[panini]

@e360 ,

Not sure what level of college you're in or what type of major you would be working towards.

I can tell you that there are quite a few majors that will triple or quadruple your life time compensation than this industry. They will also provide you with a regular schedule and normal free time.

IT, Engineering, Biology, Marketing, Economics, Human Resources, etc.

Yes college is expensive, but no where near the cost incurred by the long hours and the toll on the body.

Just sayin

If your passion is food, a food biologist could be very interesting.

 

[panini]

@ChefBillyB ,

I had always felt the exact same way about my career.

For years, I've always heard about the passion that drives us. I sometimes felt that this was the only industry that had an understanding for passion. So much so, it almost validated

all the ( abuse ) for lack of a nicer word.

It wasn't until I semi-retired, that I diversified my efforts and invested into other professions. I can now see that there is so much more in the world to observe. All jobs that aren't in our field

are bad. Jobs, just for money.

I meet people, young and old, who have just as much passion for what they do as I had in the food world.

There are good and bad jobs in every field. I have learned that other fields can be just as rewarding and allow you to enjoy your accomplishments.

Don't take me wrong, I would have not done it any other way, then the way I did. But I also enjoy seeing my children really enjoy what they are doing.

It may be that I'm getting pretty old, but my decision making now a days does not include all the clutter that it used to in food.

Again, just my old 2 cents.