Yes you read the title correctly, I did in fact say that I love my job. I know what you are thinking, this guy must do something awesome for a living. You might think it's not awesome, but I am a server. I have been serving for about four years now and honestly I enjoy it. I have numerous jobs and this is the most fun that I have at a job besides the future fun that is in store for me at my upcoming job at Walt Disney World.
I personally don't think I will be making a career as server for the rest of my life, but it has done me no wrong as a college student. Serving is the perfect job for any college student who is looking to make ends meet. It's a very flexible job and the money is usually immediate. Most restaurants are hiring seasonal, so there is usually a position open. There are many of people that are skeptical and believe that serving isn't a real job. It's job that is very hard at points, but can be very rewarding.
The rewards of serving aren't just tips, it can also open up the door for meeting people from all over. I have encountered people from different countries that were visiting and also people from other states. I have learned more about people from the short time that I spend serving them, but have gotten rewards for the service I provided. I have received numerous business cards and even a job offer to be a server for a catering company in Florida. You never know who you will run into at a restaurant. The possibilities are endless, so keep an eye out.
The one thing I love most about serving is the money is immediate. It's such a relief at the end of the night being able to walk out with cash without waiting a week or two for a paycheck to come. The thing that people need to understand is that yes, we in fact get paid hourly, but only for $2.38 an hour. So If I work a 10 hour day, my paycheck is going to be very small and pretty much cover the cost of taxes. Tips are a server’s main source of income, so it is very important to tip your servers.
I think my favorite part of my job is giving people the best service I can and leaving them with a smile on their face. I am a very optimistic individual and love to take a bad situation and turn it good. I try to make every table have a memorable experience. I am there for the customers and they could be celebrating a birthday or some big milestone in their life and I get to be a part of that. Try to find the things that you enjoy most out of your job and that will let you know if you love your job as much as I do.
