When going through college, I worked at a fast food restaurant for the past seven years, as well as waitressing for five. So thats over 10 years of customer service. Why should you care? Well, let me give you a little bit of insight about the work industry that many people, especially in college seem to take for granted, such as waitressing, cashiers, receptionists,and all other aspects of jobs that have to do with people. What really irritates me the most is hearing from college students, ages 18-early 20s, seeming to disrespect people within the customer service industry. And for that, shame on you! You love making midnight McDonald's runs or love certain department stores, or ya know, need to pump gas into your vehicle. These people are based in the customer service industry, as am I.
When I see students make fun of people for doing that type of job, it really disappoints me. Everybody has bills to pay, mouths to feed, and a life they have to support. Just because you work on campus in the registrar's office or you work as a secretary on workstudy gives you no right to talk down to a human being who needs a job. People have always done so to me and I am fed up with how people think they can put themselves above everyone else. Without those people working those jobs you define as "demeaning", maybe talk to them or put yourself in their shoes before putting your nose up in the air and drinking your $6 lattes.
If you think I am coming off as aggressive, well, let me put it this way: I am tired of people demeaning me because I work as a part timer who graduated college. Just because I have a paper degree in my hand does not mean I am any better than the other person next to me. I could literally go on and on about how I see this everyday and from people I used to call friends. Well don't come complaining to me when you can't find a job in your field because the company wanted someone more experienced and you have to become a barista who serves those $6 lattes you love so much. If you have a problem with it and my level of honesty, take it up with my manager, fill out a suvey, and have a wonderful rest of your day!
