Beautifully written, but I have to ask...where is the satisfaction?
I'm a recently retired engineer. I spent my career working in high pressure, high tech electronic system development...military radar and missile fire control. It was life critical work and the stress was enormous, but there was also enormous satisfaction in the work as well.
Given all you've described, where is the joy in the job that keeps people coming back to the kitchen every day, rather than shouting "Fuck this for a joke" and going off to get a comfy government job?
Not limited to chefs. Ask an intern, or a baby lawyer, or a journeyman (woman) anything. This is not normal. It’s what the God of Mammon demands of all his minions. Watch Musk jumping up and down like a nut job and you can see where the definition of “success” gets you. Try redefining enough. You may find joy and peace sweeping the floor slowly or kneading a batch of bread.
Enlightening, disturbing and very well written.
Thank you for the like. I appreciate it.
Beautifully written, but I have to ask...where is the satisfaction?
I'm a recently retired engineer. I spent my career working in high pressure, high tech electronic system development...military radar and missile fire control. It was life critical work and the stress was enormous, but there was also enormous satisfaction in the work as well.
Given all you've described, where is the joy in the job that keeps people coming back to the kitchen every day, rather than shouting "Fuck this for a joke" and going off to get a comfy government job?
Great question, that answer is in the next piece.
Thank you, I'm looking forward to it!
It's like re-reading Kitchen Confidential!
Thank you, I only wish to be at Boudain's level. he was the greatest communicator on food and is sadly missed
Butter!
chills and butterflies
“No culinary ballet” ballerinas work 12 hr days in pointe shoes!
Not limited to chefs. Ask an intern, or a baby lawyer, or a journeyman (woman) anything. This is not normal. It’s what the God of Mammon demands of all his minions. Watch Musk jumping up and down like a nut job and you can see where the definition of “success” gets you. Try redefining enough. You may find joy and peace sweeping the floor slowly or kneading a batch of bread.
Thank you for the like. I really appreciate it. I agree that most people are sold an unrealistic idea of success.