While the work is brutal, I loved every restaurant job I have ever had. It is so much fun, having a lot of food to experiment with, the silly gallows humor.

Hopefully you connect with a good crew.

You are the newbee so remember these four rules:

• Be on time every time
• Be in the right place
• Be in the right uniform
• Maintain good personal hygiene

I don’t know how you feel about your parents making that decision for you but it’s the right thing to do. Getting a job will give you experience, resilience, confidence, and if you’re lucky, a little money.

How old are you? Do you need to fully support yourself?

I would love a foot café… but not joking, good luck!!