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Yahoo
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Bell: Stampede bartender's sob story of drunks and long hours — oh please!
It's not often I take on one of our own stories. But this latest doozy takes the cake and it was front-page news. In the Woe Is Me file this one goes right to the top of the pathetic pile. A bartender signs up to work during the Calgary Stampede, at one of the tents that pop up around town. She works long hours. She encounters drunks, some of them acting like idiots. Like that's never happened to a bartender before. She goes on TikTok. She scores lots of views. Lots. I'm sure they feel her pain. Her story is retold on this news site. It attracts many eyeballs. Many. Could well be the top-read story of the month. Now, folks, there are injustices in the world. Big injustices, smaller injustices. They often becomes stories. Some become headlines. You see, there are stories to tell. Stories where wrongs need to be made right. There are also stories that are just interesting or entertaining. They might make you laugh or make you cry or make you laugh and cry. Or think. Or feel. There are other stories providing you with news you can use. This is not one of any of these stories. This bartender story is what was once called a sob story. It is an open invitation to a pity party. It is self-indulgent crap in an age of self-indulgent crap. Here goes. This story tells us this bartender believes drinking around Stampede contributes to deteriorating mental health. Quite the statement to make when she is the one serving the drinks and no doubt getting a pretty penny for doing so, driving all the way from Edmonton to take the job. As the days go on she says people get more aggressive and demanding, even hostile. What she means by this is not explained. Is it beyond what bartenders face at Stampede time or at any other time? Having hit the bottle hard in my day and patronized far too many watering holes there isn't much you don't see with alcohol in the mix. Is it getting worse? 'Any environment where people are drinking copious amounts for 10 days straight is not healthy for anyone,' observes the bartender. Thank you, Captain Obvious. Enter a scientific study in a medical journal. It shows a spike in emergency visits during Stampede time by men and an increase in substance misuse cases. The study was from about 10 years ago and was done so emergency rooms could know how much they should staff up during Stampede. Nothing new to see here. Enter a counsellor who advises bartenders, I'm assuming it's bartenders. They should find others who can help out in difficult situations. Is there a bouncer in the house? Just when you wonder where this story is going it picks up steam. We are headed for the valley of tears. Cry me a river. The bartender says those working at Stampede time work long hours. Long hours and drunks! Who would have thunk it? Oh no! Say it ain't so. The hits just keep on coming. The bartender observes many people work around the clock 'pushed by an ambiguity around the gratuity they were owed at the end of the night. 'It was impossible to know if you were equally compensated.' So cut to the chase. Is the complaint you didn't like the bozo drunks or you didn't like the money you got? How much did you make in tips during Stampede time? To all those who bartend at Stampede, a question. Do you make good money? Riddle me this one. Were these bartenders drafted into their jobs, were they taken off the streets and forced to work in tents during Stampede? Is there a shortage of bartenders because of the horrors they endure? There are more holes in this story than in a mountain of Swiss cheese. Don't know if this is the bartender or the counsellor but if you work unusual hours we find out you could have sleep issues. Sleep issues? WE ARE TALKING ABOUT 10 DAYS!!! What about all those individuals who work shifts all the time? While we're at it, what about all those individuals who tough it out in jobs tougher than 10 days of bartending and earn lower pay? What about all those folks, maybe you dear reader, who worked crap jobs and sucked it up until you could find something else? Mercifully, the end of the sob story is near. The bartender says she has been in the hospitality industry for more than 10 years and expected 'many of the stress factors.' So then, what's the problem? Other people who never bartended at Stampede before couldn't cut it and fell apart. That's life. I worked in jobs where some guys quit Day One. Walked off the site. They couldn't hack it so they packed it. The bartender concludes she'll never serve up drinks at Stampede time again. Remind me, why do we care? rbell@
CBC
7 days ago
- Entertainment
- CBC
Richmond Tavern bartender remembered as a 'fixture' in London's music scene
Social Sharing Musicians and loved ones are mourning the death of a beloved drummer and downtown London bartender, who they say was a backbone of the city's nightlife and music scene. Sean Murphy was a popular bartender at the Richmond Tavern, responsible for booking numerous bands at the city's oldest live music venue. He died in hospital on Sunday following complications from an stomach illness he'd been battling since last year. He was 49. "Sean was our regular Friday and Saturday night bartender so he was always there for the busy shows. He got to know the musicians better every time, and he was your perfect dive bar bartender," said Richmond Tavern owner Mark Dencev, who was also a close friend of Murphy's. "He was comfortable and welcoming, he loved to sling the pints, and he was friends with everybody." Dencev first met Murphy more than three decades ago when the two were teenagers working at a call centre. Years later, it turned into a long awaited reunion when Murphy started working at the bar. A nearly fatal medical episode last summer forced Murphy to take time off work to recover and prompted several bands he worked with to