Who Are You Calling Crafty?

Yesterday, the hubs went grocery shopping early in the morning (8am). The store didn’t have much meat, chicken or lunch meat. They also didn’t have toilet paper. We were talking and I told him I had to run to Walmart so I would check. I went, there was none but they did have Kleenex, gummy … Continue reading →

Yesterday, I was laid off from the best job ever. Everyone was so apologetic, they knew I knew it was coming. I didn’t feel bad for me, I will be fine I felt bad for my General Manager, Director of Human Resources and my boss because I knew how many more they had to do. … Continue reading →

I guess that is the question every person is asking themselves especially in hospitality. How long? How long, will I be out of work? How long, will the restaurants be closed for. How long will this go on? The real answer is nobody knows. I can say with all certainty at least 30 days, it … Continue reading →

This time last week I was in shock and disbelief St. Patrick’s Day had been cancelled. Today I am sitting here numb by what I have seen in the past week. The closures, the cut hours, the layoffs and now the worry of what next. Since yesterday numerous friends have been furloughed. People who I … Continue reading →

The next eight weeks will be the toughest the hospitality industry has ever seen. I can assure you the layoffs have begun. It is beyond scary, yes unemployment will help many, however many don’t make much as it is. Unemployment will be about 1/2 of our normal pay. For those who get tips, bellmen, valet, … Continue reading →