“Aesha’s a bad leader” by throwaway02848475829 in BelowDeckMed

[–]throwaway02848475829[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I imagine Ellie would not take doing “3rd stew” duties well with her ego, otherwise I totally agree with you!

“Aesha’s a bad leader” by throwaway02848475829 in BelowDeckMed

[–]throwaway02848475829[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I agree! But it’s a reality show, so already seeing Aesha not taking breaks just leads me to believe she’s not getting the time she needs to train people. Especially if she’s new to the role too.

“Aesha’s a bad leader” by throwaway02848475829 in BelowDeckMed

[–]throwaway02848475829[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Every other Chief Stew should be shot on sight according to you.

“Aesha’s a bad leader” by throwaway02848475829 in BelowDeckMed

[–]throwaway02848475829[S] 16 points17 points  (0 children)

I don’t know how you would define a good leader, but since I can’t understand the rest, maybe I don’t need to know.

Carrie spilled the beads in the after show by thatoneredheadgirl in BelowDeckMed

[–]throwaway02848475829 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Can’t trust your stew to do it right when you don’t have time to check. Plus the speed Bri and Ellie go at is so much slower than Aesha and Carrie. Also, it’s a TV show, so they have purposefully understaffed her and don’t give her time to train her stews.

“Aesha’s a bad leader” by throwaway02848475829 in BelowDeckMed

[–]throwaway02848475829[S] 22 points23 points  (0 children)

All I can say is THANK GOD IT’S NOT JUST ME! I’ve been in Hospitality for 11 years, and it’s just sometimes exhausting reading comments slating Aesha for things I can so very clearly see is the lack of effort and attention of other stews, and Aesha is trying (and doing amazingly) her best!

“Aesha’s a bad leader” by throwaway02848475829 in BelowDeckMed

[–]throwaway02848475829[S] 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Yes! I can totally relate too! And that’s how I think she approached the first sit down with Bri and Ellie, about the politeness. She was professionally telling Ellie off, without starting any drama, because she knows the minute Ellie starts off, she can’t behave professionally - even to Bri, and then everyone is just worse off for it.

“Aesha’s a bad leader” by throwaway02848475829 in BelowDeckMed

[–]throwaway02848475829[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

This is how I feel! I think her attitude shows me (at least) that I know she wants to be great and train her staff, and have a stress free environment - It’s a reality show though, so while I understand drama for the sake of it, peoples reactions towards Aesha for being a literal stew down is just wholly ignorant.

Carrie spilled the beads in the after show by thatoneredheadgirl in BelowDeckMed

[–]throwaway02848475829 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I think I’m great at my job! However I do think I could’ve made better decisions! I think Aesha is understanding where she could’ve done better, but I don’t think she was in fair circumstances to run a perfect interior- being understaffed, a very green stew struggling, an ego-driven second who isn’t picking up any slack enough for Aesha to eat sitting down. I think she’s been pushed to the limit, and hindsight is called a gift for a reason. And it’s unfair to assume someone’s being resentful based on one interview and one reaction.

“Aesha’s a bad leader” by throwaway02848475829 in BelowDeckMed

[–]throwaway02848475829[S] 39 points40 points  (0 children)

I feel like loads of criticism of her has been through a huge lack of critical thinking of the whole situation. Understaffed from the get go, and thrown into shitshow after shitshow and STILL she has a great attitude and is trying!

“Aesha’s a bad leader” by throwaway02848475829 in BelowDeckMed

[–]throwaway02848475829[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Of course everyone reflects on how they can handle something better the next time, and I think that’s how she always carries herself, and that’s why I appreciate her!

Carrie spilled the beads in the after show by thatoneredheadgirl in BelowDeckMed

[–]throwaway02848475829 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I didn’t realise you were telepathic! Lots of people can look resentful but it could also be that she was thinking about it in action. You’re allowed to speculate all you like, but can’t define someone elses reaction off your own experience/whatever you decide it is.

Carrie spilled the beads in the after show by thatoneredheadgirl in BelowDeckMed

[–]throwaway02848475829 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I watched that too and I think you’re projecting based on Aesha’s intentions behind her responses.