Arena League Waitress Job Has Unique Set of Hazards

Waitressing is seldom the most plum of gigs, even in the best of conditions. And an Arena League game hardly counts as the best. Already, the pay isn’t great. You’re dealing with customers fully engaged in relaxation, which means that they don’t want to think about anything or even suffer the slightest inconvenience. ↵↵Also, there’s the very real chance you could be blindsided by a player crashing over the short wall that separates the front row of the stands from the field. The player in question here was Iowa Barnstomers receiver Todd Blythe.↵

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↵A feature that gives the feeling of intimacy for fans becomes another reason for servers to be aware of their surroundings. And, while it’s not like players are constantly flying off the field, this waitress instantly becomes a cautionary tale to her colleagues to, as the announcer notes, keep their head on a swivel.↵