‘Good riddance’: Entitled Karen waitress expects a tip share from her co-worker after they cash out $300 in tips, quits after zero compensation for work she didn't do

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    Entitled Server Coworker Quits
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    I (20F) have a lot of horror stories about this coworker. But, this one is the most confusing one. Let's call her Karen (28F).
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    Some context before this bit: I used to work at a semi-fine- dining steak place. We hold a tight ship in regards to how we greet, hospitality, menu items, etc. I became lead trainer and sales at one point. Our restaurant was performance based, so you had to work for the good sections and big parties.
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    Karen took a year break off of serving and decided to come back, but still had to do the 5 day training process since she was gone for so long. I soon found she was a nightmare to work with.
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    After multiple failed tests, lots of coaching, and hard work, she finally passed training. She had the mindset of, "I've been here longer than you and I'm older than you so I don't have to listen to you anymore."
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    Well, as lead trainer, it's my job to coach and point out things I see wrong, kindly of course. At one point, she reported me to management for "bullying and harassment", which went nowhere. We were put on separate shifts due to us complaining about one another, until one day.
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    I got requested for a party of 40 in the morning. It was on a Monday, which I normally don't work, but I was requested so I happily agree. Karen works Mondays, so she comes up to me as I'm setting up:
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    Karen: "Why are you setting up for MY party?" Me: (puzzled) "I'm sorry?" Karen: "I deserve this party, you weren't even supposed to work today." Me: "This party requested me so I came in. I won't be too much in your hair, I promise."
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    Karen: "That doesn't matter. Mondays are my days and they should be my table. Besides, I've been here for longer, I deserve this table." Me: "We're...performance based...not by time spent. I'm sorry that they requested me, I would suggest going to management if you have an issue."
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    Karen storms off in a huff, and I just keep setting up. My party comes in, I take care of them, and they tip me $300. Awesome! | go to do my check out paperwork and count my money as Karen approaches on the prowl:
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    Karen: "So where's my tip share?" Me: "Probably on your check out." Karen: "Don't get smart with me. I want a share of the money from your table." I stand there, confused. "Why...?"
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    Karen then explodes. "I ran a tray of your food. I got one of your people an iced tea. And it was supposed to be MY table and you took it from me. I saw the tips you made and I want $100 of it."
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    It took me everything in my body not to burst out laughing. That's the most insane thing I've ever heard. But, I kept a calm face. Me: "I won't be doing that. Take it up with management."
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    Karen storms off, again, and I hear her yelling from the kitchen. My coworkers look just as puzzled as I am. After about ten minutes of yelling, I see her storm out of the restaurant and flip me the bird.
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    I ask my manager what happened. "She quit. Said all of this was unfair and a 20 year old shouldn't get priority over her and it was unfair that you get all the good tables."
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    Manager and I talk about it and I express my empathy and apologies since it was kind of my fault. All manager said was:
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    "Don't be sorry. She never understood the way we do things, I don't even know why they let her be hired back. You're totally fine, you deserved those tips. Good riddance." Well, good riddance Karen, I guess.
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    djacob205 21h ago That is a great manager. He had it completely right, and couldn't have said it better "good riddance".
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    Ravenmn 17h ago "Said all of this was unfair and a 20 year old shouldn't get priority over her..." I was thinking Karen was a boomer and then I re-read your post. Eight years! She's only eight years older than you. Must be where she got her toddler tantrum behavior. I'm guessing your co-workers and managers are glad they don't have to deal with her toxicity any more!
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    RenxiledHaze OP 17h ago When I told my coworkers the news they laughed so hard and we're honestly grateful she left. I have to remind myself that it's to be expected with my age as a trainer sometimes!
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    Where WereUChil... 21h ago She was too old of a dog to learn new tricks.

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