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Industry related topics in the realm of corporate culture, business, and the workplace.
Surviving Serving
It’s hard to live by the ultimate, and frustrating, motto “The customer is always right” when we god damn know better. Working in the serving industry I have had multiple moments when I think to myself, is prison really that bad? It’s nearly impossible to not knock a customer upside the head when they ask for the same thing, that they know is not possible, every time they come in, or when they hand you the bill and say “Keep the change.” Yes, thank you sir, I love getting two dimes and a nickel. Tipping is the most important thing to remember when you are out to eat, most servers are getting paid $3.15 an hour or less, to listen to you cry about your boyfriend or girlfriend leaving you, so leave a few dollars for god sake. Throughout my short time as a server I have encountered the very overused punchline of, “Well maybe if they did a better job they’d make more money,” to which I would like to respond, “Maybe if I got paid more I’d do a better job.” I’m not saying it’s everyone else’s fault when they don’t get the service they deserve, but I do see too many servers try so hard to only ultimately get a dollar as a tip, which you bet your cheap butt they savored that dollar. Contrary to many people's beliefs, a server is aware of the fact that sometimes the tip is a reflection of the type of service we gave, and do feel bad when a person did not receive the service they deserved. Many people do need to understand however that if your food is messed up or wrong, the server is not the cook and can only do so much. A server will do everything they can to make sure you have the best experience you can get from the moment you walk in that door, they will even laugh at your insults, or misguided political views, but don’t you worry, you will be paying for it in the end, hopefully. Most people that are working as a server aren’t doing it because they want to, or because it pays well, as you now know, they are doing it because it’s something they enjoy. Choosing to be a server is something that should highly reflect the patience of a person. Also I would like to state YOUR SERVER IS NOT FLIRTING WITH YOU, THAT IS THERE JOB, but if you tip good, it may be in your favor. And folks let’s talk about your credit card tips, I’m not being ungrateful when I say, don’t do it, I’m just saying maybe leave it in physical money form. For those of you who don’t know, when you leave a credit card tip, that extra money you left is claimed and taken off of our checks at the end of the pay period. So as grateful as we are sometimes we dread knowing someone is paying with a card A little server secret NEVER CLAIM THE EXACT AMOUNT YOU MADE IN TIPS, don’t tell your boss I said that. If you come out to eat and don’t tip, just know a few things:
By Eli Carbaugh7 years ago in Journal
Unemployment; New Life
This week marks 8 weeks without working, and it has truly given me time to focus on ME. Thinking about a 12 hour shift right now gives me a headache and anxiety. When looking for jobs in the past I would always look for non-big brands company as an Event Manager, Event Director, Senior Event Manager, etc. It didn't matter the distances, I could work 50-80 hours work weeks, no matter what days, $65K salary minimum with commission, along with the bells and whistles. TODAY, I'm looking at Big Brands, or somewhat established company as an Event Coordinator, Event Planner, Event Specialist, etc. $45-$50K Salary, 10 miles radius, Monday -Friday 40-50 hours MAX work weeks.
By Stefanie G7 years ago in Journal
Joys of Writing
Writing is an entrancing thing. The author puts their thoughts into words others can relate to. How bloody fantastic is that? Imagine someone’s mind projected onto a screen. You can see all the mindless workings, what their first thought, second thoughts are when they see you. You can see how they construct sentences and get to know how another person sees things.
By Anya Leigh7 years ago in Journal
10 Signs You're a Bad Boss
I remember when I worked at an ad agency that did a lot of work with pharmaceutical companies. They had great revenue, had a decent assistant manager, and also would occasionally order sushi for the group. The starting pay was $17 an hour, and despite all of this, they had a hard time keeping the place staffed.
By Riley Raul Reese7 years ago in Journal
How the Lack of Business Ethics Is Destructive to a Firm's Longevity
In today’s business world, it is important to establish certain standards to maintain ethical behavior and moral values. Each individual holds different principles that are shaped early in life by family, religion, educational background, and culture. These help create order and equilibrium among people, and keep a peaceful atmosphere in family, institutions, and in the workplace. In this latter one, ethics play an essential role in the longevity of a firm, regardless of its nature or the industry it belongs to.
By Alexander Sarmiento7 years ago in Journal
A Toys "R" Us Revival?
This past June, when the last Toys "R" Us stores closed, retail analysts—along with many, many "regular" people across the country—lamented what was the end of an era. There was a general consensus that this was not just another corporate bankruptcy. It was the death of American retail icon, one that had changed the toy industry and had been the "go-to" place for toys (until it wasn't)—more than any other major retail chain that had closed in recent years.
By David Wyld7 years ago in Journal
How to Plan Influence
Being an influential individual or an influencer is becoming an ever increasing necessity for nearly every walk of life. Whether it be Market influencers that lead fashionable trends or personal influence to have an impact at work, there is a growing need to genuinely understand the perspectives and situation of those we interact with. In this post i'm going to walk through my tried, tested and successful method for actively managing those that matter most to me.
By Peter O’Hanlon7 years ago in Journal
The Looming Death of Sears
Sears is now a penny stock! Just let that sink in for a minute (and really, really sorry if you are unlucky enough to actually be a Sears stockholder!). This not only means that the companies stock has fallen to an all-time low, but that it could soon be delisted from the NASDAQ—making it harder to trade Sears Holdings stock for those who may actually want—or are brave enough—to do so!
By David Wyld7 years ago in Journal
Can Removing an Apostrophe Save a Failing Brand?
If you've been living in a shack in a remote wilderness without any media or connectivity, well, you might consider yourself lucky these days, given the state of the news we're seeing! However, if you have been living under such a rock, one of the biggest business stories of the past year has been the quick and sudden downfall of the Papa John's pizza chain.
By David Wyld7 years ago in Journal
Reason First: The Business of the Storm
Television networks seem to savor storms. They anticipate the coming of a hurricane or tropical storm with a giddiness and a twisted glee. They know that their ratings will shoot up at the mention of such natural phenomena and that advertisers will come crawling. Why is it always the case where there’s an anchorman or woman sitting pretty in an air-conditioned or heated newsroom, hair neatly combed, suit or blouse in place and bone dry, when a reporter and (his or her crew), in the field look like he or she just experienced a washing machine’s rinse cycle?
By Skyler Saunders7 years ago in Journal
