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[mybudgee]

So... I have been at this so very long. I wonder when it will finally relent. Ah yes, the anecdote.

 

I have been in a hotel job for a few years, & I am sick of it. So much corporate rhetoric, so much BS. It is never about the food, despite being a "culinary dept."

 

I have decided in the last week or so that I am fed up. I arranged a "stage" (pronounced like mirage) which in the culinary industry is a kind of "working interview". Anyway, I had two of them today, starting at 9am. (I am NOT a morning person)

 

So, my conundrum is as follows; the 1st job prospect is a small business, not yet open, nor an established concept. It is half doughnut bakery & half bistro/coffee shop. Sounds kinda risky, but one of my better friends is the GM. (some very cute femmes in the FOH) Also it will be about a 20% pay cut at first... 

 

2nd prospect is a higher-end/upscale farm-to-table restaurant, with seasonal menus and badass chefs. It is more or less my DREAM JOB, but I fear it my not pay what I am currently making.

 

One more thing; I am not used to being in control of my own professional destiny

 

What should I do BSN??!!??!!

 

[Decepticon Leader Sully]

[mybudgee]

Sully you bastard...

[Killdren88]

Eh, I'll take a happy job over the former. Anything you can potentially cutback on to afford things?

[dreamgazer]

Go for the upscale joint. Sounds like the creative freedom and challenge you're needing.

[mybudgee]

Eh, I'll take a happy job over the former. Anything you can potentially cutback on to afford things?

Uh... maybe the sweet, sweet whisky?

 

[Killdren88]

Uh... maybe the sweet, sweet whisky?

 

 

Eh, booze is booze. I just get a bottle of Malibu rum with some guava juice and I'm good.

[Dio Demon]

Eh, booze is booze. I just get a bottle of Malibu rum with some guava juice and I'm good.

And prepare to be run out of off-topic in 3, 2, 1...

[Killdren88]

And prepare to be run out of off-topic in 3, 2, 1...

 

But I do have a fondness for gin and tonic...and of course there is always the Captain. My brother was in the navy so got me to try all sorts of things...SCUBA Steve is revolting.....

[Fidite Nemini]

Even if the second job potentionally pays less, is it enough to sustain you?

 

If yes, it's obviously a good pick.

And if it pays enough to sustain and then some, it's the superiour choice imho, because in the end a job that you really like is a very rare opportunity.

 

And even if it may not work out financially in the long run, you always have the potential to switch jobs lateron for something that might pay more, but getting a dream job isn't something you can pick often.

 

It's your decision really, your life. So in the end, you actually should totally ignore everyone in here and make your own decision.

[mybudgee]

Even if the second job potentially pays less, is it enough to sustain you?

I have been wrestling with this question for years

[Fidite Nemini]

I have been wrestling with this question for years

 

Unless it comes with widely fluctuating/insecure income (or you have terrible budget restraint ), that question should be easy math.

[mybudgee]

Unless it comes with widely fluctuating/insecure income (or you have terrible budget restraint ), that question should be easy math.

the only time I have bad $$$ control is in February at a "gentlemen's club"

 

[Dobbysaurus]

Go for the dream job. 

[mybudgee]

I feel a bit like this guy LoL

 

[leighzard]

Do dream jobs have evil exes?
This is not a bad conundrum to have. Congratulations!
I also vote for The Kitchen.

[malloc]

Go to your dream job dude.  

 

[malloc]

I'm in a similar position btw.

[DEUGH Man]

Dream jobs also pay better as you improve at them.

[mousestalker]

Follow your dream. Also it sounds as though it will provide good experience for later jobs and career advancement.

[Fast Jimmy]

Farm to table restaurant, hands down. Working with top talent people in your dream job is worth a small pay cut.

[Chewin]

Just do it for the money.

 

 

But in all seriousness though, a healthier working environment sounds more ideal, and if you are able to cut some of your living conditions (meaning if that will cut it for you on a financial level) then opt for the second.

[Serelir]

2nd job sounds really cool! I'd eat there. It also has great potential + experience and the opportunity to make a name for yourself, network and branch out into other areas.

[mybudgee]

network and branch out into other areas.

No Facebook allowed ITT!!

[A Crusty Knight Of Colour]

If the second job pays enough to keep a maintain a similar quality of life you currently have with a few cutbacks, you'd be crazy not to go for it.