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Does being a waitress pay

Updated: 9/16/2023
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Depends on where you go. Some places only pay you an hourly wage of 2 dollars an hour, therefore you solely rely on tips. And the tips are based on your service and the moods of the customers. My fiance works at Red Lobster and makes around 350-400 a week. Just depends.

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