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Originally Posted by AlpineE92M3
I own a restaurant. Although it's been in my family for almost 30 years, which my father imigrated here from Greece with not a cent in his pocket and opened his own business...the money is undeniably great, but the long 70hours+ night and day, working in hot kitchens during the summer, dealing with shitty customers (not all), and all the breakdowns that happen in an old building. Life is great, but damn, it is some back breaking, hard earned work. Can I just have a desk job with some air conditioning? But honestly, I wouldnt trade it for anything. I was born and raised in the restaurant business, and although I went to college and have a degree in automotive technology, I still LOVE the restaurant and will always. Hard work makes me a better person in my mind. Did I mention the money is great owning ur own business?
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Typical Greek! hahaha
Same here brother. Parents just closed 30 years of ownership. Agree 100% with everything you said. My dad is on vacation now in Argos and calls every other day to check the totals, inventory...I call him a Malaka and hang up.
I have worked there since 9 years old. Luckily with my education I got out of running it full time, but you're never really out...I'm still there a lot after work and on weekends.
Money is great, but the hours...got to love the golden handcuffs.
*Worst job I ever had was working in the meat department of a large Supermarket...I'm honestly surprised I didn't become a vegetarian with what I've seen, smelled and had to clean up.