Worked for Free Meals, Not Pay—Regret It
So, I thought landing a job at a popular Hamilton eatery would mean two things: great food and a decent paycheck. Turns out, only one of those was true. The kitchen was a whirlwind—plates of pasta, sizzling burgers, the works. But every payday? Crickets. Management kept saying, "Next week, for sure." Next week never came.
At first, I told myself, at least I’m eating well. But you can’t pay rent with leftover fries. My coworkers and I started joking about our new diet plan: work for food, not money. Spoiler: It’s not as fun as it sounds.
If you’re thinking of working in food service, here’s my advice: ask about the pay upfront, and don’t let a free meal distract you from what you actually deserve. Because as much as I love a good burger, I’d rather be able to afford one on my day off.
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