Summer Job

I went up M hill today to think.

I have applied at a few restaurants for a part-time job. As a VISTA Member, I could not get a second job. Now that I am free as a bird, I discovered that I am tired of being poor. I am very glad I have something I love to fall back on: 20 years in food service, front of the house and kitchen. While cooking brings me joy, serving brings in a better supplement to my income. The right restaurant for me will have an opportunity to do both. Maybe catering. Haven't done that in a while. 

Applying at restaurants now is different than when I was a student or even before that when I was a hospitality industry professional. Now, during interviews, they ask why do I want to work there and if I think I'll be there long.

I have learned this year that a desk job is not what I am looking for in a career; I need far more interaction than that. I have always loved food and food service, and I hope a full-time job for the summer will turn into a permanent part time fun job. I am enjoying my internship but I miss working in a restaurant. I miss the fun and people. I miss the smells and clangs from the kitchens. I don’t miss the aching feet and back. I have struggled this year far more than I thought I would. I think I want to do something familiar. This is going to be a long summer when Max goes to South Carolina to visit for a few months. He misses his friends and I don’t want to go back, so we compromised. And I’ll have tons of extra time to work my butt off!

So if you know of a restaurant that might be a good fit for me, please let me know.