Why would anyone think a server/waitress does not deserve a raise. With the rising costs of gas, food and utilities it is getting as hard for me to make ends meet. I work every extra hour I can to make it. People who have not waited tables have no clue to what our job entails. We make the drinks, salads, and deserts. The walls, floors and bathrooms are cleaned by a waitress. We prep and we clean anything that is considered front of the house. All this and more is done while I am waiting on customers. Who, by the way is the most important aspect of my job. I strive to give my customers great friendly service. Most customers do seem to appreciate it. Still, there are those customers that tip at or below the minimum rate. I have to claim every tip I make. Yet, I can not claim a loss. Trust me as times get harder the losses are getting more frequent. Those who say we do not deserve a raise have never done my job or are a business owner looking out for themselves. Walk in my shoes for a day and then tell me I do not deserve a raise!