mario2012 18
You gave it the ol' college try.
jennababe98 9
Why don't you go back or call them and explain?
Ihavegas 22
need follow up