Been in the industry for 11 years. Started as a prep cook. Then a dishwasher. Then prep cook again. Then i worked my way through the line at various jobs. Legit made it to a sous chef position. Never made it to chef due to my attitude problem. Got out of the industry for like 2 years but found myself back because the pay wasnt entry level with my resume. I am now in a kitchen that gives zero fucks. Zero accountability and the chef is barely a chef just some guy who happened to be there when they needed to fill the position. Quality is shit. Staff is decent. Kitchen so small the dishwasher was part time. And everyone else just does dishes. Dishwasher finally quit. And a light switch went off i give up being a cook. Im just tired. I told him keep me at 18 a hour and ill be a full time dishwasher for him. He did it. I am now a dishwasher full time after being a cook for so long. Sometimes you just give up. But man its so much better then the line. I feel less stressed. And more free to just do my job however I please

I work all day weekends, my coworkers are pricks, my bosses are assholes and keep fucking with my hours, I come home soaking wet smelling like a god damn mop bucket, I got a second degree burn changing the water in our shitty dishwasher. The worst part is I havent got paid yet so I can't afford an MMJ card to make this a little less intolerable. I also have to bike to and from work which takes like an hour since I live on the opposite side of town which is just a blast in a heatwave where it's been at least 95 every afternoon for like the past 3 weeks. I can't wait to get either promoted or find a new job. I want to ask to switch to FOH to get out of the stinking pit but I doubt that's ever gonna happen.

I just had an interview for a dishwashing job, it only lasted 4 minutes... How bad of a sign is that?

Work got a new commis chef, the most toxic c*nt you would ever meet, 18 years old thinks he's the actual shit.

Keeps burning shit to pans, ok, have dealt with a lot of burned shit in my time on the racks, but fuck me, if it's burned, give it to me and I'll scrub or decarb it for the next fucker.

The worst part is the hoarding of burned pans, hey I think I'm clear, ask about, go for a "smoke" and walk back in to 12-15 of these burnt bowl pans absolutely fucked.

Then the guy (18 commis) gives us shit (35yo male between jobs as a dishie) and I just want to walk out or deck him, it's not the burnt shit, it's the hoarding.

One of our CDPs and myself have reported him for being hard to work with or for, CDP usually talks to me and makes me a burger or finds some food for me though which is pretty cool.

Only like coming in to work with the seniors as they are good guys, don't even check the rota sometimes as if this little twat is in I wouldn't go, I do a couple bits here and there so not completely dry for money but at least this job won't end in being in jail.

After formal warning to commis, from management, he is still a dick and I'm surprised that I haven't done him in myself, I'm still there after a few months and glad the guys look after me or take the flak.

Getting shit off some shitty commis while the CDP looks after me is cool though, free steak bits and burgers kinda softens the blow but any advice without violence or quitting would be cool.

Sorry to rant but I'm so angry that it's got to this point

Do not work and avoid. I'm making $19.50 and $9 tips (8 hours) Vancouver, BC. People should stay at home. Why do I have to deal with fungal infection and high stress? Too many people invading to the cafe. Tips are very tiny. I'm waiting for any news from my new next owner but the opening has been delayed unfortunately. I might go on employment insurance sickness. my hands are weak and have fungal all over my body. I used sunsel shampoo. it's not helpful. i need professional help​

Started working as a dishwasher as a second gig. Its been ok. Shifts are about 7-8 hours and its work.

However, I am starting to have some back pain in my mid to upper back between my shoulders. Like directly on the spine.

Its usually when I try to raise my arms with a load of something like a tray of glasses.

Last nights shift was brutal with it though. It felt like it came and went but it was a super sharp pain.

I don't feel it today. I didn't feel it before the shift. Just during and during a lift if that makes sense.

I know my body is going to need some time to adjust, but I'm looking at pre work stretches and work stretches to really help. Just curious if anyone had a reference for a good way to stretch your mid to upper spine muscles I guess and if this is normal or not.

Gig is a second job. I need it because of the student loan changes. Its a bit demoralizing but just trying to pay my bills in this economy man.