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http://www.npr.org/2011/03/15/134568267/regulators-try-to-light-a-fire-under-culinary-schools This is the truth brothers!!!!

Haha! I remember a chef in France that killed himself because he got a bad review. He still retained his 3 Michelin Stars, but it wasn't a perfect review. Yeah you got it. I gave up being selfish when i got married. Well i tried giving it up... it's a hard habit to break.

Dave, you said it brother!

when i get burned i just leave it. as long as he skin isnt broken then no need for anything. some cool water right after the burn and thats it. that is if i'm not too busy with work. I blame my brain degenration on all the beer that drink in order to make the burns stop hurting. Guys no...

Yeah usually just get a whole branzinni or arctic char (nothing too price or large) and see what happens... It really stinks to see them for get to scale the fish or forget about the pin bones.

exactly. I'm losing out on the health care. Going into it with a not so great plan that cost a ton.

i'm probably going to start out with some VDH from wally mart. then make a move from there. any suggestions? not into anything with a strong scent. i keep reading about the C.O. Bigelow/proraso stuff. Soo many choices, not enough money.

Peter and Spike. Thank you both for different perspectives on the subject. I hope i make the right choice, whatever it may be. I think i need a tums... my stomach is turning just thinking about it.

thanks jim. I'm loving both of these forums. Problem is when i start my paperwork, it takes me twice as long. I guess thats the price i have to pay to be informed.

when i worked at the Sea Grill over at rockerfeller center i saw the am sous drop his tongs. When he went to pick them up he planted his forehead on the plancha. I never heard a man scream like that before.

are you sure we haven't worked together??

you are right on the money with that one Shankster. But my creativity is not being stifled as of now. The actually let me buy whatever equipment i need/want up to a certain limit of course. But like you said the more they give the more they want. I seems like they want a new menu for every...

Thanks spike for the words. I don't want to get stuck in the "comfortable zone." But then I do have a family to think of. If i was single it would be a no brainer. As of now it feels like the present job situation would be most satisfying as a family man. Both jobs offer me the creative...

Hello Jim. I was reading a couple posts the other day and I saw your signature (before you changed it). I was wondering "what the hell does a badger have to do with a blade. So like a dummy I decided to follow it and see where it takes me. So i started reading the site and all its glory...

So i got a job offer today. Been through two interviews and a tasting. Then salary negotiations. They offered me a good amount to be the Executive Sous. But the problem is their benefits package compared to what i get now stinks. $1400 a month just in health insurance for the family plan vs...