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By: shefzilla com Blog Archive Passion | Indoor Grills

shefzilla com Blog Archive Passion | Indoor Grills — Thu, 04 Jun 2009 01:08:34 +0000

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By: The Recession — Opportunity for Startups? Yes. « Kadet Communications

The Recession — Opportunity for Startups? Yes. « Kadet Communications — Mon, 11 May 2009 22:14:17 +0000

[...] and passion are key, but more critical is the willingness and ability to outwork the competition. As the Insider notes, big competitors [...]

By: Kate Rogers

Kate Rogers — Fri, 08 May 2009 18:37:36 +0000

This and Shefzilla’s “talent” post are both great. Agreed on all counts: The myth of talent can lead to inertia and entitlement. “Passion” is often misplaced enthusiasm and lack of awareness (i.e. The dude who walked out on cleaning duties). That said, though, you guys create the good stuff, and it’s hard to blame the working stiff who reads himself into that life.

But holy grits – aren’t we all looking to fulfill passion and realize talent? Something about constant, grueling, thankless work just isn’t as sexy. I’m glad I’m having a cow about this when I’ve got a giant pile of papers next to me. Ugh. Back to it.

By: Solveig Tofte

Solveig Tofte — Fri, 08 May 2009 16:50:34 +0000

There are indeed people who like to yell, and people who like to get yelled at (it does take 2 to tango), but Hell’s Kitchen is waaaay over the top. And sure, some of us do like to chuckle a bit about the people who can’t hang – but that’s work, isn’t it? Every industry has a few points of pride that define it – and sometimes it’s just good to laugh about some of the craziness.

By: John Minn

John Minn — Fri, 08 May 2009 15:29:19 +0000

Why does it appear that the working environment in the restaurant industry is so bad ? And some people seem to derive a certain satisfaction from contributing to this abusive behavior. There are other industries where people work under heavy pressure, but abuse, yelling and swearing is not considered a solution there.

My question is admittedly a bit tainted from the occasional watching of Hell’s kitchen – and the innuendo in the above comment. So what’s the real scoop?

By: Tomas

Tomas — Fri, 08 May 2009 14:11:12 +0000

Send those people to me, Solveig. You know they won’t last an hour in my shop. And I could use a laugh. Really, really could use a laugh.

By: May 8 Morning Roundup « The Heavy Table

May 8 Morning Roundup « The Heavy Table — Fri, 08 May 2009 09:48:12 +0000

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By: jane

jane — Thu, 07 May 2009 18:45:37 +0000

I love that others love to make bread. I love to eat bread.