Okay, listen, you guys. It's been about two or three weeks since my last day at applebee's. I knew that it was slowly killing me and that over the last six years I have only compromised my standards and morals to make money. I knew that. But I didn't know to what degree it was killing me. I didn't realize how miserable it was making me. So to all of my friends and coworkers at Applebee's I want to issue this blanket apology: I'm sorry for being a douche.
I compare it to being in the ocean. The ocean is freezing at first, but as you get out, your body adjusts and kind of starts to lose feeling. Temporarily, that sort of thing is fine but over the long term, I don't think it's very healthy. And that's kind of what happened with Applebee's. I came back from my mission and swore I would only work at Applebee's for a minute. I'd get some cash flow going on and then quit. But that didn't happen. I lingered and got comfortable. As I compromised myself for comfort and convenience, I slowly grew embittered; day by day, month by month.
Now that I am free of Applebee's, I feel like I can breathe again. I wish everyone I meet a merry christmas and I feel compelled to be kind to people, without motivation or expectation of anything in return.
I haven't spent money in four days and that's the price I pay for quitting a job that pays pretty well. But I don't care. I don't mind living on a budget and scrimping by if it means that I can be content in life. Everything is going to be fine. I know it.
So, in conclusion, I wish all of you fellow Applebee's friends and coworkers a merry christmas! Thanks for all of the good times.
Christmas is coming soon. For the first time in a very long time, I don't have to work on Christmas Eve (Last year, my final table stayed about an hour after we closed on Christmas Eve. I was at Applebee's until about 11:00 PM. Can you believe that? Where' the humanity?? Anyway, they didn't even tip me, so as they walked out the door, I shouted "merry Christmas, bitches." The dad turned and looked at me as he was walking out the door. I was pretty bugged). I'm so excited! I'm excited to spend free time with family, to build fires and just hang out. I think I really love Christmas.
Another thing, I'm currently running Christmas Carol on Tues., Thurs., and Sat. nights. I really think all of you should come and see this play. It's beautiful. Chris(the guy that plays scrooge) is brilliant. There have only been like, three shows that haven't made me cry. It's beautiful and if you want to come see it, text or message me. I'll see if I can get you in.
I love you for reading.
Do what you love.
Merry Christmas.
As ever,
AJK
I went! I knew you worked there so I looked for you, but you were probably working and hiding. Anyways I totally agree with everything you said. And I'll be second to admit, the show ALWAYS makes me cry. Have a great day Andy!
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