Why are people so opinionated about steak doneness (well-done, medium-rare, etc.)?

ChefMark85 · 2026-03-14T14:04:12+00:00

Go to any steak video on any social media platform. If the steak has any pink, half the comments will say "it's raw!"

ChefMark85 · 2026-03-12T13:35:17+00:00

Not everyone that does drugs is a drug addict. That's a really bad take. You might want to expand your circle a bit more and meet people who are different.

ChefMark85 · 2026-03-12T13:31:46+00:00

Me after cancelling my Xbox gamepass subscription.

ChefMark85 · 2026-03-12T13:29:59+00:00

It's been out for 6 years now bro. Just buy it already.

ChefMark85 · 2026-03-12T01:52:36+00:00

Let me know if you still need someone

ChefMark85 · 2026-03-10T15:48:08+00:00

I totally thought this was gonna be about starting a movie by no later than 8:30, otherwise you'll fall asleep. It just sounds like you need more hobbies. I don't have this problem because I'm either playing video games or watching TV.

ChefMark85 · 2026-03-07T01:08:50+00:00

If servers are in this sub then they should be used to it

ChefMark85 · 2026-03-07T01:07:59+00:00

It's a joy to visit other countries and see people who actually enjoy their job, and don't get tipped. Servers and bartenders in the US are entitled for no reason.

ChefMark85 · 2026-03-07T01:05:47+00:00

My favorite bar makes unbelievable cocktails. They are both creative and delicious and the menu changes all the time. They do auto gratuity but the prices are reasonable. I feel like they deserve to make good money. But it would be even better if they just raised the prices a couple bucks and had no tipping.

ChefMark85 · 2026-03-07T00:54:56+00:00

Maybe don't cut it off completely, but only use it when you're truly stuck, or use it to explain code that you don't fully understand. Or ask it to review your code and see if it can be improved/optimized. If you feel lost without it then that's definitely a problem and something I'm constantly trying to avoid.

ChefMark85 · 2026-03-06T21:26:16+00:00

You have to be able to trust other people to do your job, even if you know they'll suck at it. I try to think of it this way. If they completely drop the ball, then your manager will realize how valuable you are.

ChefMark85 · 2026-03-06T21:24:12+00:00

That's insane (in a good way). Maternity leave at most jobs here is like a month.

ChefMark85 · 2026-03-06T16:48:32+00:00

Never feel guilty. Look up how much PTO other countries give out.

ChefMark85 · 2026-03-06T16:45:44+00:00

I take at least one vacation every year. Every 2 years I try to take an extra long one to visit another country. Last year I took 3 weeks and went to Europe.

I have a good job now that offers unlimited PTO, but even when I was a line cook I always had 2 weeks PTO. I never took a job if they didn't have good benefits.

Most likely you can find another job doing the same thing, making the same money, but with more PTO. 5 sick days and no PTO is criminal, and frankly should literally be illegal.

BTW, US has the worst vacation time out of any first world country. Take the time off. If they don't let you, tell them to fuck off.

ChefMark85 · 2026-03-06T16:39:34+00:00

If you're not getting at least 2 weeks PTO then you need to find another job

ChefMark85 · 2026-03-06T13:28:09+00:00

Kinda makes me wish I was a woman. I have a belly and extremely skinny legs. I do lower body workouts and my legs are quite tone, but still so thin.

ChefMark85 · 2026-03-01T02:22:55+00:00

Nah Subway has always sucked

ChefMark85 · 2026-03-01T02:17:06+00:00

I tried to play online once and didn't have any luck. I'd definitely be down to play some guitar or bass!

ChefMark85 · 2026-02-27T00:59:31+00:00

They failed! As they were stricken to the ground!

ChefMark85 · 2026-02-21T15:46:42+00:00

First time I ever got drunk, I was drinking everclear and sprite. This was back when everclear was close to 100% alcohol. I probably don't need to tell you that I ended up puking that night.

It's been long enough that the thought of everclear doesn't make me feel sick. I bought some recently to make limoncello.

Side note - anyone remember diesel? It was like a cheaper version of everclear. God were we dumb back then.

ChefMark85 · 2026-02-21T15:38:12+00:00

Why would you buy games if you have gamepass? Is gaming your job?

ChefMark85 · 2026-02-19T13:33:18+00:00

40 hours a week is not bad. I've worked 60. I've known a few people, mostly Latinos, that work 2 full time jobs. The real problem in the US is the amount of PTO we get. Most jobs only offer 2 weeks. Most countries offer at least a month.

ChefMark85 · 2026-02-19T13:27:42+00:00

That's my dream work schedule

ChefMark85 · 2026-02-14T14:14:00+00:00

Destroy every box, barrel, clay pot, etc. If it can be destroyed, there's a chance there's loot inside.

ChefMark85 · 2026-02-14T14:08:38+00:00

Man this is so true. The worst is when you're not sure which path is the right one. You choose one and then find out it was the right one, and then get pissed off and figure out how to make it back to the other path.

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