I'm pretty bored before work today, so I have time to spew some shit to kick off this sub. This shit sucks every day. You have to be attractive to be in the front. Otherwise, you are wasting your time and are replaceable. I'm fortunate enough to be a server. I have a presentable face. I'm 30 now. I switched to engineer when the lockdown hit. I did high-end dining for about 6 years, 3 serving. Money? Great! Disrespectful pitiful money? The whole time. I felt fucking disrespected even when I'd get sympathy. This job is for those who are desperate or truly like to people please. I was desperate. And in a sense, I used the desperation to take from those who feel for us who are less fortunate by having this act of manners and liking your attitude. I got great tips and did well. I even became lead waiter but it didn't feel like anything. Like any reward. I have done nothing but please people socially. The kitchen respected me because I got shit done, do kitchen work when it is waiting times and was nice. Most male waiters got screwed on the kitchen on purpose, they'd tell me they do it on purpose. I was done with this every day shit. I wanted to switch to engineer. I've always done cad and computer animation as a hobby and don't understand why I sucked myself into this restaurant every day shit. I decided I am quitting restaurant forever and within the months of it, I saw covid coming. What a blessing. I am now working at an engineering company that builds tools for microchips. We have never been out of work. I am glad I have changed my life of my every day shit.