Last year I lived in Roskie, so I ate in the Miller Dining Hall 99.9% of the time. I never ventured to Harrison, although I was fond of Hannon if I was on campus or felt like making the trek. The point is, Miller was a favorite hangout of mine. After about the first month of school, it became impossible to go there without inadvertently seeing somebody I knew, which was nice because it meant I rarely ate alone.
Now, I don't live in the dorms. However, my job hunt at the beginning of the year did not go well, so in desperation, I applied to Miller — they have tons of employees and a high turnover rate, so I figured my chances were good. They actually didn't have any openings when I first applied, but they took down my name and phone number and said they'd call me. There was no actual application involved. It was a very informal process, but they actually did call me about a week and a half later. I accepted, having no idea what I was getting into, and the next day I was dishwashing.
Being a dishwasher in the Miller Dining Hall isn't actually that bad, especially because I don't live in the dorms any more. I still see people I know there every day, and I get to eat there when I work, which is actually an awesome perk when you're paying for your own groceries. Most importantly, I get a paycheck, which is more than a lot of people can say. It's a pretty laid-back job, although dinner shifts can get crazy - Miller is the biggest of the dining halls and therefore highly trafficked.
Another thing I like about my job is the hours. I only work 12-15 hours a week; since many of the employees are students, the shifts are short and you can choose your schedule. And, it's close to my house, because my house is close to campus, and that makes my life way easier because I can walk to work. Overall, I would recommend working on campus (even if dishwashing isn't your cup of tea) because there are a lot of jobs available and it's convenient.
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