You shouldn't have to always be smiling at work, especially if you're having a bad day—why can't some customers get that through their heads?

Working in the service industry really changes your brain chemistry.

Don't mess with a hotel staff.

We've all been the new kid at a job.

Time does not exist when you're working the night shift...

"What sort of algebra is this?..."

As a waiter or waitress, you're going to spot a few awkward dates during your career. Just think about how many times you've been out to eat and you end up overhearing a couple bickering . Sometimes it's an older couple who seem tired of each other's company. Other times, it's a couple on a first date that's going badly. If you as a diner are able to listen in to their conversation, just imagine how much info their waiter can get from eavesdropping! The waiters and waitresses of the world gathe…

This server thought that he could get the best of a clever dad and his family when they came in for breakfast, but he was wrong

What's the point of having vacation days if you're not allowed to use them?

What are the professional rules on “take-backsies”?

Kindness can go a long way, but so can pettiness.

Walk a mile in these non-slip shoes

“For anyone out there that thinks [working in a casino] would be a great job, well, I can tell you right now it's not as glamorous as it seems—especially when you are working in the kitchen.”

Servers have to deal with it all. Mainly irritated customers. Whether it's dinner rush, the kitchen is backed up, or you are dealing with a Karen customer, you have to know how to maintain your composure, even in the most ridiculous of situations. In this story, a server is dealing with an impatient customer who wants more ranch (why is it always ranch?). The server heard his request the first time but still had multiple other tables to check on. She had a system going, and she'd get the impa...

“I was asked for a tip at the SELF CHECKOUT at a self service frozen yogurt place. Who gets the tip? Me???”

"If you are the two girls that tried walking out on your hundred dollar tab yesterday, I hope you stub your toe on every piece of furniture you walk by."