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Fireside pies payroll2/20/2024 ![]() When you close, all your other closing companions-BOH and FOH- generally finish up side-work and clock out at the same time. There is also a special bond that happens between closing shift co-workers. ![]() So working the closing shift can be an efficient use of your time. With that said, closing shifts tend to be longer, and more hours mean more money. Opening and mid shifts commonly start with a lot of downtime filled in with side-work and time starts to move backwards at that point. When you’re the closer, the start of your shift usually happens when all the action takes place-making most of your shift fly by. You can focus on a hobby or a project, get a second job, or just take time for yourself by visiting friends, sleeping in or chilling out before work. This allows you to have half a day off (depending on your situation). One of the best aspects of closing is that you typically start your shift in the evening. So, to avoid going crazy, I realized I needed to change my perspective on closing – it was part of the job description, after all. Maybe it was my acute FOMO, but I began to resent the closing shift. I’d watch my co-workers clock out, sit down to have a meal at a decent hour, and of course, start drinking while the night was still young. The hate part probably came from a job I had where (for some reason) I became the designated closer. I’ve always had a love-hate relationship with working the closing shift. I strongly believe that mixing up your shifts is healthy, but over the years I’ve begun to see the benefits of the closing shift and why it can actually be a really good shift to work-even if it’s the least swappable. So if you find yourself closing, here are some things you can look forward to. Share 0 The closing shift isn’t everyone’s favorite, but we all have to work it at some point.
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