Server’s TikTok skit reveals the hypocrisy in her restaurant’s policies
TikTok user Syd, also known as @poorandhungry, recently posted a skit on the popular social media platform that shed light on the frustrating experience of working in the restaurant industry. In the video, which has gained over 852,000 views as of Monday, Syd reenacts an interaction at the “brunch place” where she works, portraying both the server and the customers.
The skit starts off with Syd sarcastically welcoming customers to the “brunch place that has a really obnoxious menu that our customers don’t love and constantly have issues with.” The interaction escalates when a customer tries to order scrambled eggs, leading to a conflict with the restaurant’s owner who strictly forbids scrambled eggs on the menu.
The video showcases the server’s frustration as she navigates the conflicting demands of the customers and the owner, ultimately culminating in her repeating a mantra, “I love my job,” in a clearly sarcastic tone.
Syd’s video struck a chord with viewers who expressed their irritation and shared their own experiences of similar hypocrisy in the restaurant industry. One viewer wrote, “That would drive me insane. clocking out forever!” while another remarked, “When the owner said you know we don’t do that here…I’d be like yeah exactly you can’t order it.”
In response to the video, viewers also shared their own stories of dealing with employers who enforced rules they didn’t adhere to themselves. The skit, while humorous, sheds light on the challenges faced by workers in the restaurant industry and the frustrations of dealing with conflicting demands from both customers and management.
It’s important to note that while the video provides a humorous take on the situation, it also highlights the real struggles that service industry workers often face. The Daily Dot reached out to Syd for comment, but has not received a response as of the time of publication.
The skit serves as a reminder of the complexities and challenges that come with working in the customer service industry, and the need for customers and employers to be understanding and considerate of the experiences of those who work in these positions.