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Becoming a Gastro-Bitch

My journey into the kitchen life

Adulting in your 30s
2 min readSep 16, 2024
“Venturing into the heart of a professional kitchen blends creativity, precision, and passion. In this space, every dish tells a story, and every moment is a chance to learn, grow, and master the art of culinary excellence. Whether it’s the thrill of a bustling service or the quiet focus of preparation, the kitchen is where flavors come to life.”
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I have spent my entire working life in front of a computer. Honestly, I didn’t think there were any alternatives. The target was to get a high paying job, so I applied to work at an account firm.

One thing led to another, and 15 years later, I still spend 8+ hours a day at a desk.

And I’m so bored.

I recognize I’m fortunate to have a job that pays the bills and more. A job that lets me travel and takes me to new restaurants; and colleagues that I actually want to be friends with.

Yet, I’ve been itching to get my hands dirty.

I’m a creative person at heart. I want to do something with my hands…something more than typing away on a keyboard.

A year ago a good friend lost her job, and she followed her heart to begin working at a ramen shop. The pay was shit, but she loved it.

The thrill of service, the satisfaction of turning raw ingredients into a tasty dish.

I watched from the side, trying to live vicariously through her. Stopping by the kitchen to say hi. Listening to her stories.

As deeply curious as I was to live the gastro life, I couldn’t mentally adjust to trading in my comfortable job for minimum wage physical labor.

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Adulting in your 30s
Adulting in your 30s

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Musings and self reflections of a 30 something who feels like an adult but a kid at the same time

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