Thursday, January 22, 2009

My (kindof) New Job

Yesterday I started a new job, that is actually kind of an old job. Some of you may remember that I mentioned one of my old bosses sent me an email asking if I would like to come back to work for her. She owns a restaurant/brewery that she and her husband opened up about seven years ago. I started with them on day one when they opened.
I started out as a server, and I loved it! After a little while of serving they promoted me to a management position and entrusted me with their 'baby' while they would go on vacations or just take much needed time off.
I worked there for about four years and then finally made the decision to leave. The only reason I left was because I was working a lot of nights and weekends and it was getting too hard on me being away from Riley. I felt terribly guilty that he would go to school all day and then daycare at night. So I left and pursued other avenues that until recently made me very happy.
My new position with them is a server/management position, but it is a little bit different than what I was doing before. It is only four days a week, no nights, and no weekends. I will be waiting tables, which I love! I love being able to meet and mingle with the customers, and I've always made good money doing it. In addition I will be supervising the other servers, doing scheduling, and I will be the contact person for anyone who has complaints, questions, or needs to set up banquets (which we do quite a bit of). The really cool thing is that I will get paid a higher hourly rate to do the extra duties, but I still get tips from waiting. So even though it's only four days a week I will be making more than I was at my previous job. There aren't benefits, but sometimes you can't have it all.
I'm very excited about it all, and it felt so good to be back there. Oh, and one more thing......it isn't very far from my house, so I will be riding to work everyday that I can!

18 comments:

Mr. Motorcycle said...

Sounds like you found yourself a win win situation. You certainly sound like you are happy about it, and I wish you all the luck. It's nice that it will still give you the family time you need with Riley. I hope it all turns out really well for you!

Thanks for sharing the good news!

Dean "D-Day" said...

That's awesome! I'm so happy for you!
Life is too short to be spending all your time at a job you hate. (I should listen to myself.)

Sounds like a better situation. Thanx for the sharing the great news!

Mastercheif said...

Congrats and I hope it all goes well for you. Can you give Dave a slap on his bald spot for me?

"Joker" said...

That's great news. I'm very happy for you. If one must work, nothing beats a job you love. That, in itself, is the largest benefit of all.

B.B. said...

Thanks guys! I am very happy!

Masterchief- Exactly which bald spot would you like me to slap?

Ann said...

BB I'm really happy you found yourself a job that you love. The fact that you're getting more money is icing on the cake!

Keep us posted!

Lady R (Di) said...

Great news! Sounds like hard work, but fun. I love to socialize, and what better way to do it than serve folks. If your good and efficient, you can make some big bucks! A pretty smile doesn't hurt either! Congrats! Looking forward to hearing how it's going in a few weeks.

Willy D said...

Hey, my steaks burnt! And there’s a fly in my soup!

FLHX_Dave said...

Looks like I am gonna have to ride in and keep all those "big tippers" off your ass. I'm happy for you! I think you are going to be much happier than you have been with work.

Baron's Life said...

Congrats B.B.
It's great..you're back on your feet and will have time to spend with Riley and go riding as well.
Thanks for sharing the good news. Happy for you.

Webster World said...

Sounds great. Good for you and doing something you like. Wow!

Anonymous said...

I'm happy for you! I hope Dave provides all the benefiits you need. No one should be without benefits!

Mastercheif said...

Pick the one that hurts the most

Big Daddy said...

Allright!
Glad you got back to doing what you love.
And even better bonus.
Riding in everyday.

Learning to Golf said...

Good luck in your new/old job. Enjoying work is more than half of the battle.

Kathleen Jennette said...

Loving your job is the best thing you can ask for. Glad it has all worked out for you!

TRT said...

Congrats, in a time when people are afraid of losing their jobs, it is nice to hear of someone being blessed with a better one.

Chessie (Chesshirecat) said...

Congratulations, it sounds as if life is going your way...and that your not only prepared, but sitting right up front ready to guide what direction your gonna head.

While I don't know you as of yet, I'm happy to meet your "acquaintance" and I will be back to read more of your adventures.

Once again, congratulations on getting the job you have loved in the past, with the shown appreciation (prsent) of your work from the owners!
Chessie