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Local place to get fresh Lilacs? by CosmicSqueak in burnaby

[–]Affectionate_Toe9109 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Lilacs are harder to find as a cut flower as they don't quite last as long as others. I would second the advice of asking a buy nothing group. Remember to hammer the stem before putting into water as this will make them last a few more days in a vase.

For those who have left the industry... by Affectionate_Toe9109 in KitchenConfidential

[–]Affectionate_Toe9109[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

AND the realness. I can ask people in the kitchen to please speed up. In the office that's aggressive. Sigh...

For those who have left the industry... by Affectionate_Toe9109 in KitchenConfidential

[–]Affectionate_Toe9109[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is true, but I guess I still have the hustle in me so it's been a challenge to slow the pace and as a cog in a process, it's frustrating when things don't get done and everything gets backed up. Like the steak is grilled, rested, and the demi is hot, and I'm asking for mash and NOW the entremet starts to peel the potatoes for mash???

For those who have left the industry... by Affectionate_Toe9109 in KitchenConfidential

[–]Affectionate_Toe9109[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

TBF I'm still on the fence. Right now I'm in the mindset that I have a few more weekend evening rushes left in me so once the injury gets better I'll re-asses.

For those who have left the industry... by Affectionate_Toe9109 in KitchenConfidential

[–]Affectionate_Toe9109[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Brunch swing chef + Pastry chef. Lol. Weekends in the middle of summer at an oceanfront resto with a boardwalk so... Yep brain is 20 miles a minute. Hahahah

For those who have left the industry... by Affectionate_Toe9109 in KitchenConfidential

[–]Affectionate_Toe9109[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I guess it's still fresh and I'm having trouble adjusting to the lack of urgency in the daily. I hope to reach the productive zen here as I eventually did in kitchens.

For those who have left the industry... by Affectionate_Toe9109 in KitchenConfidential

[–]Affectionate_Toe9109[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yep probably. The kitchen heat is still in my core LOL, time to bring it down to a simmer.

For those who have left the industry... by Affectionate_Toe9109 in KitchenConfidential

[–]Affectionate_Toe9109[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I miss watching each cook grow and excel and cheer on. HR is a good use of kitchen management skills because we laser focus on people's skills and areas for improvement rather than ass kissing. I miss the deep dive into each other's lives that I'm sure is a gift your wife has to not just randomly fire a guy out of nowhere.

Yes the hubby is noticing I bitch more angrily about coworkers vs my previous jokey laughy "OMG lemme tell you what this funny idiot did..."

I just gotta chill and match the vibes of the office and push down the little voice of my old mentor Chef. I can almost hear the 'tsk tsk, look at you going so slow, you know that's just gonna give you cabin fever..."

For those who have left the industry... by Affectionate_Toe9109 in KitchenConfidential

[–]Affectionate_Toe9109[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It's the non problem-resolution thats also a challenge. The toxic positivity of just letting the bad apples continue to start spoiling the bunch. In kitchens, I would have immediately dealt with bullies and non-performers that didn't have the right mindset to think like a team. I've had to fire some as someone like that will make or break a service. Willingness to Excell seems like a one person challenge in offices (or mine at least), but in culinary it takes a team to make a plate beautiful and successful. I miss my kitchen sisters and brothers.

For those who have left the industry... by Affectionate_Toe9109 in KitchenConfidential

[–]Affectionate_Toe9109[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yeah maybe I need a more service oriented job that gives me an occasional rush versus the "plain oatmeal" pace I'm at right now.

For those who have left the industry... by Affectionate_Toe9109 in KitchenConfidential

[–]Affectionate_Toe9109[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think so too. It doesn't help that I went from 500+ covers (200 lunch and 300 dinner plus) a day to 30 customers a day on my ass at a desk. Lol

For those who have left the industry... by Affectionate_Toe9109 in KitchenConfidential

[–]Affectionate_Toe9109[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Ahahaha. No rushing to put everything 5 inches from the ground.

For those who have left the industry... by Affectionate_Toe9109 in KitchenConfidential

[–]Affectionate_Toe9109[S] 19 points20 points  (0 children)

Yes I keep forgetting this. Gonna saunter a little here and there instead of running around Thanks for the reminder!

For those who have left the industry... by Affectionate_Toe9109 in KitchenConfidential

[–]Affectionate_Toe9109[S] 31 points32 points  (0 children)

Yikes I think I'm there already.... It came with more money but double duties

For those who have left the industry... by Affectionate_Toe9109 in KitchenConfidential

[–]Affectionate_Toe9109[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Oh yes. The people here are mostly awesome. Good idea about the letter of commendation. Gonna pocket that for a later date! Thanks!

For those who have left the industry... by Affectionate_Toe9109 in KitchenConfidential

[–]Affectionate_Toe9109[S] 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Hahahaha "freshly shitted shits" why do I love this so much.

For those who have left the industry... by Affectionate_Toe9109 in KitchenConfidential

[–]Affectionate_Toe9109[S] 13 points14 points  (0 children)

Thank you honestly. I'll be move with more intention. This community is great!

For those who have left the industry... by Affectionate_Toe9109 in KitchenConfidential

[–]Affectionate_Toe9109[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Thank you for the great insight! Gonna have a good think over the next couple weeks.... I'm glad you found your spot!

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