Don’t walk into a job expecting to have a bad night.
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Restaurant Server
June 2016 - October 2019 • Nixa, MO
What I liked
Fast paced, flexible scheduling
What I wish was different
I wish the turnover in management was lower
Advice
Start as a carhop and then get trained in the kitchen
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Cook
October 2016 • Mishawaka, IN
What I liked
I liked the crew
What I wish was different
Advice
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Cook
October 2018 - August 2019 • Meridian, ID
What I liked
The management was great, and if brought a complaint tried to remedy it
What I wish was different
Hours. My hours were all over the place
Advice
Don’t ever let it get to your head, or else it’ll suck. Always find the fun spectacular of the job in order to succeed
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Carhop
February 2018 • Abilene, TX
What I liked
I liked the fact that I was able to keep my job and the fact that they are flexible and work with my schedule.
What I wish was different
Being able to find a more professional job was in my radar, but I was still able to do the best in my abilities to do well in the job that I currently have.
Advice
Hard work definitely pays off.
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Night Cook
May - August 2019 • Orem, UT
What I liked
I had friends there and I didn't have to interact with customers
What I wish was different
I wish some of my co-workers had been more reliable
Advice
Do no harm but take no crap, and don't be afraid to make friends.
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Shift manager
May 2017 - September 2019 • Milford, OH
What I liked
Made lots of friends there
What I wish was different
That people would’ve been harder workers
Advice
Be patient with coworkers and customers
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Cook
June - August 2019 • Yukon, OK
What I liked
I enjoyed that this job allowed me to practice managing time efficiently and to practice managingmyself.
What I wish was different
I wish I had to use my brain more often.
Advice
preparing yourself to work for the long haul will allow you to manage the hectic nature of this job more effectively
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Manager
May 2018 - August 2019 • Waxahachie, TX
What I liked
My coworkers.
What I wish was different
My boss.
Advice
Don’t work here unless you’re a morning carhop.
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Carhop
May - July 2019 • Malvern, AR
What I liked
Working as a carhop, you make a little below minimum wage, but you can make up for this in tips. By the end of every night, I would have cash in my wallet that could last me until payday.
What I wish was different
I wish I had gotten to spend the summer doing internships so that I could get a better idea of if it’s something I’d want to do for the rest of my life.
Advice
If you need a summer job, work hard so that you won’t have to work at all or at least as much during the school year, but don’t forget to make the most of your time off from work.
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Crew Member
June 2019 • Pueblo, CO
What I liked
Fast paced so the shift when by quickly.
What I wish was different
I wish I could’ve had more hours or a more flexible schedule.
Advice
Where comfortable shoes and to always keep a positive attitude.
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Car Hop
June 2019 • Alexandria, LA
What I liked
I loved interacting with the customers. It helped with social skills and human interaction.
What I wish was different
I wish I could've chosen my own hours.
Advice
I would say this job DEFINITELY keeps you active and on the move. You will learn how to multitask and think on the fly.
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Carhop
May 2018 - July 2019 • Nampa, ID
What I liked
Learned a lot about working at a fast food restaurant; helped develop my communication and social skills
What I wish was different
Better hours, better pay, better relationships between employees/employers
Advice
Be prepared to always be working.
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Sonic Drive Thru Shift Manager
June 2017 • Hopkinsville, KY
What I liked
Working at Sonic is honestly amazing. I've worked there for over 2 years now and I couldn't ask for a better job to have while attending school. My manager works around any schedule I give her and always accepts days I need to schedule off for something school related. Additionally, the people are friendly. I've made some great friends in the years I've worked at this location.
What I wish was different
Honestly, the only thing I would change is having to deal with some of the customers. It's fast food so I don't exactly expect happy customers every time, but some of them are just extremely rude for no reason. I'm not a very confrontation person, so those once in a blue moon moments when I have to go tell a customer to kindly leave the premises because I can't have them yelling and cussing at our minor employees can really ruin your day.
Advice
Working at Sonic is great. They're very flexible with schedules and overall it's a pretty stress free environment once you get used to the job. All I could really say is take is seriously. I understand if it's just a part time job, but if you decide the job isn't for you just tell the manager that and put in your 2 weeks. They won't be mad and it'll give them time to find someone else.
