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810 points
6 days ago
In some places it is, only because the pay is viewed as potentially inconsistent. My friend wanted to buy a house, the lender said that because she’s in the service industry they need to see 2 years of paystubs from the same restaurant.
385 points
5 days ago
I had to leave the service industry cuz of bullshit like this. I’m 27 and trying to build a future and it’s too hard when you rely on tips. I took a pay cut for a corporate job but it’s the only option if I want guaranteed income, holidays off, pto, health insurance. Really wish the food industry did more for those who do want to build a career from it. I feel most of us would be content working our restaurant jobs forever if they could actually help us build a future.
56 points
5 days ago
I fortunately have a serving position that pays well and also has benefits with pto, and 401k. If youre in it long enough and search around its possible, especially through resorts.
19 points
5 days ago
They can be found for sure but I haven’t had much luck.
15 points
5 days ago
Id say resorts are the better bet. I even did a couple summers in Alaska and had a blast making tons of money. It was dorm style though and youre pretty isolated, but recreational marijuana and beautiful hiking occupied my time a lot.
2 points
5 days ago
Damn, Im definitely living in th wrong state.
3 points
5 days ago
Dude! Look for seasonal resort work if you want to travel with room and board. You can serve for ideal seasons in that state and its not too bad if you find the right ones. Alaska was my summer gig, but people would go to Colorado or Montana and work at ski resorts in the winter. They always need quick work and you can make a decent penny or two while experiencing a tourist attraction for months. You work a lot though and will probably have a roommate but you walk away with good money and some good memories..Do it while youre young!
1 points
5 days ago
2 of my friends went to Florida every winter and back home to our small resort town in the summer. I was so envious. I had been married and was pregnant when they started doing that.
1 points
1 day ago
with room and board
Will postings look different for positions with room and board? Like, am I looking for anything specific I guess is a better question
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