Reply #35: I work at a movie theater. I sympathize with both of you. [View All]

[proteus_lives]

I also worked Christmas eve and day. Holiday spirit my ass. It was busy and three people called in sick. I worked from 3-10 and I felt lucky to get the hours. But whole families and people who don't give a fuck about the holidays. I was busting ass all shift and I didn't take a break because they are unpaid and they are making us stay off the clock longer.

We have a similar drink/food rule at our theater. Just wear a coat or have a lady friend with a big purse. The theaters make most of their money from food/drink and we have to PUSH the swill. (I'll never eat movie food again) It's also coupon and gift card season and that's a pain in the ass.

You weren't that bad. I've had far worse then you. I've served thousands of smirking teenagers, spoiled brats, drunk assholes, pricks, little miss my-shit-doesn't-stink and the rest. Some people think if you wear a red vest and bow-tie, they're allowed to treat you like shit.

But to be fair, I've been short with customers too. After 6-7 hours of cleaning, customer dumbassery and my feet are hurting, I can be less then helpful sometimes.

It's not a bad job, I work upstairs mostly. Running the projectors, that's pretty sweet. But I'll be very happy when I'm making enough cheddar at my other job to quit this one.