Restaurant Jobs - When to bury the hatchet?

Like any job, restaurant jobs can either be fun or your worst enemy. I will admit, when I started at my restaurant, it was a new, fun, and exciting atmosphere. The money was good, my co-workers became my family, and the clientel was decent. Forward 3 years, and the clientel is hit or miss. This automatically makes all of the other pros become void.

When should you bury the hatchet?

If you're like me, you're working a server to make money. That is why people get jobs; to pay the bills. If you can't cover your living expenses but are comfortable at a job, pick up a second job or move on to something with better pay. A restaurant will function without you. You are only a number (literally, just look at your employee ID and how impersonal it is.) I am so sick of hearing people complain that they are not making money and then doing nothing about it. There are options out there!

Craigslist.org - A great place to start looking for jobs. Private restaurants usually pay a better wage for servers and often have less tip out than corporate dining.

Bartending schools - A good way to become a bartender, but only do one that has job placement.

I am convinced that Monster.com and Hotjobs.com are full of scams, so stay away from those.

HCareers.com - Restaurant/Hospitality jobs with online applications (some casual dining.)

Hopefully I've covered some of the things to keep you from being as miserable as I am in my current state.