A great start to the year

Lacehim

Think of it as a another page in your book mate. There is plenty of work out there, just be postive and be willing to try something different. You might be suprised. I'm looking at re-entering the workforce between kids drop offs and pickups this year. Will only be pocket money, but I'm looking fowards to doing something that doesn't involve changing nappies! :rofl:

Ronin

Funny story today. I received a performance bonus ($380 and a $53 meat voucher) for the last quarter of last year. Looking at some study for a career change at the moment.

derrilex

I see you working the 10 - 2 shift at a coffee shop Lacehim

Ronin

Some good news. Got a job as, wait for it, a barista. Had a trial at a cafe against 3 other experienced baristas. I've never been employed as one before but got the position over the others :thumb: It's at a new cafe at newstead called (mods feel free to edit) 'The Golden Pig' food and wine school. Owners have both been chefs and one even head chef at Neil Perry's Rockpool in Sydney. Using Cup Speciality Coffee beans but challenging equipment I do the best I can & have had good feedback so far. I have taken it from 2kg ish to 8-10kg a week so far & seems to be building for now.

galumay

Great news, Ronin. It's never easy being out of a job & it happens to all of us at some time.

Koffee_Kosmo

Huge congratulations on both the new job and making a difference to the pallets of the patrons KK

derrilex

Awesome news mate. Possible venue for a mini social :thumb: :thumb:

Lacehim

Good stuff Ronin, great to hear you landed on your feet 🙂 I'm thinking along the same lines, and it's good to hear that not having any experience in the job didn't cripple your chances.

Brett_H

Great news mate! Sounds like a great place to stop for a brew! Kudos!

Ronin

derrilex wrote:

Awesome news mate. Possible venue for a mini social :thumb: :thumb:

I can ask if there is enough people, generally not open on weekends unless private function.

Lacehim wrote:

Good stuff Ronin, great to hear you landed on your feet 🙂 I'm thinking along the same lines, and it's good to hear that not having any experience in the job didn't cripple your chances.

You will need open minded employees tho Lacehim. Mine are great people to work for and admit to knowing little about coffee, but both being great chefs they know what they are tasting. I tried some speciality coffee places but didn't even get a look in, but have since had 2 other places approach me for employment. I was a bit unsure what to do as both places use the robur, LM Strada combo. I'm happy to stay where I am tho as I think the Strada is beyond me for now at least. I'm also learning about craft beer, wine and great food as a bonus to the coffee. I'll update more soon as I need to go out not. Thanks for the congrats guys.

askthecoffeeguy

hey mate congratulations and welcome to team barista! I've been making coffee professionally now for 30 years and I'm still learning new things each day - its a great journey to be on! Cheers, Pat

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