Thanks guys for the input. I appreciate it. It helps a lot.

And Joeyt, my, my, don't we sound bitter and unappreciated. Maybe you should do something you like. I wish I did have a sugar daddy and then I wouldn't have to bust my ass 6 days a week to pay my rent, utilities, bills and take care of my kid as a single parent. Some people read too much into what folks say and think. My advice to you, worry about what you do and not what I do. If expressing love for my line of work makes me a scab then so be it. The whole reason for asking for advice in the first place is because I want to be well paid. NOT take pennies only. Thank God I don't have to depend on people like you for my living because you probably pay pennies to hard working folks who need to make a living. Very nice to assume I have a sugar daddy. I'd make you an offer to take the job but you can't afford it.

By Cateringkid (Cateringkid) on Monday, August 13, 2001 - 03:26 pm: Edit

Joeyt, I apologize for that last remark I made about offering you the sugar daddy position. It was rude and uncalled for. One rare moment in time where I allowed myself to get pissed about what someone thought about me. You're not the first to make that assumption and you won't be the last. Something I've found that women have to deal with in this profession.

Again, thanks to everyone else who offered advice. I've submitted my salary request to my chef and he's crunching numbers to see if he can make it work.

By Chefmanny (Chefmanny) on Monday, August 13, 2001 - 04:23 pm: Edit

Ask for what you want!!! that's the bottom line.
At some point you will say I can't afford to work for that. Period!!!

By Chefspike (Chefspike) on Monday, August 13, 2001 - 05:26 pm: Edit

To joeyt, read this.
what was that!? take it easy, we have all been there, where she is now, by getting good advice now she helps keep the pay rate high for all us woring stiffs. She's been around the block, she's not going to sell herself short, but man, don't turn people off to asking for advice. go baste something.
Peace.

By Cateringkid (Cateringkid) on Sunday, August 26, 2001 - 10:31 pm: Edit

Hi everyone. Just thought I'd update you on the salary thing. Based on the input I got here, I asked for 100k, the signing bonus, benefits and a car. I told them that I'd settle for a Durango 4x4 fully loaded.

When they finished wiping the tears of laughter out of their eyes, they told me to be totally honest about what I wanted, etc. So I asked for 38k with benes. I figured that was reasonable. They agreed. I'm happy, they're happy and again I appreciate the input.

By Panini (Panini) on Monday, August 27, 2001 - 05:24 pm: Edit

Hey that sounds pretty good. I can't believe they would actually promise you drugs though.

By Chefmanny (Chefmanny) on Monday, August 27, 2001 - 07:18 pm: Edit

Panini you are old! we are probably the only two that get that! How old are you? 42 here. I remember we had a cook we called the pharmacist, like all good establishments should; and he had everything man, black beauties.....aah the good ol' days.

By ChefSpyke on Monday, August 27, 2001 - 07:27 pm: Edit

Hey!, I remember those! It's been awhile. Used to make my scalp feel like it was taking a walk, off my head. Can,t get good ones now I bet. Not that I'm looking or anything......ya know?
Peace.

By Chefmanny (Chefmanny) on Monday, August 27, 2001 - 07:31 pm: Edit

U R old 2!!! ChefSpyke!

By ChefSpyke on Monday, August 27, 2001 - 07:39 pm: Edit

Watch it, watch it........I gots friends you know.
Panini, we should go to this south Flo-i-da, and show Manny how old guys Rock! in the kitchen.
But not until I've had choked/pulled, beat with a can chix-pork meat. LOL! I'll bring the benes....
You drive.LOL.
Peace.

By Chefmanny (Chefmanny) on Monday, August 27, 2001 - 08:25 pm: Edit

You guys should come down man! we'll have a blast.

By Cateringkid (Cateringkid) on Monday, August 27, 2001 - 09:58 pm: Edit

Benes....oh man I remember those. Sheesh, I guess I'm so old that I didn't make the connection until someone brought it up. Heh heh heh. Never indulged though. I watched. You know, like Clinton? Never inhaled.....

By Chefspyke on Tuesday, August 28, 2001 - 07:40 am: Edit

hey cateringkid,
hows the job?

By Panini (Panini) on Tuesday, August 28, 2001 - 06:48 pm: Edit

manny, I'm 45, I lost my partner last week so my body feels 65 this week. Drugs, forget it, couple of beers and I'm ready for bed.
Spike, I'll see ya this weekend.
Manny, would love to come visit. I just might end up teaching at this pace.

By ChefSpyke on Tuesday, August 28, 2001 - 08:04 pm: Edit

Yes!. Dallas, BBQ, Buds, Damn good Pastry and new friends?
Forgetaboutit......whats better?
Everyone, we are meeting at Paninis Cakes, Sat.
Sept 1,in DALLAS. Bring your tools, we'll help the old guy out, 65 my a**. We got your back.
Peace.