Well last night ‘s shift was hardly “blog-worthy.” For some reason, every table I had was really nice and a great tipper, a rarity. No one really caught my attention. But It’s hard to complain on a night when your life is made easy cheezy.
Instead, I want to explain one concept you learn on the first day of Applebee’s orientation, “Apple-time.” (Yes, Applebee’s does refer to several things in the restaurant with an “apple” in front of it.)
In theory, Appletime is a pretty good idea. Schedule everyone 15 minutes before their shift starts so that no one is ever late. But our Applebee’s doesn’t work like that. No, they schedule you at 4:15 and expect you to be clocked in and working at 4. So, basically they schedule you 15 minutes after you should have started working. Why? I have no idea. This whole concept has baffled me since the beginning and constantly makes me paranoid that I’m late for work.
Why not schedule me at 4 if you want me working at 4? Or 3:45 if you want me there early?
I think I asked a manager once and got a response something along the lines of “Because that’s the way it is.” So, that’s the way it is I guess.
Off to work again to find juicy Applebees info.
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