I liked working with a new team at the Washtenaw Olga’s; I previously worked at the Lansing Olga’s and the Canton Olga’s. I love meeting new people.
What I wish was different
I wish that my time there could’ve been longer so that I could have more money for school and see my coworkers for longer. I’m at school now, and I’m struggling with finding a new job and budgeting money.
Advice
I think that everyone should work in customer service at least once in their life. You learn such valuable skills like patience, timeliness, problem solving, being quick on your feet and working in a team. Most importantly, you learn empathy (for minimum wage employees especially).
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Restaurant Server
January 2018 • Ann Arbor, MI
What I liked
Making tips every day is great. As a server, I get paid a higher wage than I would as a retail worker.
What I wish was different
It can be very challenging and stressful when there are too many customers and not enough workers. Servers have to make their soups and salads, which takes time away from customers.
Advice
Help others and ask for help. Never do anything that inconveniences a coworker or a customer.
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Waitress
April 2018 • Auburn Hills, MI
What I liked
Flexible schedule
What I wish was different
Infrequent pay
Advice
Recognize that people will be mean and it doesn’t mean it’s necessarily because of you
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Server
May - August 2023 • Clinton, MI
What I liked
Very fun and welcoming environment. Good place to learn how to serve.
What I wish was different
Management treated employees with disrespect. Customers were rude as well of course.
Advice
Good coworkers make the difference but management was awful.
