Like many others, one of my first jobs in high school was as a waitress at a local restaurant and bar. The pay was decent (for a 17-year-old) and it was only a part-time gig, making it doable around both school and after-school activities. Like many other Colorado waiters and waitresses, I quickly learned these 13 things about the job:

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Obviously, this is the opinion of just one (former) waitress, so what is your take? Also, as a side note: Please tip your servers well—it isn’t an easy job by any means!

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