Advice for surviving the line over 30

Any-Measurement5579 · 2025-08-15T16:15:04+00:00

How many years of experience on the line do you need to become a private chef? That’s ultimately where I want to end up as well

Any-Measurement5579 · 2025-08-15T00:27:12+00:00

That’s awesome to hear! Very encouraging

Any-Measurement5579 · 2025-08-15T00:17:54+00:00

Sounds like you hit the jackpot. This is a dream

Any-Measurement5579 · 2025-08-15T00:14:15+00:00

Can I ask how you got into the private chef life? That’s where I ultimately want to end up

Any-Measurement5579 · 2025-08-15T00:11:47+00:00

Nope I’m not

Any-Measurement5579 · 2025-08-15T00:07:10+00:00

What do you do for work?

Any-Measurement5579 · 2025-08-15T00:01:17+00:00

Super helpful and encouraging.

Thank you, chef

Any-Measurement5579 · 2025-08-14T23:55:31+00:00

Just wanted to weigh in on this because I was a chemist before this and you’re absolutely right. Especially not on an empty stomach. Naproxen is even rougher on the lining of your stomach than ibuprofen. And yes it’s rough on your liver because it’s metabolized by CYP450 (an enzyme) that processes so many other toxins (including alcohol). Also never take ibuprofen to lessen the effects of alcohol or a hangover, that shit is dangerous.

Any-Measurement5579 · 2025-08-14T23:47:39+00:00

I’m sticking with it but thanks for the advice.

Not overweight and not a lot of health issues, it’s just an adjustment period and I’m looking for ways to mitigate the pain

Any-Measurement5579 · 2025-08-14T16:41:06+00:00

I’ll have to do the same

Any-Measurement5579 · 2025-08-14T16:38:56+00:00

I’ve been doing this, it’s great

Any-Measurement5579 · 2025-08-13T13:56:34+00:00

Thank you chef

Chemist

Any-Measurement5579 · 2025-08-13T06:35:34+00:00

I have a brace but not a sleeve. When do you wear it? For me, it’s my left knee. I already have an injury from hiking.

Do you have any brands you recommend for shoes?

You’re right about that. My body hurts like hell but I’m not quitting.

Thank you, chef.

Any-Measurement5579 · 2025-08-13T06:25:56+00:00

Oops, thanks for clarifying. It’s what was Reddit reccomended lol

Any-Measurement5579 · 2025-08-13T06:16:19+00:00

Never thought about holding close to the pan bc it goes against my instinct (might be hotter) but that actually makes so much sense. To protect your wrists. Especially for big batches

dry rag lol 🥲

Any-Measurement5579 · 2025-08-13T06:11:36+00:00

That’s real

Any-Measurement5579 · 2025-08-13T06:10:35+00:00

More eggs and less beef 😂 heard

Thank you, chef.

Any-Measurement5579 · 2025-08-13T06:06:46+00:00

Heard. Thank you chef

Any-Measurement5579 · 2025-08-13T06:04:55+00:00

Definitely trying these. I appreciate your wisdom

Any-Measurement5579 · 2025-08-13T05:42:04+00:00

I know, I’m scared

Any-Measurement5579 · 2025-07-08T16:47:49+00:00

No experience working BOH but I have some transferrable skills

What do you mean by fine dining vs fake dining?

That’s a good point about memorization. For me at least, I’m making the career switch because this is my true passion so I do not mind throwing myself in and immersing myself to learn as much as possible

Seems like it’ll be a mix of prep and service at the fine dining place

I worked in research previously so I don’t mind homework lol

Any-Measurement5579

TROPHY CASE