14 years and it is coming to an end....

I remember my first day, at the first restaurant I applied for a job as waitress without any experience. I worked for free for a couple of weeks, started getting paid shifts and then as time progressed I was a full time waitress. That was back in 1996 and my first job was at a French restaurant called Le Concert in Malmo, Sweden. Throughout the years I worked my way up the latter experiencing with different type of cuisines, from cooking at a fast food joint to managing Italian and Turkish restaurants. This experience has thought me a great deal about food and hospitality management. I have learned how to work in team, not crash under severe stress and appreciate guest relations, regardless of how stubborn and rude some can be. In two weeks it will come to an end as I am forced to leave due to tendinitis in my arms, which causes a lot of pain and little flexibility. The only way to recover is to get cortisone shots and do physical therapy, which still doesn't guarantee a full recovery. Have said that it is time to depart after 14 long years. I will miss it very much, however I am excited to start a new chapter in my life.