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eyesoftheworld · 08-20-2009, 01:39 PM

I have been offered a job to waitress at a local VFW serving fish fries on friday nights from 3:45-8:45. I have worked there in the past and made really good money. I don't get paid by the hour because it's a VFW so I volunteer my time and work for tips. I usually make anywhere from 60-100+ dollars in tips. It's only five hours of work and I really enjoy it there. This will be the first time I will leave hunter to go work. Honestly, I'm excited

I know he will be fine with jason and I can't wait to make some money and get out into the 'real world'

It will also be good for jason to get a taste of what I do at home all day. He seems to think I just hang out

Jason was working two part time jobs. He recently quit the one in order to work full time at the higher paying job. I will only be waitressing for 6 weeks at the VFW, I am covering for someone. After that I plan on looking for a part time waitressing job, maybe three nights a week. I really think it will be good for all of us. It will even things out a little bit.

Sunflower_Momma · 08-20-2009, 01:50 PM

Congratulations! You sound excited about it. And, it sounds like a good opportunity for you guys. Hunter will be fine with his daddy and you'll get the opportunity to get out and take on a different role for a few hours a week.

momof2boys1girl · 08-20-2009, 02:04 PM

sounds great!!!
I have to admit I am looking forward to getting a job outside the house. To talk to adults and interact with them lol.
I bet Jason will gain a new appreciation for you.

marjen · 08-20-2009, 02:28 PM

That's awesome! I have fantasized many times about getting a waitress job for the odd evening. I have done it in my younger years and loved it. I work from home so I seldom get out, but I miss social interaction and I am not one to go out with friends to "hang out". You sound excited and that is awesome money! WTG!!

gretchen · 08-20-2009, 02:42 PM

I have waitressed for my entire adult life, even when I had a "real job" teaching school before my kiddos were born. I really enjoy it; the money is great!

tisme · 08-20-2009, 02:58 PM

It sounds like a great oppourtunity for you! I'm glad you're getting out for a bit and having some 'you' time - making tips is a bonus! You sound so happy about it

tinyterror'sma · 08-29-2009, 08:01 AM

That's cool-I never even thought about volunterring for tips!

mamabear · 08-29-2009, 09:30 AM

Nice! That sounds great. When I was done with waitressing in my mid-20s, I felt very done, but now I long for the quick cash and no-take-home-stress aspect of the job. It sounds like a perfect setup.

eyesoftheworld · 08-29-2009, 01:11 PM

Thanks everybody! yesterday went great! I was there for 5 hours including setting up and taking down and I made 115$ in tips! that's 23$ an hour!!! It was great to be working again! I never thought I would be excited to go to work. It felt good to get out and make money! It is only temporary as i am covering for someone but last night they told me it might be for the next 10 weeks!

boodamama · 08-30-2009, 10:18 AM

Nice to make your own money and get some time out!! Glad you had a good night.

LatteLover · 08-30-2009, 11:16 AM

sounds great!!!