I think I'm done...

[Mikeb]

My dream is to own a restaurant and work for myself.

Of course that dream is quite far off, so recent goals are to finish my apprenticeship, then travel abroad for awhile.

Anyhow, thanks for the replies everyone, the situation has been corrected, everythings going a bit better now...

[100folds]

Originally Posted by Mikeb

Some good advice in here. I think I'm just gonna have to put up with the BS... Learn to be more cynical (ie. not assume people know what they're doing), and just put up with it for a few years until I can ditch this city and go overseas... I'll just keep telling myself that the low wages are worth it since I don't have to pay for full-time school...

I think that you have had a tiresome 2 years. My first twoyears wer tough as well and it was difficult to get out of that puppy image that everyone has set out fo you.
As far as pay goes, the bucks are here, you just have to demand them. But yes, going to Europe will improve your situation. Although I have worked for enough European chefs to know that it is **** compared to here. 15 hours/day, 6 days a week. You have to have the passion. And if you do they might show you something after 10 years. Just joking, have fun regardless and let the passion rule.