Congrats on the job and wise choice too. I did the crazy restaurant cooking thing years ago. Getting the waitress to cry was a symbol of strength and earned me great respect from my peers and lotsa after-work "fun" with the crying waitresses.
If you ever want to put the hectic "Anthony Bourdain" lifestyle behind you, consider healthcare cooking. Great beniifits, predictable and fishing-friendly schedule (no late nights) and way less stress. Perhaps a bit less challenging cooking-wise but you do need skilz. I did it for 8 years after 10 in the chaotic restaurant scene and now have been managing the place for more than 10 years. No regrets.
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