people are nice money is not - Grill Operator Waffle House Employee Review

3.0
Aug 15, 2014
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Pros

get to meet new and different people from all over

Cons

pay rate sucks and trying to get a raise is like pulling teeth. In my area trying to become a manager requires a bachelors degree regardless of the fact I have cooked for the for 12 years which is really baffling to me. Tips has a server depend on what shift you are working and the store you are working.

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Pros

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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