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My name is Martin I'm 22 and I'm from Norway. i have a promising career in Norway as a cook. I work for some of the best chefs in the world here, but i would really like to work in New York and explore and learn new things. although i don't want to leave my career behind me, It's what i love and care for. the problem is that i don't really have the capital to move there and work at a fine restaurant, because of the fact that the don't pay you enough to live in New York without having some extra capital.
To work in NY i have to get a job before i can apply for a work pass, so they can "exploit" my situation and make me agree for lesser pay for a job, just to get it.
So do anyone here have some tips on how to handle my situation or where to find a good restaurant that actually pay enough to live in New York as well as work at a restaurant where i can learn more.
I'm sorry if my English sucks i did my best
Thanks in advance
Martin
Edit: I'm not moving the permanently just for around 1 year or so.
Last edited by martingt2; 10-14-2013 at 08:26 AM..
I second this ^.
OP, you said it yourself; you don't have enough capital to move here. If you're going to move or visit somewhere, not just NY, you'll need somewhat of a solid plan to be secure.
My name is Martin I'm 22 and I'm from Norway. i have a promising career in Norway as a cook. I work for some of the best chefs in the world here, but i would really like to work in New York and explore and learn new things. although i don't want to leave my career behind me, It's what i love and care for. the problem is that i don't really have the capital to move there and work at a fine restaurant, because of the fact that the don't pay you enough to live in New York without having some extra capital.
I doubt if you come here you are going to work for the best chefs in the world. I doubt you will get a job in a fine restaurant.
First, Martin, welcome to the forum - and your English is quite good.
I have to agree with the others that NYC isn't a place move to, unless you have a lot of money saved up.
However, I will offer you a wild suggestion. I have no idea if this will help, but you should consider writing a letter - a real, formal letter - to a chef in NYC named Marcus Samuelsson. He was born in Ethiopia, but raised in Sweden, and is now fairly famous here after having been the past chef at NYC's premiere Scandinavian restaurant, Aquavit. And he seems like a lovely guy. Maybe nothing will come of it, but maybe he'll sympathize and have a suggestion.
You should not move here, at least not right now. Build your career in Norway and keep NYC in the back of your mind as you think about what you want to do in the future. Maybe working your way up will open doors for you to travel or relocate.
Personally, I hope I get to visit your lovely country sometime soon.
Norway is amazing i spent 4 summers in a row there. I agree with reaching out to marcus for advice,if he even responds, hes currently involved with The Red Rooster in harlem.
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