It was fun. Money was great. It didn't take long to learn the ropes. To get a good shift, he'd play up to managers. Gripes about poor tippers, lazy coworkers, and obnoxious customers and managers are legitimate, says Doyle.
Some servers handle it better than others.
Things changed, however, after Doyle graduated. I couldn't stand waiting on stupid people or working with slugs. My friends urged me to get out. The job he loved for its excitement and money became a form of servitude. When you feel like a slave, you complain more,'' says Doyle.