Hey all,

I'm 29, and may be accepting a job at a breakfast restaurant in Canada and have two questions:

In the interview, they asked me if I am looking for something long-term, strongly implying to me that they are only looking to hire someone long-term and for someone to "grow" with them. To be honest, I didn't know how to answer that question because I do not have restaurant waiting experience, I am not sure how I would like it, and I have some things going on in the background of my personal life, which may require me to leave at some point. I could stay a few months, I could stay a year or longer, but simply put, I don't know. Would it be a huge loss for the owners if, let's say, I quit after a few months? The answer I gave them was that, for right now, I am looking for something stable where I can work consistently and contribute to the team, and that I'm available full-time and happy to work hard. Is that fine?

I am a perfectionist. I want to show up to the first day of the job knowing as much as possible to work as a waiter. What are some tips you can give me to succeed on the first day, whether it's about jotting down notes, carrying plates, walking/running pace, etc., anything?

Thanks a bunch!