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    Feeling Miscellaneous Planning

    I just quit my job at a popular Chinese restaurant chain where I was working as a food server. The cleaning expectations were extreme; I spent most of my shifts on my knees scrubbing baseboards and cleaning under chairs and toilets instead of serving food. It felt like I was doing back-breaking work with little recognition for my actual role. The customers were also challenging—one incident left me feeling humiliated when a girl laughed while asking for her order, only to later complain that I gave her a plate instead of a bowl. I had no idea she wanted a bowl, and her complaint resulted in me being coached for two hours and forced to clean even more. The job took a toll on my mental health; I often went home in tears and felt completely burnt out. After just four weeks, I resigned without notice. I have enough savings to get by for now, and I’ve decided to look for retail jobs instead. They seem much more manageable and less stressful. I have a newfound respect for fast food workers; it truly is a tough gig.

    Job title: food server

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    Applied to a Job Feeling Got a Job Miscellaneous Thinking

    I recently started a job at a new restaurant chain that opened in my state. I applied two weeks ago and was surprised when they called me for an interview, which turned out to be very casual. They basically asked for my availability and told me I could start the next day without any formalities. On my first day, I wasn't even asked for my social security number or to watch any training videos. Instead, I was told to follow a colleague around for a bit, and then the rush hit. I ended up running around, serving food, and preparing items without any real training. I didn't even get to clock in before I was thrown into the chaos of a busy shift. To make matters worse, I worked for four hours straight without a break, which was a stark contrast to my previous job where I at least got a 10-minute break. I managed to perform well despite the lack of training, but it was overwhelming. One of my coworkers even apologized, saying that it was unusually hectic for a first day. Now, I'm really unsure if I want to go back. This experience has taught me to be cautious about accepting job offers immediately after an interview.

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