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sarah
Symi Visitor
United Kingdom
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 Posted - 31 May 2008 : 02:08:11
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well here is an update of my first day working in the hotel industry well i arrived at 5pm like i was as to by the manager well needless to say like last time i was misslead he didnt arrive till past half past so i ended up being trained by a co-worker for near hlf hour.
i can pull a pint off bitter right away lager seems to defeate me at the moment.
anyway im learnig fast i am doing two different types of jobs at 6pm im the person who delivers the drinks you order off the waiters and about 7.30 im then behind the bar
i got 65p tip today one generous elderly gentleman giving me 50p lol
oh i must tell you its the 1920s theme at the castle today so we have been working in quite a warm room wearing white ties white braces and plastic gangster style hat and the entertainment was a band who did 1920s music and dances.
also i was really amazed by some of the people on holiday when the bands had breaks they would all get up and tango and waltz etc
overall a great day im shattered sorry if i bore anyone and ill update tommorrow and ill be on chat on tuesday im on closes till then so ill miss you all anyway must try sleep busy again tomorrow
speak soon XXXXXXXXXXXX
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Ozzie Geoff
Ozzie Geoff
Australia
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Posted - 31 May 2008 : 03:15:47
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Where are you working, Sarah? It sounds like a Butlins type joint.
You know "elderly gentlemen pressing a few pence into your palm & folk doing tango & waltzes when the band has a break!!"
Sounds a real fun place, keep us up to date.. |
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Mille
Administrator
Denmark
954 Posts |
Posted - 31 May 2008 : 08:12:06
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Good to hear from you Sarah |
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Kon
Persistent Visitor
Australia
1266 Posts |
Posted - 31 May 2008 : 09:11:19
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Don't worry Sarah all your hard work will pay off.  |
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Richard
Persistent Visitor
United Kingdom
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Posted - 31 May 2008 : 10:31:06
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Glad it's going well, Sarah. Don't spend all your tips at once. I am slightly worried about the standard of dress. No gentleman would wear a white tie before 7pm, dammit.
I'm delighted to hear that you can already manage the really important bit, pulling a pint. We look forward to hearing from you on Tuesday evening. |
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Kojak
Inveterate Visitor
United Kingdom
2419 Posts |
Posted - 31 May 2008 : 10:59:20
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| Glad it went well Sarah!. Sounds like the right era for Richard and I... |
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Joanie
Persistent Visitor
United Kingdom
1027 Posts |
Posted - 31 May 2008 : 18:25:10
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 Glad your settling down to it Sarah,keep that smile on your face and you'll get lots more tips.LOL Plenty of spends for Symi,and who knows if you run out of money while your there you can always get fixed up behind the bar pulling pints,but dont tell Richard and Kojak they'll be wanting freebies  |
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sarah
Symi Visitor
United Kingdom
107 Posts |
Posted - 01 June 2008 : 02:17:57
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well today went better still 1920's theme weekend so basicly lots of shall i say older ldys dressed up with the headbands and feathers
ohhhhh an one man today really made me laugh he over heard another holiday maker talking about putting his white tuxedo and black dickie bow on for the evening and went into a rant about private schooled people i mainly laughed as i had served the the gentleman in a tux his wine at dinner not an hour before the other mans rant.
there was another band in today better than the previous one again lots of people dancing even we the bar staff did as it got very quiet during the show we even attempted the charleston but we just got confused lol
im still learnig but ill be an expert by friday i think the till is set up kinda confusing so thats all that i need to get to grips with.
OG i work for warner hotels its adults only holidays here in the uk but i think they are owned by Bourne Leasure who own butlins and other companys |
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Ozzie Geoff
Ozzie Geoff
Australia
1437 Posts |
Posted - 01 June 2008 : 02:49:37
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I think I get the gist, Sarah.
Sort of like Margaret Rutherford coming into dinner on Robert Morley's arm..
You may find yourself a Sugar Daddy.... |
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maziemoo
Persistent Visitor
United Kingdom
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Posted - 01 June 2008 : 10:26:10
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Hi Sarah, your new job sounds like a real hoot and it sounds like you are getting to grips with things very quickly.
Good to hear you are polishing up on your dancing skills ready for the September dancing spree although I don't think there's much call for the charleston at the Harani bar...never mind it's all about developing your rhythm and building up your stamina. (Please OG don't drag that last statement down to the gutter  )
Do keep us posted on how things are going. |
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Ange
Symi Visitor
United Kingdom
126 Posts |
Posted - 01 June 2008 : 20:19:57
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| Glad to hear about your job, it sounds fun! Save the tips and they will soon add up, and you'll enjoy spending them in Symi! |
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The Deedle
Blonde
United Kingdom
298 Posts |
Posted - 01 June 2008 : 20:42:23
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Darling, I am so proud of you. Well done, sounds as if you are having a hoot! I am not adverse to dancing with a couple of feathers myself!!
Keep going honey and it sounds as if you are having a ball, or two!
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sarah
Symi Visitor
United Kingdom
107 Posts |
Posted - 02 June 2008 : 01:26:12
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well its the end of day 3 and i am absolutely dead on my feet but today was a better day on the tip front i got nearly 5 pounds lol mainly as its their last night so they were all being generous
again i did some dancing behind the bar but not much
oh and i got put on the gallery bar on my own for half an hour i was really pleased with that i prefered it it was quieter and since there was only me there was no one to bump into lol
anyone know any remedys to stop my feet killing? i come home and have to sit still till its ok to walk again
dreading tommorrow apparantly its a busy day in restraunt tommorow but one more day till my day off yay
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Joanie
Persistent Visitor
United Kingdom
1027 Posts |
Posted - 02 June 2008 : 04:51:18
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| Sarah as time goes on your feet will get used to it,and it will feel quite natural to be stood all day long.I stood all day in my job,i remember when i started at 15yrs old and i was still standing at ** yrs old,my feet felt like yours do now,it wont last long ask KON he knows LOL keep goin kid |
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The Deedle
Blonde
United Kingdom
298 Posts |
Posted - 02 June 2008 : 10:26:06
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Yes, your feet will get used to it. But you should try a bowl of warm water and mustard powder.
Mix the mustard powder with a little water until you have a paste, then add as much water as you want.
Used to work wonders for me! |
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Kojak
Inveterate Visitor
United Kingdom
2419 Posts |
Posted - 02 June 2008 : 13:55:36
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| Did you drink it Deeds? - no wonder you're hot stuff! |
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