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By failingyetagain - 20/07/2015 22:17 - United Kingdom - Barrow Upon Soar

Today, I was doing my first shift waitressing in a café. Not an hour in, I'd already spilt tea over somebody and dropped two whole meals. Looks like this won't last much longer. FML

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By RebekahBrooke - 17/09/2011 17:13 - United States

Today, I started my first day as a waitress. After getting my ass slapped, drinks and food spilled over me, and being tripped by a bratty kid, my tips were stolen. FML

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By Anonymous - 06/01/2011 06:34 - United States

Today, I was feeling sick but went into my waitressing job because I'd already missed 3 days this week. I was dizzy and managed to spill a tray of drinks all over the customers. Then, when their food was done, I tripped and spilled hot chili all over the man's lap. FML

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By isuckasawaitress - 12/12/2011 17:08 - Singapore

Today, it was my first day at work as a waitress. The day ended with me owing my employers money, after I accidentally smashed an expensive bottle of wine on the floor. FML

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By overpriced coffee shop worker - 17/11/2012 18:35 - United States - Rowland Heights

Today, while working at the coffee shop, I had to empty the garbage cans. One of the bags gave way, and all the half-finished cups of coffee spilled all over my uniform. Most customers' orders cost more than I make per hour. FML

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By aussie worker - 23/03/2017 14:00

Today, it was my first day at a new job as a waitress for a wedding function centre. As I was opening the door to collect dirty plates from the guests, I bumped into a colleague carrying a tray full of full champagne glasses, all of which fell and smashed on the floor. FML

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By Anonymous - 09/05/2019 18:00

Today, as a restaurant hostess, I fell into the fountain at work while carrying a high chair in front of several large parties, who all promptly laughed at me. We were so busy, I had to stay and finish my shift soaking wet. FML

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By ClumsyBarista - 20/12/2016 05:04 - United States - Springfield

Today, while serving a line of ten customers by myself at the coffee shop I work at, I knocked over a cup of steaming hot milk and it went all over the coffee bar, espresso machine, floor, and myself. I then had to act like everything was fine and make a line of drinks with milk everywhere. FML

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By JustAmirage - 14/02/2019 20:00

Today, it was my first day at work. They had me a large tray with lots of food on it, even after I told them I wasn’t comfortable carrying it. I hit the door on the way out of the kitchen, spilling everything on the tray, breaking two soup bowls and three salad plates. FML

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By UsuallyaUnicornbread - 26/11/2014 21:01 - United States - Morrisville

Today, I went to get myself a latte to make myself feel better after having a bad day. As soon as I sat down to enjoy it, I spilled it all over myself, another customer, and the floor. FML

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What a trip

By badwaitress - 05/06/2009 17:57 - United Kingdom

Today, I was working as a waitress at a wedding. I was trying to clear the tables as quickly as possible and decided to place a half bowl of soup on top of the pile of plates I was carrying. As I was hurrying back to the kitchen I tripped and spilt the soup all over the bride's ivory dress. FML

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DerrickJames 33

Tuesday 21 July 2015 7:29

You have to crack a few eggs to make an omelette.

olpally 32

Tuesday 21 July 2015 7:29

Probably one of the harder customer service jobs to do. just keep at it OP, we all have to start somewhere. Just fight through it.

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randomblahh 10

Tuesday 21 July 2015 18:51

spilled*? ... but that sucks

limabeans101029 20

Tuesday 21 July 2015 21:05

'Spilt' is often used instead of 'spilled' in the UK, where OP is from. Just like how 'learnt' can be used instead of 'learned'.

chocolatelover96 14

Tuesday 21 July 2015 18:56

Every job has a learning curve, just laugh it off and try again :)

melonscotch 14

Tuesday 21 July 2015 19:16

I've done hat as well, serving really sucks when you first start. It's difficult to get the swing of things. It took me about a year to fully feel confident on the floor, been serving for about 5 years now. Good luck op, it gets better!

CaroAurelia 12

Tuesday 21 July 2015 20:47

All employment contracts should give you a pass for seven ****-ups in your first week, because I think everyone screws up in their first week.

aahowell 15

Tuesday 21 July 2015 20:50

I remember my first time waitressing, I messed up several orders but it gets better, I promise. Just try your hardest and let people know before hand that you're new at it and most will understand!:)

arrowgold 19

Tuesday 21 July 2015 22:06

Maybe am your coworkers for a few tips on making it easier.

mishwarner 14

Wednesday 22 July 2015 0:07

I did one day as a waitress. I check delivering drinks to the wrong table & getting change wrong using up all my trips in the process

guttedbrit 26

Wednesday 22 July 2015 0:19

It's not an easy job, OP. You'll make a few mistakes but you've gotta have confidence in yourself, and if you enjoy it, then you know you'll get better with time and experience! :)