Dilemma

[Nils]

Tonight I at work I was offered the position to become an apprentice chef. It is a very tempting offer. Working there is not work cos it is such a fucking laugh. I think I would enjoy working there, but there is a lad who is there who gets a huge bollocking everyday but that is cos he is unreliable.

On the other hand I am reliable and I am quite a good cook anyway. It is £4.35/ hr (although my pay is reviewed next month).

College is ok but not brilliant. But I don't want to ruin my chances of being a minister.

What should I do?

[Simon Pieman]

Stick with college. My cousin has worked as a chef and hates it. Did a few 80 hour weeks as well

[yeo]

I agree cheffing sounds like a complete bastard until your top of the game.

Its something that you need a real passion for and as you ulimatly want to do something else id say dont bother.

[Simon Pieman]

I think the problem is that even if that job is ace, you won't be there forever

[Nils]

Yea but I could stay there for 5 years and the become a minister.

[Simon Pieman]

What if the place went under? Happens alot

[sonicyouth]

stick with college.

(i haven't been to any lessons this week)

[Dazzza]

College, cheffing can be a fucking riot, I did a bit when I was at college the first time round doing a HND but it's a hiding to nothing unless you're qualified and as Yeovil said at the top of your game.

Every chef I know detests the hours and pay if you're serious then get them to pay for a good training course at college a couple of days a week.