…was bitter.
my first day of work was actually Monday, but today went how I think the rest of the summer might go: terribly.
First of all, my boss can’t even remember my name. She kept calling me Chris, introducing me to people as Chris, etc. THAT IS NOT MY NAME. I repeatedly told her my name was Liz but she continued to ignore it and kept calling me Chris, and then got pissed when she would say, “Chris” and I wouldn’t turn around. Sorry I don’t answer to a name that isn’t mine!
Secondly, my boss is as blind as a bat. For example, a customer didn’t want mushrooms on his burger, so I wrote “no mush” and underlined “no”. She put mushrooms on it and when I said he didn’t want mushrooms, she said, “well why didn’t you write it down?” I grabbed the ticket and pointed out that i had clearly written it down.
Thirdly, I’m 18 years old. I’m pretty sure I’m not allowed to be serving alcohol in my state until I turn 19. So why am I constantly roundin’ up some brewskies for old guys and their golfing buddies? Oh, and, sorry D (my boss) I don’t know how to make a vodka tonic. Yes, I know it can’t be that hard but who’s the one who keeps calling her employee “Chris”?
Needless to say, I will not be keeping this job after this summer, and it is even more motivation to do well in school and continue my education so I will not be stuck in a minimum-wage rut for the rest of my life.
On a brighter note, I think winter break will be INTERNSHIP BREAK! My mom has some contacts at a local magazine, one of whom is an alumna of my university…cha ching!
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