We check in to a City room, which proves to be the perfect base from which to explore – twin double beds are supremely comfortable, while the smart but modest bathroom is decked out with Lady’s Bamford’s finest pouffes and creams. The lobby is humming around the clock, with guests enjoying avocado toast and smoothies first thing and local hipsters hanging out for the day with their headphones and laptops, many of whom are still there for an aperitif as the buzz starts to rise with the beat. Seemingly submerged in California’s discarded lockdown houseplants, the hotel is an emblem of the contradictions of its locations: burgers cost $40 a pop while the hangers are made of cardboard (although you can ask for more substantial ones). The plan was to stay with ex-pat friends – their recent new bundles of joy were our get-out-of-jail-free cards – but in true 2020s fashion, one got Covid, and we had to find somewhere else to stay until they were cleared for day release.Ĭue The 1 Hotel West Hollywood, a boutique eco-paradise of reclaimed wood and earthy tones, set right on the famous Sunset Boulevard. Believe me when I say we held our breath until we were safely ensconced on board the plane. So, it was with both caution and exhilaration that a friend and I decided on a whim to escape to Los Angeles for a long weekend our first time away from our husbands and young children for more than two years. From ever-changing restrictions to dodging the ‘rona pre-take-off like Indiana Jones sprinting from a boulder in Raiders of the Lost Ark, the undue stress has sucked a lot of the fun out of travel. Now, working a reasonable serving job that I quite enjoy and do very well with, with no complaints, I can reflect on the terrible qualities of this place and would like to caution those who may consider serving here.F there’s one thing the pandemic has put an end to, it is spontaneous weekends away. It’s not a happy place to work and the guests were usually terrible. I felt sad, unworthy and constantly ignored at the end despite my efforts and begging for feedback. Sure I made some money and forced myself to perfect my serving skills but it’s simply a meat factory (as described by a previous manager). Looking back I was traumatized working here. I blame ownership and upper management who is not present but can pull all the puppet stings. This place just takes advantage of unknowing individuals with its pseudo upscale menu and bright shinny facade. No one should feel like this at a job as it’s already tough enough out there for those in the service industry. They have it set up perfectly, every six month they change management and try to make people quit because they hire to many people m. After leaving for another job I was astonish by the abusive games they played. Worked very hard and diligently for this company but my best was never felt sufficient. The company acts like they want your personality to shine but it’s impossible as they do not let you be yourself and show your best self even when working hard. Very unethical and secretly hostile environment that instills anxiety. Make you figure everything out on your own, no or little support as inexperienced toward of the end of my time there.Will give you no shifts for weeks at a time as a ploy to get you to quit with no explanation.
THE BUTCHER THE BAKER THE CAPPUCCINO MAKER FREE
Totally unorganized, some times a free for all, sometimes you wait two hours or more for a table, even a section.
Management and owners have their favorites.
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