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does anyone remember zack nelson’s old music blog? does it still exist?

I don’t think anyone really reads this blog, so I’m just going to start documenting my current state of affairs in the kitchen. I’m having my first real people problems at work. My boss is young, clearly inexperienced as a chef dealing with dofferent personalities, etc. plays favorites, but has the talent and drive to hold up the title. I’m stuck attempting to manage the weakest cook we have on the weekends for brunch, who the chef owner admittedly stated hasn’t improved since he started two years ago. Pretty sure the Chef de cuisine doesn’t like me personally, so I have to figure how to improve our relations if I’m not to be wasting my time. I was told the “talking back needs to stop” when really I only defend myself if I feel wronged or cornered. Generally it’s when the chef de cuisine wants to feel like a chef and go all gordon ramsey without any real problem solving or genuine concern for development in those working under him. There’s no trust there. He seems to hide his dark side from the chef owner, so explaining his tendencies just seems like hodge podge to him. Anyway...having a hard time rn.

I have a really hard time allowing myself to have relationships with people that have contrasting beliefs and opinions about things I particularly value. I feel like it limits potential bonds with people I otherwise admire and respect. Is this something about myself that I should work on or is this a totally normal and acceptable friend selection process?