Being a waitress is many things, both good and bad, but it really depends on where you are working. I have been in the food industry for years and I have been in every different position possible. Waitressing is quite by far the hardest and the most rewarding position though.

Key Takeaways:

• According to the United States Department of Labor, there are approximately 2.5 million waiters and waitresses in this country
• Every once in a while, it’s good to be be reminded that what we do is a noble profession. Whether you work at Red Lobster, a mom and pop diner, Jean-Georges’ latest hot spot or Chili’s, it’s okay.
• We are the ones who keep the restaurant industry going and don’t let anyone make you feel bad about it. If someone tries to pass judgement on you for being “just a server,” just know that you are the one who will walk out the door with money in your pocket.

“It’s better to complain about the woman at Table 16 who sent her burger back three times because she ordered it “somewhere between medium and medium-rare but without too much pink, but just a little bit of pink.” Complaining about her on the Internet is better than losing your patience with her, telling her to fuck off and then getting fired. Complaining about your job does not mean you should go get different one. Besides, if all 2.5 million of us suddenly decided to quit, who in the hell is going to bring us our margaritas when we want to go out to dinner?”

http://thebitchywaiter.com/2016/12/yes-i-wait-tables-do-you-have-a-problem-with-that.html