The Life of Bon: When Sizzler rejects you. Twice.

Tuesday, May 15, 2012

When Sizzler rejects you. Twice.


Well, I'll tell you this much, it's a very humbling day when you call a ghetto steak restaurant for a job and they tell you no.  It's even more humbling when you had already worked at that ghetto steak restaurant for four years.  And even MORE humbling when you are a college grad and certified teacher and have no business working at a place like Sizz and are completely overqualified and they still say no.

But that's what happened.

Last year, after completing my first year of teaching, I figured I could use an extra couple hundred bucks a week.  Pick up a shift here and there at old Sizz and I'd be good as gold.  I'd worked there on and off throughout college, surely they'd be chomping at the bit to have me back.

Nope.  They said they were full.  Didn't need no more servers.

I shrugged it off.  Maintained my confidence.  Stood strong and proud and instead got a gig at the Old Spaghetti Factory which I would later grow to hate with all my heart, but that's another story for another day, isn't it?

Now, one year later, my summer is two weeks away and I've started wondering what I'm going to do with all that time off.  Naturally, I called up old Sizzler.  I mean they might have been totally full last year, but they'd make some arrangements to let me work there again temporarily.  Surely they'd be chomping at the bit to have me back this time around, right?
 
Nope.  They said they were full.  Didn't need no more servers.

And that's what is feels like to get rejected from a ghetto steak restaurant.  Twice.
Now you know.

Got any ideas for a summer gig for me?

14 comments:

  1. Summer school? Just kidding. I personally want to hear this Old Spaghetti Factory story.

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  2. haha! I could use some help spreading mulch are you available for travel?

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  3. I'm in the same boat as you, looking for the summer. However I have no clue about the fall yet either as our principal hasn't told anyone anything. I do know we're done with school next Tuesday and I'd like to know something!

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  4. I know how you feel. Once I got rejected by the chiropractic office where I used to secretate. So one of the employees offered me a job as her nanny. I took it, and it was hell. She was always bragging (she wasn't very mature) about where they were going to lunch for office meeting and I was stuck at her home with her bratty kids.

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  5. bahahahaahhaha. Bet that made you feel good...twice!

    Be a stripper!! Or work at a clothing store (if you want a more respectable job), that way you get a bomb discount!

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  6. Clothing stores? Ice cream parlors? They probably need all the help they can get in the summer.

    Are there any summer day camps in the area? That might be fun...

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  7. I used to work at Cracker Barrel and they are always hiring if there is one in your area. :)

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  8. what about working on one of the make up counters at the mall? I worked for clinique one summer and really liked it, plus you get a pretty good discount. Six=zzler missed out on you :)

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  9. Print 30 resumes, drop off at 30 places in person over ONE DAY. You will need a list and map to get to them all in good time.

    This gets it out of the way because you only have to be on your best behaviour ONCE.

    This process haS worked for me three separate times and a couple times for friends that I have forced it on.

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  10. I'm so glad you commented on my blog yesterday and became a new follower of mine. I must say I was thrilled to read your blog and found my self laughing quite a bit. I love your humor and your zest for life! So thanks for saying hi--I look forward to laughing often with you. :) Katie

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  11. I want to hear this Old Spaghetti Factory story.

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  12. Sizzler is seriously missing out! You would be able to turn that place around and bring in tips like crazy! Well, I can't wait to see what other summer job you find. I am sure somebody is waiting for your skills as we speak...

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  13. Thanks for stopping by my blog. Love your tone...made me laugh. And I could always use a chuckle! ;)

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  14. that's funny. what about a coffee shop??

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