Ep.44 YOU'RE FIRED! The myth of being invincible

In this episode of FancyBread Adrian and Ed explore what it means to be a great employee versus a great coworker, the realities of being fired, and how workplace politics and networking shape restaurant careers. We’ll share insights on why people leave jobs, the importance of standing up for your team, and the value of always polishing your skills.Chapters:0:00 Ed's opener2:28 Show start3:02 Adrian's job count3:58 Invincibility, and crossing lines6:45 Employee vs coworker round 19:30 3 Point system?11:22 Have we been fired? 24 Hour Rule13:35 Preferred way to get fired16:29 Those who fell from high places18:00 That time Ed stood up for Adrian22:50 The bright side of high turnover25:32 Politics are a REAL thing EVERYWHERE...26:40 Reasons people leave the restaurant industry29:55 Self governance and what gets you fired32:03 Poor performance33:18 Violating company policies34:00 Dishonesty or theft36:21 Disrespect37:07 Ed's pirate ship analogy39:52 Backup plans, and the importance of networking41:00 Employee vs coworker round 244:23 Network done wrong48:42 Adrian's closerA podcast about the restaurant industry.New episodes out on Fridays!Also available on your preferred podcast platform.Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fancybreadmiami/Website: https://www.fancybreadmiami.comAudio Podcast: https://fancybreadmiami.buzzsprout.comThe FancyBreadMiami Podcast is about a love/hate relationship between two food and beverage mercenaries with over 20 years of combined experience.  We talk about the real, raw and sometimes misunderstood aspects of dining and working in the restaurant industry.  Our mission:  To educate, entertain, inspire, and connect.#FancyBreadMiami #restaurantlife #serverlife #FancyFridaySend us Fan Mail