It is always easier to spend than to earn. While I am studying, I have worked plenty part time jobs as barista, retail assistant, data entry typist, freelance events and etc. All these job are to gain different experiences and mostly importantly, a side income for me to spend ( I am a full time undergrad).
As I was working as a waiter in a fully packed cafe whereby customers are willing to wait for at least 30 minutes to get a decent place in the cafe, I came across a group of friends who at last got themselves a table to seat. What happened was they requested for a jug of plain water so they would not need us waiter to serve them as all the waiters are extremely busy. I told them unfortunately our cafe does not have sufficient jugs but I will be there serving them. Twice they ask me to refill their cups and I did. I did it because it is part of my job. I smiled and asked them whether they liked the food, and turns out they love it!
As I am heading back to the bar, I saw their cups are empty, so I took the jug of water, and went to their table. Coincidently, one of they raised her cup to a waitress, indicates her to refill the cup. And that is when I took the cup from her, and refill it on the spot. I also refill others'. They thanked me and asked for my name.
When they rise up from their seat and were about to leave, I headed to their table, ready to collect the dishes. When I reached their table, they requested me to take pictures for them (The cafe I worked in is a photo worthy cafe that most customers came for its attraction). I agreed to help them but I did mention that my photography skills are bad. They said don't mind.
When we went out of they cafe, they started asking me casual questions as if we just met and making friends. Where am I studying, what do I study, what my course does so on and so forth. I answered all the questions but I did not ask any in return. I mentioned that this is my first day working in the cafe and they were amazed. Then we felt rain drops hitting on us and two of their friends are still in the cafe. Ended up I did not take pictures for them, they told me to continue with my work. I smiled and as I am about to leave, one of them passed me a tissue paper with some writings on.
"Here's a tips for you," she said. I did not know what to do but instantly I took the tissue and kept it in my pocket. I thought it was just words so, I thanked her without even looking at those words. "There's money inside," she said with a smile. I was shocked. I took out the tissue, flip it open and I am really surprised to find a RM 10 in it. I thanked her again and went off continued my work. I was so happy the entire day. I feel affirmed by this tips.
There are many reason to be happy with it even though it was RM10 (you might think it is a small amount). One, I only getting RM 70 working from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. (working time ends at 7p.m. but it was so busy that I missed my break time, eventually I requested to go an hour earlier). It is considered a low pay but I have no choice as I could not find a better pay job. Secondly, RM 10 is a lot for a student like me. I could get 2 meals with it, or even better, 3 meals. The best was the affirmation given by a stranger, worth more than a RM 10. I learned that happiness really could come in many forms. What is your form of happiness? Share on the comment below!
