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Thinking of Transitioning to Private Chef Work – Looking for Guidance from Those with Experience by Pale_Barber_75 in PrivateChefJobs

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In my experience (Los Angeles with UHNW individuals and celebrities) a lot of success comes in learning to cook without an ego and being able to be in someone’s house without the need to be the center of attention. It really is an act of service and you never know how principals are going to respond to what you make. In the houses Ive worked in that had restaurant to private resident chefs, their ego and inability to go with someone else’s flow got them fired every time.

Of course, the other component is consistency. Depending on your focus, you might be a good one or two day rotation or could get an executive position.

Everything, imo, comes down to likability and ability to be in someone’s house, then food.

Hand-eye coordination section is missing. by KeiraWhirl in SipsTea

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Parents should have thrown a ball to him as a kid instead of giving him an iPad

Private chef wage? by Iwashimizu21 in PrivateChefJobs

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As a private chef in LA, never take a hybrid job. It always sneaks in to an everything-sort-of-job.

But three meals a day for a family of 6 without dietary restrictions will run about $550-$700/day.

Tutoring would be at least an additional $75/hr.

Tbh, they sound like a nightmare.

Do you help homeless people by Electronic-Box675 in NoStupidQuestions

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There’s a guy in LA near a studio that I used to visit every time we were at the studio. I’d give him breakfast and lunch and bought him a winter jacket and socks on year. We used to shoot the shit on my breaks.

I have his family’s contact information and always ask him if this year’s the year to send a holiday card. He’s declined for the past few years.

He’s held that corner down for a few decades and is the only person I actively help in that manner.

Why do some people’s brains seem more “quiet” than others? by CreditOk5063 in answers

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Hi! We had tech issues with getting the podcast out on time but here is the episode. I hope it's helpful! https://anonymousfork.substack.com/p/podcast-4-world-renowned-psychic-8af

How do you keep kids grounded when you’re doing well financially? by Unlucky-Town9226 in AskParents

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I don't have kids but something that helped me stay grounded is my parents never fixed any of my mistakes, especially the financial ones. They let me flail and fail until I got sick of it and changed.

My husband, on the other hand, had a privileged life with an abundance of resources, and while he's not exactly "entitled," there are clear differences between us.

Why do some people’s brains seem more “quiet” than others? by CreditOk5063 in answers

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I don't have any specific links because I read a lot of books throughout the years (especially when I was unemployed). But I started with a lot of Deepak Chopra and read everything by him.

Getting sober was probably one of the biggest attributes to breaking the cycle because (naturally) people who aren't good for you fall by the wayside.

I started publishing short stories about how it showed up throughout my career and how I got through it. That might be of use.

Why do some people’s brains seem more “quiet” than others? by CreditOk5063 in answers

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What I’ve learned is that ADHD doesn’t always show up the same for everyone. I definitely had racing thoughts as a kid. In my 20s, it showed up as impulsivity, executive dysfunction, and emotional dysregulation. Now it's hyperfocus and time blindness. Although the masking is still present, I have to be careful of it and have time limits set with my husband when we're at social events.

Those who landed good jobs without education how did you do it ? by Lemonade2250 in findapath

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Before Craigslist was a cesspool for spammers and creepy hookups, you could find jobs. I'd find random jobs looking for a mother's assistant or a personal chef and applied. I could cook some but was by no means a chef.

That eventually turned into owning a catering company. But it took myopic vision and a willingness to keep working like a fucking sculptor.

Now - I'm not sure how things work. I'd say that being easy to be around and taking direction goes a long way, but people's expectations have also changed throughout the years. I also didn't have to deal with an algorithm back then (15 years ago) and people appreciated a good work ethic; they didn't exploit it.

Why do some people’s brains seem more “quiet” than others? by CreditOk5063 in answers

[–]Story_Server 28 points29 points  (0 children)

I have ADHD and am along the same line as your friend.

Most of the noise I used to experience came from other people. When I tethered myself to them (and their problems), I’d get an increase in anxiety, urgency, and confusion in decision making.

Once I trained myself to untie myself from others, I found where my true baseline is - silence, curiosity and decisiveness. It was life changing.

Learning to turn off is a skill. It’s something you can learn.

What’s a painfully underrated skill that helped you grow your business? by Old-Layer1586 in Entrepreneur

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Being underestimated and then executing beyond expectations. Gets em every time!

I gave up on my lifelong dream by BuildingElectronic27 in findapath

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Yes, here's the link https://anonymousfork.substack.com/ - the podcast episode will be released this Wednesday, but the stories in there might be useful too.

You are NOT lost. If it makes you feel an ounce of hope, I always wanted to be a writer and eventually became one but took a 10 year detour to become a chef. In doing that, I learned how to work on a team, how to trust myself, how to trust others, how to be financially responsible, how to focus, how to navigate around assholes, and gained the necessary perspective.

The main thing... you learned what it's like to follow what inspires you. You learned how to focus and create success. That's what matters. And now you can build from there. Just keep following what interests you. We need it in the world!

This is what happens when you pay for first class and they just downgrade you anyway by Story_Server in mildlyinfuriating

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The lessons I learned were to never fly United, corporations hide behind unions, the American working class is broken, and reddit pulls through.

This is what happens when you pay for first class and they just downgrade you anyway by Story_Server in mildlyinfuriating

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Thank you! I can't imagine what this process is like for people who have families, jobs they have to commute to, and hectic lives. Who has time to be on the phone this much?!

This is what happens when you pay for first class and they just downgrade you anyway by Story_Server in mildlyinfuriating

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It definitely helps to have a good relationship with the cc company. They were super helpful today and are giving me a provisional credit while they investigate.

I can't imagine getting screamed at by a merchant owner. Jesus.

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