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Here's my situation. I was a software engineer for about 20 years. (Always wanted to be a cook/chef but was always talked out of it.)
The company I was working for closed down in November of last year. I've always been a believer that "when one door closes, another opens" so have been trying to pursue the career I always wanted (cooking).
All of my previous posts here have been responded to by either "... why would you want to become a cook. most are trying to get out..." or "...try working somewhere first to make sure..."
Here's my problem. Although many of the restaurants in my area are looking for new help (and some have even advertised "will train"), all that I have talked to so far have said that they are afraid that after training me, I would leave as soon as I could get a "real job" again. Many have even said that they can tell that I have the work ethic that they desire but just see me as a risk for jumping too soon.
How would you in the industry suggest that I convince them that I am serious and want to make this career change? I believe I really want to do this but just can't find a place to take me serious yet.
Thanks.
Joel
The company I was working for closed down in November of last year. I've always been a believer that "when one door closes, another opens" so have been trying to pursue the career I always wanted (cooking).
All of my previous posts here have been responded to by either "... why would you want to become a cook. most are trying to get out..." or "...try working somewhere first to make sure..."
Here's my problem. Although many of the restaurants in my area are looking for new help (and some have even advertised "will train"), all that I have talked to so far have said that they are afraid that after training me, I would leave as soon as I could get a "real job" again. Many have even said that they can tell that I have the work ethic that they desire but just see me as a risk for jumping too soon.
How would you in the industry suggest that I convince them that I am serious and want to make this career change? I believe I really want to do this but just can't find a place to take me serious yet.
Thanks.
Joel