I met up with my friend, Zack in Santee one afternoon in February 2012. It was a nice warm day & we were riding our bikes on some paved trails in a park. Getting some fresh air & chatting it up.
"I think I'm technically still on the payroll there but Gavin hasn't put me on the schedule since like October," Zack said. Gavin was our boss at the Inn at Sunset Cliffs. That's how I knew Zack. We worked there together setting up & breaking down chairs & tables for wedding receptions.
"That's weird they'd just leave you hanging like that," I said. "Yeah, I've actually been looking for another job. I just don't make enough there. Alex & Liz have both put in their two weeks."
"Damn, they're both out, too? Things really are changing at the Inn."
"Yeah, it's gonna be weird without them working there. How you liking it at the BW?" I asked. We were riding side by side down the path.
"It's great. I pick up guests from the airport, unload their luggage & drive people to the cruise ship terminal. The tips are pretty good on cruise days. I always go home with a wad of cash." he said & slammed on his breaks to stop.
"Dude, you should apply there. I bet they'd hire you. One of the other drivers just quit & it pays more than the Inn."
I knew the Best Western in Point Loma had ten times more rooms than the Inn & saw way more traffic.
"Really? I've never drove a van for work before."
"That don't matter. You have a drivers license, right? That's all you need," he said & laughed. "Besides, when's the last time you got any tips working at the Inn?"
"True. On Christmas this regular guest gave me $40. Before that, I don't even remember."
"Well, cruise season is in full swing until May, man. These old people are handing me fives all day!" Zack said. He stopped his bike at some bleachers next to vacant a baseball diamond. "I work tomorrow. I'll ask my boss about it. She's cool, I bet she'll go for it- at least give you an interview. What d'ya say?"
"Hell yeah- thanks, man. I'm down."
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