Burning Out

[Nick.Shu]

thanks guys, im really touched by your support. my supposition is that im feeling way left of the tracks at the moment, and just trying to get a grip on things.

the bizzarre thing is that the earlier days seem a little easier than what it is now.

once again thanks.

[lins]

Nick, My thoughts go out to you!
I think we all go, or have gone through bad patches in our careers, there is light at the end of the tunnel, you may not see it now but I am sure you will look back in years to come and see this as a learning curve, and maybe even laugh about it!
The one thing you have to remember, when all around you seems crazy! Self respect, deep down you know what you are capable of, don't let them bring you down!
Hey I once left a well paid but bad job to be a "school cook" dishing out low quality dinners to 6 year olds, but it gave me time to focus myself!
When stress is high it's hard to focus, take time for you! good luck and I wish you well!
If you can afford it, take a break!

[Nick.Shu]

thanks anneke, but i feel that an action plan would not help in this instance, but i will pay the serenity prayer (im sure that it has another name) .

suzanne - on the money - however, casualisation of the workplace in Au leaves me and many without alternative sources of income in the hard times (even though apparently it is provided for).

cape chef - you have been a good friend on this forum for a great many of years and your reply i one that i have been waiting on with its far reaching wisdom.

Kuan - thanks for the advice. You are outstanding with the fact that you can offer invaluable insights into such situations.

Many thanks to Coolj, Doug, peachcreek.

Ive got an idea as to what to do next.

[RitaFajita]

I feel for you, Nick.Shu, I really do. I have gone, in the past couple of months, from owning/running my own kitchen to working for one of the most dys***tional establishments I have ever encountered. I don't have a lot of options right now, so I have to put up with it for a while. That's not "burn out". That's just having to put up with BS

You know what is right and good. That doesn't change just because you happen to be currently employed by people who don't seem to know how to do things. Do what you can in the situation to make it the best thing it can be for you, and plan for how you can eventually use the experience to move on to something better.

Best of luck to you. I know how annoyed you must feel by the whole thing!!

RF

[Nick.Shu]

heh, update - strangely enough, im starting to harden up my exterior. I figure that it is only going to be approx 3-4 weeks until my holiday. Hours have been reduced to realistic levels (first week and 2 days there = 98hrs no days off and now 35-40 hours)

im thinking that my original post was a trite bit moany. However, with all of the related stresses at the time, it is easy to note that, in hindsight of course, that i may of made a potentially poor choice. But given the choice between an outcome that may not be acceptable to one that is and may lead to even more desperation, i pause to think that in the end, given the limited choices that i had at the time, i came up with the best possible outcome at that stage.

At least now, iam in position to be able to choose my next job at leisure.

Once again, i thank for your invaluable support.

[shroomgirl]

Great!!! so you going surfing? or is it winter down there......
hard to stop and think when you are so busy running, I'm glad it slowed down enough for you to move on if only mentally/emotionally

[Nick.Shu]

yes it is winter down here, but surfing waits for no-one just like the shrooms yeah?

besides, will be hanging in oahu in about 3-4 weeks time, for some shut down and a reality check.

life not quite as bad as i tend to look at it.

[shroomgirl]

Good for you!!! check out the cool salts..there is a red one on the islands and I think a black one.
Reality in Oahu? right......

[chefjimmy]

Having cooked a dish or two in a kitchen or two,i,ve gone through it as i,m sure a few others have.....a good answer would require more information than you gave like if you like your position and is it a good one and is it the job or life{or lack there of}thats causing you the burnout feeling......but awesoming that all is well with the job and the life....my suggestion is to try this...if its possible seek out a protege,someone to share your knowledge and secrets with...maybe in seeing thrir entusiasm in finding new ideas you might find the enthusiasm catchy and start resseking it for yourself.....goodluck my friend,my thoughts and wishes go out to you......remember this above all....blessed are those of us who can get rewarded for our passions.