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i blinked 182.'s Diary
by i blinked 182.

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I'm torn.

01/30/2011



stuck.


I have no idea what to do right now. Well, that's a lie. I have a pretty good idea but I'm just not quite sure. So far, my job at The Cheesecake Factory has been a nightmare. Friday night I worked at 5 pm, didn't get out until almost 2 in the morning..not that it's too bad, but the night was just ridiculous. After the manager had made sure everything looked okay for closing, she told me to go meet her by the office. So there I was standing by the office, and then one of the bussers or dishwashers, whatever he is, gave me this annoyed look and was like "what are you going to do with all of these boxes?" (boxes that the cheesecake go in from the freezer). My trainer Erika said she had "zoned" the freezer which basically means taking all of the boxes out and making it look nice, but it turns out she left all of these boxes in the middle of the floor. So I told the guy, "I wasn't aware of these boxes, because I didn't zone the freezer and was told that it was already done by my trainer. But sure, I'll take out the boxes." Then Greg, one of the managers, comes running out and looks at the boxes and is like "WHAT THE HELL IS THIS?! WHERE IS ERIKA?!" And I said, "I believe she left." Next thing I know, Lisa (manager) and Greg go running outside trying to catch Erika, and they caught her before she left and she was sent to the office. That's when I was told that the tattoo behind my ear needs to be covered and I had told them, "Fabian (general manager) said I couldn't cover it with a bandage so..." And they said, "Well figure it out. Put make up over it or something"

I was just so exhausted from that night. Then last night I was supposed to take my final test to be certified but it turns out I'll be doing that tomorrow..and I'm honestly just thinking about quitting after tomorrow. It's so damn busy there and I can't keep up. Last night, my trainer Hanna kept sending me to the freezer to get cakes, and since I have no idea where anything is at, it took me a bit to find them. I'm pretty sure I was frozen after last night. When you total it all up, I probably spent over half of my shift just in the freezer. FUCKING COLD!!!!! I want to find out the temperature they keep the freezer at because it is ridiculously cold, haha. Anyway, it was extremely busy and I just found myself being useless besides being able to pull cakes out of the freezer. Sigh.

It's also really hard because my boss from The Coffee Bean keeps texting me asking for me back and said he would happily give me full time benefits and a better schedule if I wanted. I guess the statement "You don't know what you have until it's gone" really does apply here. The more I think about it, and the more I work at The Cheesecake Factoy, the better going back to Coffee Bean looks. I would be able to get vacation, medical benefits, and maybe even get to work some nights (I got so tired of waking up at the crack of dawn every day). So at this point I don't really know what I'm going to do. Argh.

pulled over.


To add to my glorious weekend (words of sarcasm), I was pulled over yesterday and given a ticket for talking on the phone while driving. I'm really disappointed in myself, because I rarely do it and if I do I have the phone in my lap and the speaker on, but I pulled the phone to my mouth because the person I was talking to couldn't hear me, and a motorcycle cop happened to be right next to me. I looked directly at him and I was just like "Oh, fuck." Sure enough he pulled me over. I was terrified. It sounds pathetic but I've never been pulled over or have had ANY trouble with the law, so my heart was pounding. He wasn't an asshole or anything, and I did apologize a lot, haha. Not that it makes a difference. Now I just have to wait for the mail so I can pay the ticket..and then I will tell my mom. I really don't want to because I know she will be extremely upset, but I figure if I pay the ticket and take care of it, she can't be too mad..right? Haha. I really don't want to tell her!

I'm just gonna have to use my financial aid money to pay for it, as much as I don't want to because I planned on not spending any of it so I could use it for a car..but my dumbass has to pay a ticket. Meh.

Anyway, that's all for now. Hope everyone had a good weekend At least better than mine..pft.

Xoxo,

Amber

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Oh man. I have never worked in a restaurant (besides fast food years ago haha) and you make me not want to now that I really need a job lol! I can't believe they want you to cover up a tattoo behind your ear, that's just ridiculous. People still care about tattoos? wtf?

[mixie|0 likes] [|reply]

I've been ticketed for the exact same thing. It's so lame. You'd think if this was the case, they'd start including a Bluetooth with every cell phone, since you apparently can't use the speakerphone legally, either (EVEN THOUGH THE LAW SAYS YOU CAN).
I personally feel like employers are going to have to start being a little more lenient about tattoos showing in the near future, seeing as a significant portion of our generation is inked. It's more unique to be UN-marked these days.

[polywogStar|0 likes] [|reply]

Some places are so weird about tatoos. You can't just cover a tattoo with makeup... that's the stupidest thing I've ever heard of. Glad to know no one at that place communicates about anything. /rolleyes.

I'd say quit and go back to Coffee Bean. It really seems like you miss your friends and stuff. At least now you'll get benefits!

[JessicaStar|0 likes] [|reply]

LOL. I got a minor in possession when I was 19 - first and ONLY ticket I've gotten - I called my mom up the next day (I got it at 3am) & was like, "Welp, I got a MIP last night". Is your mom really strict? Just makes me giggle.

