Have you made a career out of serving or do you think it’s even possible to make a career out of it?
Posted Sep 9, 2022, 11:53 AM UTC
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I've switched from an hourly job to serving again recently and I've actually been able to afford food, rent, and fun! I work about 5 days a week with maybe 1 double a week unless someone calls out. As long as you know how to save for the slow times and find a good place to work, I don't see why not!
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It does really depend on where you are and what kind of restaurant you’re in, but I’ve been serving full time for 18 years and live comfortably. I’ve worked in small family owned places and high end restaurants. But in the last 10 years I’ve never made less than 50k as a server. I made a killing working in Las Vegas but now I live in a tourist area in south west Florida and while it’s not Vegas money, I’m certainly comfortable, I have 2 set days off, rarely see 40 hours a week, and can afford a rather expensive hobby, as well as putting money in savings and investments. If you know how to budget and don’t have a need to spend the cash burning a hole in your pocket, it can be a very comfortable living and you don’t have to bring your work home with you.
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Been doing it for 40+ years
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I don't know if you're talking a more professional career, or serving be your only job and you making a living from it. But throwing my two cents in, I was able to easily support myself and my child, with plenty to stash away in savings, for over 10 years with serving being my only job. Working 5 to 6 days a week, maybe 5 or 6 hour days.
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While the money is good and not too difficult to obtain I’d rather have good benefits and the chance to eventually work from home one day,
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Yes. 20 years in at 35yo. Money is great for me when I don't have children and live a frugal lifestyle. Even if I had kids I would still serve cause cash is king.
Its give and take. Some days are a struggle because people suck the life out of you but even those days are worth it.
Lower the bar on customers and don't expect people to be easy to wait on.. that way your less frustrated and you'll be pleasantly surprised when it IS easy/fun
Leave your shit at work. Don't take it home.
Dont ignore yourself when you need personal time off. Your mental/physical health is more important.
Sleep/rest when your body says you should.
Spend the extra money on good shoes. 1/3 or more of your life is on your feet. Take care of them.