Need motivation!!! hardly slept lastnight and i have to go to work?

Question

i hate my job

the manager cant be bothered with staff morale just with his profits

its a very busy restaraunt been doing nearly 700 meals everyday this week.

i didnt sleep much last night i just could get comfy kept having weird dreams when i did sleep and im really tired

been asked to come in 2 hours early coz 2 members of staff have had to go home after a family member died (the manager that rang me was in tears when she rang me)

anyways i get left out on the floor by myself with no help at the best of times. i am tired before i start and im not looking forward to doing the shift coz i know i wont be my quickest.

how can i motivate myself to last 1pm while 9pm??

Answer 1

Think how hungry and cold you will be when you are homeless because you can't pay your bills.

That should motivate you.

Answer 2

Been there myself and in the end I got so wound up and stressed over it I had a huge fight with my boss and left in the middle of a shift (totally out of character for me, I'm very reliable!)

Chat to the customers as much as poss to keep your mind off things.

I would definitely suggest talking to your boss about getting more staff/pay rise etc as they're relying heavily on you!