the economy is shittin' the bed and the first thing you all say to yourselves when money gets tight: "i really need to cut back on eating out." come on, even i've been saying it. the restaurant industry is taking a huge hit right now and it's been tough on all of us. hours are being cut way back; some of us are blessed to get more than 3 shifts in a week. it's funny because, over the summer, there were notes up all over the schedule pleading for people to take their shifts. now, the schedules are plastered with notes begging to pick up any extra hours we can.
it's odd, but i think part of what i love about the restaurant industry is that we're all fighters. we work hard for what we earn, and then we have to work beyond that to help each other and help the company, despite our disturbing hourly wage (that we never see). we've got each others' backs and i love that. you have really got to love your co-workers to keep a restaurant running smoothly. we run smoothly and it all makes the time well worth it, even if it doesn't show on my pay stubs.
meanwhile, i continue to hunt for more stable means of income. i won't be leaving margs for a long time, but i definitely need a second source.
the roommate search is still in progress, and man, what a bitch that's been. i've done a good share of roommate searches in my day and never once had such a difficult time. i guess it's the time of year. that, and everyone seems to be itchin' to live in the cambridge/somerville/allston area. i don't know what it is about waltham, but it's not happenin' right now. i do have an interview coming up, though, so we'll see how that goes. i know it'll happen when it's meant to. lord knows patience landed me in the beyond-perfect apartment, so i'll continue to trust that it all happens when it's time.
i'm happy. :)
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