organize a fundraiser concert at the Richmond, which Dencev said was the most impactful outpouring of support he'd ever seen. "We had numerous bands that all volunteered. I could not believe it. We were at capacity the entire event, and it just showed how many people had a connection to Sean and how many people really wanted to support him in this community," he said. Murphy was also a drummer in his punk rock band, the Nervousmen which he started with a group of friends about seven years ago. But his passion for music and drumming dates back to his high school days in the mid 90s, said his best friend and bandmate Steve Bennett. "He really became a fixture in the London music scene and he was just a guy that everybody liked. He was outgoing and he could talk to anybody," he said. "Everybody is sharing photos and videos with him, and it's been really comforting for his family as well to see all the love and appreciation for him online and all the wonderful things everyone is saying." A local legend for London's nightlife Gary Pullin met Murphy when they were in high school at H.B. Beal Secondary School and said Murphy was a reliable friend and his humble personality is what made him unique. Pullin wishes he got to see Murphy drum one more time, he said. "He wasn't starving to be popular, I think it was more about the music and he just loved playing. Everyone that knows Sean has a story, he was really positive and all about music," said Pullin. "He was a straight shooter and just one of those guys that you could always count on." Others who knew Murphy described him as a local legend who was part of the backbone of the city's nightlife. "A steady hand, a sharp wit, and a heart that made room for everyone. From pour to performance, Sean helped shape the soul of London's after-dark scene," The Holy Diver, another downtown bar, wrote in a tribute post on Facebook. The bar will raise a glass to Murphy on Monday night, along with an empty barstool with his name on it while playing Murphy's favourite tunes. Richmond Tavern is also planning a memorial concert in his honour on July 27 and Dencev said more updates will become available on their website. "Sean was the guy I could depend on to take care of things there, and he was the staple bartender that was always there at the Rich, so I miss him greatly," he said. "It's been really devastating."
Yahoo
01-07-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Former Employees Who Quit On Their Very First Day Are Sharing What Went Wrong, And Holy Crap
Sometimes, no matter how much you try to brush things off in the workplace, there's always a straw that breaks the camel's back. Recently, Redditor u/Fluffaygins asked people in the Reddit community who've quit their jobs on the spot to share what happened, and these stories are WILD: 1."I used to be a bartender. Our owner came in to have a meal with his family before opening. He owned the whole block, including a Mexican restaurant a few businesses down. The owner told the server to get him a margarita from the restaurant. The girl looked at me and kind of chuckled, but he said, 'No, I'm serious.' It was POURING rain. At that point, he was treating her like a servant, not a server. I didn't want to work for someone like that, so I walked out and never looked back." —islasdadbenjamin 2."They told me, 'By the way, I didn't mention this, but you have to do a three-month, unpaid trial before we hire you permanently.'" —romero61 3."Another manager at my pay grade tried telling a person on my team that they weren't allowed to drink a can of Sprite on their lunch break — only water. In the ensuing 'argument' (aka me defending my team), I told that manager to fuck off. Upper management told me to apologize, and I told them to fuck off, too. It felt good, but it definitely wasn't my wisest moment." —Sufficient_Basil_545 4."When I applied, I told them I'd need to take a day off two weeks from my start date to see my brother graduate from college. They approved it, but when the time came for me to take the day off, they refused. I never regretted quitting for a second. Screw those guys." —The7footr 5."When I was a server at a sushi restaurant, I had an asshole boss who'd sometimes schedule the people he didn't like during approved time-off. He did this one Saturday night to a server and host who'd gone on vacation together and left me as the only front-of-house staff. We get wildly packed on weekends, and I knew I'd be fucked. I'd asked around, and a couple of other staff members were willing to cover, but my boss refused to let them work the shift. I busted my ass for a couple of hours, waited until there were butts in every seat, made sure the waitlist was full, and walked out." —LickADickASaurus 6."I had a customer with a later-than-expected delivery date caused by the vendor getting upset. When the customer stepped away from me, my then-manager said, 'This one's on you.' It was, in fact, not on me. I replied, 'Oh yeah? Now it's on you,' and walked out." —DoSeedoh 7."They stole my tips, so I got out of there." —smut-lovr 8."I quit as a hostess at Olive Garden one day when they told us that a new rule was in effect, where we weren't allowed to leave the restaurant for breaks. Not even to go outside and eat in our car. I told them I was going to my car to grab my lunch and never went back in." —_michigan 9."I told my boss at a very large media company that if I didn't get a promotion or pay increase soon, I'd leave, because I knew I was getting underpaid. After my boss said it wouldn't happen, I left immediately. Everyone scrambled to keep me, even saying that they'd increase my pay, but I didn't take it. Six months later, at my new job, I was making three times more than I was. I've been at my new job now for almost three years, and it's been amazing. Everyone is so nice, and I feel valued." —ImBoredCanYouTell 10."My boss admitted that I was a DEI hire. He didn't see me as anything more, or even as a contributor to the