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re: Soooo....I got a job at a restaurant
Posted on 2/16/15 at 4:09 pm to hiltacular
Posted on 2/16/15 at 4:09 pm to hiltacular
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What restaurant?
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Posted on 2/16/15 at 4:17 pm to LouisianaLady
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Don't get caught up in the relationships with the other staff, stay away from going for drinks all the time at end of shift,
This is the exact advice I'd give to someone entering the service industry. Especially if you're married. It's a totally different lifestyle than you're used to and it's very easy to get sucked in.
Good advice. I am pretty sure I will be ok in this arena, but pride goeth before a fall, so I hear you.
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respect everyone - even the dishwasher.
Indeed. Never had a problem with this one.
And in the early days, I may be a rung under the dishwasher.
Posted on 2/16/15 at 4:21 pm to Tigertown in ATL
quote:What year did you flee PMH Law Center? Freshman section?
Tigertown in ATL
Posted on 2/16/15 at 4:24 pm to Tigertown in ATL
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I'm not a slimebucket (aka litigator), so that helps too.
...if I had feelings, I'd be hurt...
Posted on 2/16/15 at 4:25 pm to Tigertown in ATL
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not a slimebucket (aka litigator)
Haterz gonna hate...
Posted on 2/16/15 at 4:29 pm to Tigertown in ATL
It'll be fun. I miss the service industry all the time. I would have no problem going back to it. I think my parents would die since they paid for my education, though
You won't have a problem with this because you don't come off as a hot-tempered person, but I find the BEST way to deal with a-hole customers is to be overly nice and passive aggressive. Nothing brings me greater joy than seeing a customer realize how awful they're being and get really embarrassed about it. If I'm super sweet to them and then apologize for the bad day it seems they're having.. beet red. They get so ashamed.
Posted on 2/16/15 at 4:39 pm to LouisianaLady
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quote: I'm not a slimebucket (aka litigator), so that helps too.
I think the proper term is "real attorney" for those who actually enter the courtroom.
But seriously, as an old guy entering the hospitality biz, the most important thing you need is decent footwear. Arch support is key. Dansko makes supporting, nonslip shoes (not just clogs)....if you can't handle that look, get some damn good orthotics. Your feet (and knees and back) will huuurrrttt.
Posted on 2/16/15 at 4:44 pm to hungryone
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I think the proper term is "real attorney"
I tell people all the time that I'm not a "real attorney"
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as an old guy
Hey! Older, not old ok?
Posted on 2/16/15 at 4:47 pm to Gotta have DeZeier
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What restaurant?
On the location of the Bonna Bella Waterfront Grill.
New owners. They are renovating and staffing now.
The name as I understand it is WYLD Dock Bar.
Amazing location. I'm excited because it is a place I love to go and always thought it could be so much more.
Posted on 2/16/15 at 6:27 pm to Tigertown in ATL
Good luck
Posted on 2/16/15 at 6:41 pm to Walt OReilly
Jealous of you for trying this and Good Luck to you!
Posted on 2/16/15 at 6:54 pm to Tigertown in ATL
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Tigertown in ATL
Good luck to you. If I make it back to Savannah anytime soon, I'll have to check it out.
Posted on 2/16/15 at 7:04 pm to 3rdRowTailgater
One of my friends is an attorney and still moonlights bar tending for special events. Apparently it's good money. Best of luck!
Posted on 2/16/15 at 7:45 pm to Tigertown in ATL
Good luck!
2 years ago I went back to school after 10 years of self employment. during this time i decided to get a part time job as a bartender. Even though I had never worked in a restaurant before I was able to score a bartending job at a high end Baton Rouge restaurant. I did it for about 3 months and hated it.
I decided to spend the remaining year and a half concentrating on school.
2 years ago I went back to school after 10 years of self employment. during this time i decided to get a part time job as a bartender. Even though I had never worked in a restaurant before I was able to score a bartending job at a high end Baton Rouge restaurant. I did it for about 3 months and hated it.
I decided to spend the remaining year and a half concentrating on school.
This post was edited on 2/16/15 at 7:50 pm
Posted on 2/16/15 at 7:56 pm to Tigertown in ATL
Congrats on the new drug hookups.
But seriously, if it's something you want to do, enjoy it. I'd hate to go back into the food service industry. Waited in college and couldn't stand it.
But seriously, if it's something you want to do, enjoy it. I'd hate to go back into the food service industry. Waited in college and couldn't stand it.
Posted on 2/16/15 at 8:06 pm to Tigertown in ATL
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WYLD Dock Bar
Maybe we will see you.
Good luck
Posted on 2/16/15 at 8:28 pm to MeridianDog
Bonna Bella Yacht Club Has Been Sold.
Please Look for "WYLD" Opening in March 2015
Please Look for "WYLD" Opening in March 2015
Posted on 2/16/15 at 8:49 pm to Tigertown in ATL
Highly interested in your endeavor my friend. I spent several years in the service industry as a college kid.... Spent almost 2 decades thinking about it again.....
And resolved myself to bein a minority, silent investor in endeavors I know have interest.
Keep us posted.... Or contact those u know privately. Interested to hear your opines.
Nice change of pace you brought into your repitoire..... I wouldnt! Lol
And resolved myself to bein a minority, silent investor in endeavors I know have interest.
Keep us posted.... Or contact those u know privately. Interested to hear your opines.
Nice change of pace you brought into your repitoire..... I wouldnt! Lol
Posted on 2/16/15 at 9:05 pm to bossflossjr
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Highly interested in your endeavor my friend.
Thank you to all for indulging this selfish thread and your interest.
And thank you for the encouragement, advice, warnings and even the naysaying!
I have thoroughly enjoyed the interaction here, and despite near anonymity, you folks have had an influence on me and this decision to branch out into something unusual for someone like me.
Honestly, I'd never done this if I hadn't gotten involved on this board and become exposed to so many ideas on food, drink, bars, restaurants and the like.
I'm also in the process of working on establishing LSU-Savannah, so maybe WYLD will become a place for LSU folks to gather.
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