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.

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Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Welcome

01:13 The Sad Story of Peanut the Squirrel

07:30 Transition to Service Industry Experiences

07:54 Gary's Pizza Experience

10:41 Gina's Restaurant Journey

13:51 Rude Customer Stories

19:24 Embarrassing Server Moments

24:21 Embarrassing Moments in Service

26:11 Cutting Off Customers: A Bartender's Dilemma

27:01 Facing the Hells Angels: A Test of Leadership

32:11 Unexpected Chaos: Smash and Grab Stories

37:24 Natural Disasters: Tornadoes and Earthquakes

40:13 Serving Alcohol: The Importance of Checking IDs

44:51 Distractions of the Week: News and Podcasts

This 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)

Keywords

animal 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