We were on the beach late at night. I leaned in to hug and comfort her. “I’m sorry how you’ve been treated in life,” I said. “I wish there was something I could do or say to make it better, but I know I can’t.” I caressed her hair and wiped away her tears. Then…

There’s plenty of racism in the industry and I’m not just talking about old, white drunks who hate everything that isn’t British, American, and German. Restaurant workers can become racist overtime if they’ve dealt with many negative experiences, like drunk behaviour and poor tipping,  from certain demographics. Of course I could point out that social,…

Opening List: 1). Cry in your car, take a shot from a flask, or smoke a cigarette before your shift. 2). Fill the ice well. 3). Take chairs off the tables. 4). Put presets (like salt, pepper, and ketchup) on tables. 5). Have a cup of coffee or Red Bull to deal with your insomnia…

The last place I lived at had half a dozen massage parlours within walking distance from it. While this seemed normal to me, one of my regulars from a bigger city pointed out they usually aren’t so visible on the second main road artery! I didn’t care, such establishments weren’t for me or the circle…

“You stink of horse.” -Saruman, Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers You know you don’t work at a first rate restaurant when your co-bartender always has disgusting body odour. Her name was Jodie. She wasn’t a bad person, but I wouldn’t call her honest or reliable either. Most bars have a girl or two…

Not to sound stereotypical but Filipinos tend to be hardworking, reliable employees. In Canada they make great kitchen workers. Then there was Angelo… the boy who cried back pain. *** I was working at my least favourite job in the industry. It was the first or second year, when I still enjoyed it to some…