Sunday, December 06, 2009
my first job
is being a waiter at My Humble House at the Esplanade.
the job is quite tough, we had to help with wedding banquet preparations.
the tables were so heavy, at least 3 helpers were required to carry it.
let me tell you from last night's experience; balancing food on your arm is not easy, balancing cocktail glasses is even harder! i wonder how the seniors balance it with such grace.
the job was generally simple: bring dishes out, then bring in used plates to wash.
one catch: the dishes were usually on a wide platter, with up to six plates on it. requires steady grip and strength. also required good sense of balance.
for me, i did not have to serve the guests, but just bring food out when the banquet started.
started work at 4, worked till 1am.
my arms are still shaking.... even now when i hold a spoon.
but was quite happy. the wedding banquet was successful, seeing the groom and his bride enjoy the night gives me a certain sense of accomplishment and some indescribable inner happiness.
did not get to eat wedding cake though, only senior staff could enjoy it TT
was kind of cranky because they made us do every small thing after the banquet ended, even though they know we used up so much strength carrying the food.
only reached home at 2-3am, hoping that parents won't scold me for coming home late. instead they just welcomed me home.
only in this job for 2 days. today's the last day and i will receive my pay soon^^ hopefully.
going to pack christmas hampers next wednesday.
signing off
Call Of The Wild at 9:28 AM