Published June 3, 2015

Huge Life Skills Learned Through Serving

The hours are long, the smiles are (sometimes) fake, and the pay is often unpredictable, but working in food service teaches you some huge life lessons that can make a positive impact on your life for years to come.

This article from Shiftgig lists nine great things you learn by serving or preparing people’s food. Handling money is one of the first big skills you soon master, and then you become an awesome multitasker with the ability to work quickly doing several things.

You also learn great people skills, like the ability to apologize and really, truly listen. You’ll know how to follow up and earn respect while taking special requests, and working like you’re dependent on tips is a skill that will continue paying throughout your life.

Read the full article here: 9 Things Other People Can Learn From Servers, Bartenders, and Chefs