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He thought tending bar sounded like fun. Then the entire kitchen staff quit on Christmas Eve.
(jasonstanford.substack.com)
this post was submitted on 28 Nov 2023
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Some comments seem to miss the point of the article. Excessive hours, no breaks, long commutes, low pay (and low tips) are why some places are having trouble keeping staff. With profits soaring and exec pay ridiculously high, companies can certainly afford to pay better wages, hire more help, and offer benefits. But they don’t.
Also, don’t be an ass to the overworked, underpaid front line staff.