& go back to your old job. if you're over whelmed, it's going to make your life miserable. & it takes a minute to get used to shit like that. If your boss is offering you full time benefits? a better schedule?! why'd you give up your old job anyway?

xoxo,

[bee♥ {+1}Star|0 likes] [|reply]

Random: Restaurant work sucks. I've done everything from fast food to bartending to buffet style. I've cooked, I've waitressed, I've managed, etc. Bleh. I've decided I'm never going back into it. If you are happier at your old job, go back. Especially since they are practically begging you.

[holyemoly.|0 likes] [|reply]

Yeah, it's illegal in Washington, too. I was actually opening my phone to activate speaker mode (which it does automatically if there's an incoming call), and that's when I went by the cop. Lame.

[polywogStar|0 likes] [|reply]


Ugh- I wrote out a comment and it failed to post *sighs*

That's b/s about the tattoo. It's behind your ear! It's small, init? So people can't notice it easily so what's the problem!?

You should definitely consider your ex-boss' offer if your current job is such a nightmare.

That's bad luck about being pulled over. Eek. Hope everything with that gets sorted!♥

[CrazyBellatrixStar|0 likes] [|reply]

I'm sooooo sick Work is gonna be so brutal today! The medicine did make me sleep last night, which was good! Hopefully I feel better in a few days or so .....

It's not that we can't afford to go .... I just can't imagine spending that much for someone else's wedding. There are so many other things I'd rather do!

I love you more!

[oops i went glam|0 likes] [|reply]

Places I worked when I was younger didn't allow visible tattoos or piercings. It sucked! It's the image they want to put out. Even though if you're bandaged up, you will get more questions than anything! hahah

I don't blame you for being torn. A better schedule and benefits, sounds really nice! Benefits are super good to have! Jason FINALLY got benefits where he is, and they're way better than mine are! So I'm gonna cancel mine when I can. I used his yesterday, and didn't have to pay anything for my perscription! My benefits covered 80%, but I'd rather take free

I can't beleive you got a ticket! I keep my phone away from me now, so I won't touch it while I'm driving. I was a notorious texter and driver, because I drive on a lot of back highways. I don't live anywhere busy though

Good luck with your decision babe!!!!! I'm always here for you!!!! Love you! xoxo

[oops i went glam|0 likes] [|reply]

RYC: Well, at least you were only talking on the phone & not running red lights & speeding.

& I can understand about not wanting to get up every morning. Hopefully they'll stick to it & give you a better schedule.

xoxo,

[bee♥ {+1}Star|0 likes] [|reply]

Who the heck covers a tattoo with makeup?! Is that even possible?

Ugh! Isn't it annoying that the one time you do something wrong you get pulled over! =/ Next time yell at the top of your lungs rather than put the phone near your mouth =P

[GiggleStar|0 likes] [|reply]

ryc; i don't blame you chick! :]

[novella ♥Star|0 likes] [|reply]

I'm so frustrated I am so sick! Jason's birthday is on Friday, and I NEED to be better!!!!!! I think I need to go back to the hospital. I tried to get in at my doctor, but he has no appointments today. I just want to be better, so Jason can have a good birthday weekend!

I totally agree with you on the image thing, and how it's ridiculous. The customer's DON'T CARE. But try getting that through employers heads. I remember growing up, and having jobs like you have now, and getting it drilled in my head that you couldn't have visible tattoos and piercings. Then I get my job at the head office of a huge bank in Canada, and everyone has visible piercings and tattoos .... I was like YEAHHHHH! I'M HOME! haha

If I ever got a ticket while using my phone, I would certainly keep it away. haha I usually keep my phone in my purse, and throw it in the backseat, so I can't be tempted when it goes off right by me. And people can wait!

If I'm going to spend that much money, obviously I'd rather come see you! That's just a lot of money for a vacation. A vacation we didn't get to pick!

[oops i went glam|0 likes] [|reply]

It IS sweet of me isn't it? Too bad they will never see it.

I am so incredibly sick! I can't even sleep. Boo. If I try to sleep, I cough so much I get sick. Which sucks. I'm so tired though!

About the tattoos and piercings ..... if they had an issue with it, they should've been upfront about it anyways. Then you would've made the decision to probably not work there.

Trust me, I wanna come see you! Which is the closest airport to you - I will look up flights for curiosity!

Love youuuuu!

[oops i went glam|0 likes] [|reply]

Yeahhhhhh. When I do it, I do it up right, don't I? haha

I'm sooooo happy I got to see my own doctor!

It's definitely nice to catch up with people! And I'm so glad to be back!!!!! I have definitely missed it. And I LOVE hearing about your days as well. My entries are certainly boring, but one day maybe there will be something interesting!

Ohhhhh of course you leave near LAX - DUH! I was pretty sure, but I wasn't positive. I just checked and a round trip from the Toronto airport to LAX is about $700ish. Well that was a seat sale, because other seats were more around $2000 .... eeeek! But I'm sure there would be better deals out there. Aaaaand now I'm sad!

[oops i went glam|0 likes] [|reply]

So far they are! I've been sick for most of them. I have a trend, I suppose.

I'm sad because it's so expensive for just the flight! That is DEPRESSING! I know we will one day ..... I just wish it was cheaper to fly there!

[oops i went glam|0 likes] [|reply]

How much would a ticket be?

[Coral|0 likes] [|reply]

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