Teacher quits low-paying school job to make a “$1k in two days” at Hooters

A previous educator who is now a Hooters girl explained her reasoning behind leaving her teaching career to become a server of beer and wings.

Allinson Chavez, a single mother from New York, is among the growing number of millennials who are leaving their graduate careers in education for employment in the hospitality industry. This shift is largely driven by low pay and a high rate of burnout.

“According to Chavez, 32, in an interview with The New York Post, she used to earn $1,000 per paycheck as an educator. However, now she can earn the same amount in just two days at Hooters.”

Chalvez, standing outside a Hooters restaurant. — New York Post

Chalvez left education behind to work at Hooters.

Hooters is famous for its lively sports bar atmosphere, delicious chicken wings, refreshing beer, and the iconic Hooters girls dressed in their signature outfits.

Despite the servers at the popular chain restaurant being seen as a pop culture sensation, there is a common misconception that working at Hooters entails flirting with customers in order to receive larger tips and enduring constant stares during shifts.

Despite some negative opinions, former Hooters employees have expressed that it is a positive work environment. One Redditor who worked at Hooters shared, “I enjoyed my time as a Hooters employee because it has a playful atmosphere. Most people don’t take it too seriously. The tips are usually generous and the responsibilities for servers and bartenders are less demanding compared to other restaurants.”

Chalvez points out that ever since becoming a Hooters girl, her work-related anxiety has significantly reduced and her earnings have significantly increased.

The ex-instructor, who used to work at an elementary school in Elmhurst, shared that they frequently had to address behavioral problems. They recalled instances where the children would become verbally and physically aggressive.

“With each paycheck being spent as soon as it was received, I found myself feeling trapped and mentally exhausted. It became clear that I needed to make a change and move forward.”

According to the American Educational Research Association, teachers are 40% more likely than healthcare workers, 20% more likely than office workers, and 30% more likely than military members, legal experts, and farmers to report symptoms of anxiety.

@_allinsonnn
At this point, I have to laugh. But seriously, I’ve actually made more $$ here than teaching lmao #hooters #foryoupage #thisislife #techbootcamp #serving #servers #techbootcamp #imjustagirl

♬ Just A Girl – No Doubt

Chalvez mentioned that she enjoys her new job because she receives tips solely based on her appearance. She even shared a particular incident where a customer gave her a generous tip of $300, despite only ordering a couple of beers.

Ultimately, Chalvez acknowledged that Hooters was not her ultimate career aspiration and was never part of her initial plans. However, she aptly stated, “Money is money.”

The job market is constantly evolving, as evidenced by the prediction of LinkedIn’s co-founder that traditional 9 to 5 jobs will become obsolete by 2034.