The worst job I have ever worked. - Anonymous employee Waffle House Employee Review

1.0
Nov 10, 2014
Anonymous employee
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Pros

I would not a lot my friend to work here. You have ti play their game. Is it hard work. Whenever the managers came in, then our mangers would suck up to them and be a little nicer.

Cons

Pay is terrible. I worked the 2-9 shift, and they never compensated me for unearned wages. I made $2.13 an hour and would maybe have 8 tables a night. How am I supposed to keep a living. The co-wokers were mean and only out for themselves. There was no teamwork here at all. You have to clean the bathroom, do the dishes, and serve for only $2.13 an hour.

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Solid pay for the industry Okay benefits Employee stock purchase plan Pretty consistent hours The actual work is difficult, but fun after you get good at it. Upward momentum is difficult, but the pay scales very well if you work your way up into management. Prepare for intense work if you do though.

Cons

They hire everyone, and your team will make or break your experience. Genuine safety concerns on 3rd shift. You need to be prepared for people to act out. Senior management only have operation management skills. They are not good "people" managers at all. Only "number" managers.

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