I quit my job...

[lizbud]

I think you did the right thing for you. There are many other jobs
where conscientious workers are valued. That manager would be fired
if it were my place of business. Don't be so hard on yourself.

[Karen]

Do not beat yourself up over this. It's not like this was a job you wanted to be in long-term, with career potential, right? It sounds like it's a good time to make a break and get on with life in a positive direction.

[Muddy4paws]

there is nothing worse than being treated rubbish in your job, Especially when others are treated better for doing less.

Things will work out for you

[Taz_Zoee]

I'm sorry it came to the point that you quit your job. Here's my question: If you didn't pick up the slack for him, who would have? Nobody? So those things would have just gone undone?
That is NO way to run a business, so I think the problem lies with the manager. She has had it too easy with you there working your butt off to make the place what it is.
Let's just see what happens after you are gone. Wait a few weeks and go back there and just see how it looks. I'm sure it will be a mess. Unless they find another person like you to do everything.
It's so sad that people who care are the ones that get crapped on in the end. I have a similar situation at my work, but it doesn't involve me. It's just ridiculous!
I have no doubt that with your work ethic you will find another job. Somewhere the deserves and appreciates you for the hard worker that you are.

[pitc9]

I think you did the right thing.
You tried to make things better, but they never were going to get better because the guy wouldn't do anything to change his messy ways.

Work is work... we all know that and life is not always a bowl of cherries, but you shouldn't have to suffer everyday at your job.
I did for 2 years, I'd get so pissed driving to work (1 hour) just thinking about how much I hated the job, then spend my hour long drive home each night crying!
IT'S NOT WORTH IT!

{{{HUGS}}}

[Jessika]

What restaurant is this so I can make sure I NEVER stop by there and tell others not to, either?

Because I certainly would not want to eat at a restaurant where countertops where food is prepared is left dirty, silverware not washed, and floors not mopped. They would have so many violations... personally if it were me as a customer, I would have called state on them so fast...

Don't worry, you did the right thing!! As a customer that attitude FROM THE MANAGER would have APPALLED me!

[slleipnir]

I'm sorry it came to the point that you quit your job. Here's my question: If you didn't pick up the slack for him, who would have? Nobody? So those things would have just gone undone?
That is NO way to run a business, so I think the problem lies with the manager. She has had it too easy with you there working your butt off to make the place what it is.
Let's just see what happens after you are gone. Wait a few weeks and go back there and just see how it looks. I'm sure it will be a mess. Unless they find another person like you to do everything.
It's so sad that people who care are the ones that get crapped on in the end. I have a similar situation at my work, but it doesn't involve me. It's just ridiculous!
I have no doubt that with your work ethic you will find another job. Somewhere the deserves and appreciates you for the hard worker that you are.

Yeah it wasn't getting done at all. It bugs me to see stains on the floor, or menu's sloppily thrown on the tables...so I fix it or clean up. My dad is a management consultant. It's his job to help people better run their businesses. He even says she's a terrible manager. Infact she has really no managerial skills at all. He said he has seen managers come and go from my work for over 30 years and she is by far the worse.