Episode 9: Hit Me With Your Best Shot... and a Tip

In this episode of the Need Not Apply Podcast, hosts Gary and Gina discuss various topics ranging from animal welfare and the impact of social media on wildlife to their personal experiences in the service industry. They share stories about customer interactions, the challenges of bartending, and the importance of adhering to alcohol regulations. The conversation highlights the emotional toll of working in service roles and the complexities of customer behavior, all while maintaining a light-hearted and engaging tone.Submit your work stories to: [email protected] for a chance to be featured in a future episode!Follow us on Instagram & Tiktok @NEEDNOTAPPLYPOD⁠https://www.instagram.com/neednotapplypod/?⁠⁠igsh=MXBlenZ3dXVuaTRtaQ%3D%3D#⁠⁠NeednotApplyPod (@neednotapplypod) | TikTok⁠Follow us on youtube @neednotapplypodcast⁠https://youtube.com/@neednotapplypodcast?si=fr3LuKNdjSYvmivO⁠Chapters00:00 Introduction and Welcome01:13 The Sad Story of Peanut the Squirrel07:30 Transition to Service Industry Experiences07:54 Gary's Pizza Experience10:41 Gina's Restaurant Journey13:51 Rude Customer Stories19:24 Embarrassing Server Moments24:21 Embarrassing Moments in Service26:11 Cutting Off Customers: A Bartender's Dilemma27:01 Facing the Hells Angels: A Test of Leadership32:11 Unexpected Chaos: Smash and Grab Stories37:24 Natural Disasters: Tornadoes and Earthquakes40:13 Serving Alcohol: The Importance of Checking IDs44:51 Distractions of the Week: News and PodcastsThis week's tales:Story 1: Last night I had one of the rudest and most entitled customers I’ve had in a long time : r/Waiters (reddit.com)Story 2:I got an embarrassing story for y’all about dropping stuff, feel free to reply with any of yours. : r/Waiters (reddit.com) Story 3:What's your scariest/funniest cutting off tale? Here's mine. : r/bartenders (reddit.com) Story 4: Angry ID Family : r/Waiters (reddit.com)Keywordsanimal welfare, social media, service industry, customer service, tipping culture, restaurant stories, wildlife rehabilitation, alcohol regulations, podcast, pets, comedy, work stories, relatable, work humor, storytelling, reddit, reddit stories, workplace stories, industry horror stories, servers, bartenders, restaurant life, food service, waiting tables, hospitality, bad customers, overheard at the bar, workplace drama, drama