team. He never saw me moving away from my role. I started applying for new jobs that night, and ended up quitting with an offer in hand two weeks later. No regrets." —Xwiint 11."After a year of working together, my manager still couldn't get my name right. It sounds petty, but his attitude was so disrespectful. How can you feel valued by your employer when they can't even get your name right?" —Bucksin06 12."I was working with the owner on my first day with after-fire cleanup. We were moving a dresser on the third floor when he started to fall backwards out the window. I stepped on the bed and grabbed him just before he fell out. He screamed at me for an hour for getting a footprint on the mattress. I never even went back for my paycheck." —Klotzster 13."I was told to break down pallets. I asked for a hammer, and they said, 'Just throw it at the wall.' I got a splinter from that. Then, they wanted me to unjam the trash compactor tube, and I said, 'Do you have a pole?' They said, 'Nope. Just climb in head-first, and we'll hold your feet.' I asked to go to the bathroom and never came back." —LarryKrappenshitz 14."I got an interview for a financial analyst role. The interview was scheduled for 10 a.m. I arrived at 9:55 and was told that the 'interview' had already started. I was ushered into a room where a presenter was midway through a presentation to a classroom of about 20 other interviewees. The presenter spent the next half an hour explaining who the company was (they did home loans) and why it was so beneficial to society for people to get their home loans. At 10:30 a.m., there was a break. The person sitting next to me told me that the presentation was part of our induction (meaning we'd already gotten the job, even without an interview), and that the presentation had been going on all morning." "She also thought she was there to do financial analysis, but she didn't have a background in it, and was hoping she'd be trained on the job. But having heard the whole presentation, she was beginning to think it wasn't really a reputable company after all. I agreed, and we both left." —Sir-Viette 15."A manager at my retail store was 'training' us on how to improve credit card sign-ups and told us to really push it on students and old people. They even told us to tell customers that what they'd be signing up for 'isn't a credit card.' I told my manager he was disgusting and left." —Ok_Error_3167 16."The owner and I had a giant, explosive argument that every single person in the building heard. I told the owner that I was embarrassed to work there, and I chewed her out and stormed out the door while she screamed at my back. I got about two blocks up the street before realizing I'd left my MP3 player by the ticket printer. I had to go back in and quietly request to have my MP3 player back." —i__hate__stairs "My mother-in-law was dying from lung cancer. Near the end of her life, I told my bosses at Home Depot that when she passed away, I would need to not be scheduled for a week so that I could drive a few hours away and take care of my husband and father-in-law and help out with things. My bosses told me, 'Why take the time off? It's not like it's your mom.' I walked out." —Rainbow-Mama I'm honestly so glad that these people did what was best for them and got out of those work environments! If you've ever quit your job on the spot, what happened? Let us know in the comments, or you can anonymously submit your story using the form below! Note: Some submissions have been edited for length and/or clarity.
Daily Mail
24-06-2025
- Daily Mail
Tourist claims they were 'scammed' at the world's largest nightclub in Ibiza
A tourist has claimed they were 'scammed' at the world's largest nightclub in Ibiza. The traveller has accused the bar staff at UNVRS, a mega club with space for up to 10,000 revellers, of serving them a drink without any vodka in it. In a statement to MailOnline Travel, UNVRS has strongly denied the tourist's allegations. Writing on Reddit, the tourist claims that they visited Ibiza's newest nightclub on June 19 when the alleged incident occurred. They say: 'Went to the bar upstairs for two vodka cranberry. The cranberry juice was individually packaged, she [bartender] opened and poured them then gave us the machine to pay. 'She then proceeded to check our payment if we left a tip and then said "okay thank you and walked away". 'I was dead sober and did not see her pour any vodka in. I asked her if she put vodka in and said "yes, it's at the bottom, do you want me to stir it?" 'Took a sip and it was just pure juice. We then sat near the bar and watched all the bartenders make drinks and it was very visible when they would pour the vodka in. So yeah, horrible experience, never again.' A commenter claims that the action is a 'known trick done by bartenders and if they're caught by the venue they will be instantly fired'. Another says: 'Yeah that's wild. This is why I order shots and a mixer on the side. I never knew I had to look out for that until I went to Ibiza.' One commenter says they wouldn't travel to Ibiza at all, calling the Balearic island 'the scam of the 21st century'. In response to the tourist's accusation, UNVRS told MailOnline Travel they would not comment on the incident, claiming: 'The Reddit post is factually incorrect and therefore there is no story here.' UNVRS is a super-club in Ibiza with capacity for 10,000 clubbers spread over 6,500m2. The site was previously known as the Ku Club and Privilege Ibiza. It closed in 2019 before reopening as UNVRS in 2025. Pre-transformation the club offered a huge central arena with a swimming pool and 25-metre-high (82ft) ceilings, plus several additional open-air rooms offering a club experience far beyond the norm.
CTV News
21-05-2025
- CTV News
Bartender arrested for allegedly hiding camera in women's washroom
Watch A bartender in Las Vegas is accused of hiding a camera in a women's washroom, and also at his own home filming his daughter.
