Another reason I can’t stand this job is that it’s consumes my time and pretty much limits my personal time. Yeah, I know what your thinking, “it’s a bad economy, be glad you got a job.” You know who tells that? All my friends who have $50,000/year jobs with sick leave, vacation pay, [...]

Over the next few hours, I was knocked out cold. I’m surprised the police didn’t come over. But then again, the neighbors really don’t get into other people affairs. This was probably the most anti-social neighborhood I ever lived in. Luckily, my beautiful girlfriend, Chante, woke me up. Good thing [...]

William, my favorite manager, had his final day today. He’s been in this industry for 40 years and at Shelly Sholes for about seven. His silvery white hair and pale caramel skin made him a father-like figure, along with his high restaurant IQ. I respected him with no questions. When I wasn’t sure about his decisions, I could calmly discuss it with him. And yet, if I had felt comfortable trusting him with blind faith, I know it would work out for the best, if not I understood his mistake. He’s the kind of manager you wonder why he’s not the general manager.

Dead Wrong Part 2
Which is more important, dignity or money? Yeah, everyone says dignity, but what if bills are due in three days? I admit, sometimes, something will happen that will make me forget I got bills to pay. So when do you shallow your pride? Hmm—
So Richard pulled me upstairs into [...]

A wise man once told me that everything can be offensive. I always thought that was an exaggeration, until today.I came to work happy that my cousin is going to sell me a new laptop for $300, and my lady friend, whom I have been spending time with, decided to take our relationship to the [...]

I understand that sometimes a smoker have to smoke, even if it’s on the clock. But does he have to smoke every fifteen minutes–in total disregard of lunch rushes and the “team concept”? And someone please tell me how many smoke breaks do you have to take just to get by? Let me just tell you this story.