You always hear that restaurant jobs are the worst. Long hours, uneven schedules, and the hard task of being on your feet the whole day. However, people say the tips are unbeatable (which is true.) I have worked in two restaurants in my life; a family owned setting while in high school and now, at a fancy country club in the cities. I've seen both sides of the restaurant world and can honestly say there are many similarities between the two that I know others can relate to no matter what type of setting you've worked in!

1. Teamwork really does make the dreamwork.

Corny, I know, but in a fast-paced environment like a restaurant, everyone is always helping others out to make sure the customers are getting what they need.

2. You'll never leave hungry.

Whether there was a mix-up order that needs to be eaten or the chef wants the employees to test out a new meal, you'll never be hungry working in a restaurant.

3. On the flip side, you'll get plenty of exercise.

Running around from table to table or back to the kitchen to grab your customer's food, you'll definitely get in the exercise you need. This comes in handy after eating all the delicious food that's so accessible!

4. The exhaustion (and satisfaction) after the "rush" is over.

If you've ever worked the evening shift on a busy Friday night, you've experienced the "rush." Customers are coming in and out leaving you to feel like there are a million tables to tend to. Once the rush is over, however, the exhaustion hits you, but also the satisfaction of making it through the busy time with happy customers.

5. That one table...

Every so often you have to serve a table that isn't the most pleasant. Maybe they're regulars or just came in the one time, but it really throws you off. Whether they have demanding requests or barely even talk, you are happy when they finally leave.

6. The long and unpredictable hours.

If you're looking for a basic schedule that never changes, then working in a restaurant isn't for you. Most restaurants require their employees to work weekends because that is their busiest time. Also, don't make plans for after your evening shift, because the majority of the time you'll have to stay later than planned.

7. The sinking feeling when more customers come in right before close.

You have just cleaned up your section, finished all your closing paperwork and are about to clock out when another group of customers comes in to order food. It always seems to be the largest group of the night too, right?

8. You get to know the regulars.

There are often customers that like to come in every day, which you quickly become to know. It is fun to learn their orders and get the chance to become acquainted with the regulars.

9. The dreaded tasks no one wants to do.

There is often down time when the restaurant isn't busy or when all of your tables are taken care of leaving you to be assigned to the dreaded task or rolling silverware, refilling salt and pepper shakers, or even helping with dishes.

10. The professional attire gets old.

How many pairs of black pants do you own? Probably a lot if you've ever worked in a restaurant. The attire is always professional, and you really start to get creative with different ways to put your hair up in a ponytail.

11. The aches and pains in your body after working an all day shift.

After what feels like the longest shift of your life, you'll finally get to sit down. But your feet are aching and your arms are tired from carrying hot plates of food all to get up the next day and do it all over again.

12. Your coworkers truly become like family.

After spending all week with your coworkers in busy and non-busy times, you get to know them and their lives pretty well. This job is all about working together which forces you to trust and get to know your coworkers that much better.

There are ups and downs of working in the restaurant industry, but the friends that turn into family and the great feeling of satisfied customers always make it worth it. Oh, and the tips don't hurt either!