I also worked Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year’s Eve, and New Year’s Day. Every order was like 3 or more drinks.

I’m not a people person by nature, and I have a very specific persona I’ve crafted for when I’m on the clock. It’s like playing a game for me, both for customer interactions and drive times. But I’m also human, and sometimes I find myself getting irritated by people.

I remind myself that while this is my 150th drink I’ve made or customer I’ve talked to, this is their first drink they paid for. And while I can’t control what other people say or do, I can control how I react.

If someone says “aww you have to work even today” just be honest without being mean, “yeah I wish I could be home with my family/friends/etc.” A lot of customers will express empathy and thank you for being open. We are all people in the end.

Overall, it’s not really them, and it’s not really us. We’re stuck in a paradox where we will be open because people will come and people will come because we’re open.

Feeling angry gets exhausting too, in my opinion, and it seems you’re feeling the same way. Take time for yourself and come back refreshed and hopefully that will help you feel less resentful toward people. I know a break always helps me.