Kids these days! You might as well forget that plan of going to college. I have a better way to make a living than a standard 9-to-5 job. No experience necessary. Just patience. The ability to smile. And basic balance. What is this magical career that will make you rich?
WAITING!
That means waitstaff. Waitresses. Waiters. Working in a "nice" restaurant, serving customers. Who knew it was such a lucrative gig? Not this ol' gal. Of course, you'd need the right temperament. The customer is always right. But if you can swallow your pride and sense of entitledness, to allow others to feel entitled... you can make a fortune!
We met Genius near the city on Friday evening. He's passing through to visit a college friend for a special event. In looking for restaurants, Genius found a bar and grill that serves Italian food. Of course everyone else loves it. So I said goodbye to my standard "terrible tater," and perused the menu online. At least they had SLAW!
Anyhoo... the story of our meal is on my not-so-secret blog. I'm just here to talk about the MONEY. It was quite expensive for my tastes. It's not like we were going out for elegant dining. No tablecloths, even! It's a strip mall bar and grill. At least the portions were huge. So considering how many meals we will get out of the leftovers, it's about the same as a regular meal at a restaurant or fast food around here.
Anyhoo... what I'm leading up to is the practice of tipping. These days, it's considered standard to tip about 20% of the bill. The waitstaff in a restaurant like this is raking in money hand-over-fist!
Our bill was $108.75. We told Farmer H to make sure he gave the waitress a "decent" tip. No need to be a cheaprumpus. She was friendly. Barely made her presence known. Brought beverage refills without being asked, checked if we needed anything, then skedaddled. Unobtrusive, yet present when needed. Farmer H gave her $25. We were fine with that. I'm sure SHE WAS, TOO! We were there about 90 minutes. She also had other tables. Think about her tips! As Farmer H said, even if people only left her 10% (which is considered substandard, or signifying poor service) she would make a bundle for the night.
Of course, it helps to be a cute young gal, on a Friday night, at an establishment that also serves alcohol. Even though waitstaff are often paid under the minimum wage, with the expectation that their tips will compensate for that... it seems like a lucrative job if you can get it!
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