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Dr.Sprock
Boulder climber
I'm James Brown, Bi-atch!
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Jul 11, 2010 - 02:21pm PT
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thanks, thats the dude.
30 years hard labor in the sweltering jungles of alaska,
slept with grizzly cubs for heat,
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Wayno
Big Wall climber
Seattle, WA
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Jul 11, 2010 - 02:35pm PT
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So you want to go to cooking school. Being in the industry, I have a few thoughts on the subject. For me, if I want to hire kitchen help I think of four things, some of which can be found out right away, other need the test of fire.
Firstly, can the person learn and can they listen to instructions? You would be surprised how many have a problem in this area.
Secondly, are they level headed and do they do well under pressure? That crap on the Food Channel about angry cooks is not professional.
Thirdly, multi-tasking. That's the crux. The key to speed.
Lastly is a good assessment of your attitude about serving and working with other people. That's what we do, and we don't always get paid well for it.
If you wanted to work in my kitchen and you did well on those four points, I wouldn't care how much experience or school you had. Now this is old-school and there are a lot of establishments that want that piece of paper, so it's your call. Send me a PM if you want to know any more about the industry. I worked a couple of years in Mammoth running a kitchen, and they have a lot of restaurants per capita and they all need good help.
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Lynne Leichtfuss
Trad climber
Will know soon
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Topic Author's Reply - Jul 11, 2010 - 04:12pm PT
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Very helpful post Wayno, thanks for taking the time to give me all the info.!!!! So much to think about....... :D At some point I guess I'm gonna just have to jump in and go for it....at something.....somewhere. Yikes !
Edit: Sprock, "pulling a geo" ?????? Or maybe I don't want to know :D
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Robb
Social climber
The other "Magic City on the Plains"
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Jul 11, 2010 - 04:40pm PT
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Lynne,
Proverbs 16:9
"In his heart a man plans his course, but the LORD determines his steps"
If it seems right by you're heart take a step forward-He'll do the rest for you.
Maranatha,
Robb
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Lynne Leichtfuss
Trad climber
Will know soon
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Topic Author's Reply - Jul 11, 2010 - 05:05pm PT
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Robb, oh mon, sweet, jesus dude. How one can go from unrest to rest in a moment when reminded of the resource. Thanks ! lynnie
Edit: ekat, just checked the Cool Jobs website. There's a couple I'd jump on in a minute but I have a few more "ends" to wrap up in my slightly "drama" life of late. I'm with you. We should give it a whirl. :D
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bergbryce
Mountain climber
Berkeley, CA
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Jul 11, 2010 - 11:17pm PT
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Following your heart is good advice. I've done it a few times and its worked out well for me.
Not sure if anyone has mentioned... If your heart gives you bad directions, you can always go back to where you came from. Barring something major, it will always be there if you decide your new location isn't for you.
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F10
Trad climber
e350 / Bishop
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Jul 12, 2010 - 12:18am PT
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Lynne, email sent,
James
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Mungeclimber
Trad climber
sorry, just posting out loud.
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Jul 12, 2010 - 12:49am PT
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move to Bridgeport, I need a place to crash there. ;)
totally kidding, lots of snow in BP in the winter and only two gas stations that I think are owned by the same owner. too expensive
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Anastasia
climber
hanging from a crimp and crying for my mama.
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Jul 12, 2010 - 12:54am PT
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I will call you on my birthday tomorrow. I "should" own my time by then. Hugs,AFS
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Fluoride
Trad climber
Hollywood, CA
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Jul 12, 2010 - 01:06am PT
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Lynnie....take me with you.
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Captain...or Skully
Big Wall climber
Transporter Room 2
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Jul 12, 2010 - 08:33am PT
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No doubt.....Me, too.
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Klimmer
Mountain climber
San Diego
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Jul 12, 2010 - 12:20pm PT
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Lynne,
The choice is easy. If you can find work make the move. I like "Bishop Time" -- slow and easy going.
Or why not both? Personally, I love the drive from SD to Bishop. Many adventures along the way. I will never tire of the drive, though I've done it hundreds of times. Time to think, time to dream, time to explore and discover . . .
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Lynne Leichtfuss
Trad climber
Will know soon
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Topic Author's Reply - Jul 12, 2010 - 12:54pm PT
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Ja, Beth, I think we need to get you out of the concrete jungle.....:D At least your work one.
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Jaybro
Social climber
Wolf City, Wyoming
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Jul 12, 2010 - 01:17pm PT
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We could start an autonomous collective,,,
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ron gomez
Trad climber
fallbrook,ca
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Jul 12, 2010 - 01:23pm PT
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Lynnie....yer freakin' CRAZY!!! Yer place is paradise! Why would you want to leave that? What's that saying...the grass ain't always greener. Stay put, all the cooks will eventually leave So Cal and then we'll have the place to ourselves AGAIN.
Peace
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Lynne Leichtfuss
Trad climber
Will know soon
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Topic Author's Reply - Jul 12, 2010 - 01:34pm PT
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Would you be suggesting a reality check, Mr. Gomez :DDD Don't worry, lynnie usually does not make rash decisions........usually :D
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Sunshinesmile
Trad climber
San Diego, CA
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Jul 12, 2010 - 02:49pm PT
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Rent out your place for a bit and test out the waters up there. If you like it the value of your home should have recovered and then you can sell and move to your happy place.
The rent on your home should cover the taxes and up-keep with enough left over to let you rent a small place while you try to find a job and what not.
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Lynne Leichtfuss
Trad climber
Will know soon
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Topic Author's Reply - Jul 12, 2010 - 02:58pm PT
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silver, is there a website that could school me on the product ?
sunshinesmile, good suggestion. Thought abit about doing that. This is like taking all these puzzle pieces and trying to put them together to get the big picture. Good to hear from yo. :D
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Jaybro
Social climber
Wolf City, Wyoming
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Jul 12, 2010 - 03:09pm PT
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For those who haven't been there, Lynne has the nicest place imaginable. I was reminded of this once, when I spotted the ladder for her to pick oranges for breakfast juice for our group.
She has this place by Dint of the work she's put ito her life so far.
But life changes, and chapters flip. It sounds like it is time. it will be fascinating to see what she comes up with next.
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Barbarian
Trad climber
The great white north, eh?
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Jul 12, 2010 - 03:14pm PT
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Lynne,
Your heart and souls have already spoken. All that remains is to make it happen.
You could be the "Second-Luckiest Girl in the World" (The Luckiest Girl in the World is sometimes Taco poster who made the same move a couple years ago).
Make your next drive through the traffic your last!
BTW...if you still can't decide, you know who to consult - and he doesn't post on the Taco.
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