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 opener
2:28 Show start
3:02 Adrian's job count
3:58 Invincibility, and crossing lines
6:45 Employee vs coworker round 1
9:30 3 Point system?
11:22 Have we been fired? 24 Hour Rule
13:35 Preferred way to get fired
16:29 Those who fell from high places
18:00 That time Ed stood up for Adrian
22:50 The bright side of high turnover
25:32 Politics are a REAL thing EVERYWHERE...
26:40 Reasons people leave the restaurant industry
29:55 Self governance and what gets you fired
32:03 Poor performance
33:18 Violating company policies
34:00 Dishonesty or theft
36:21 Disrespect
37:07 Ed's pirate ship analogy
39:52 Backup plans, and the importance of networking
41:00 Employee vs coworker round 2
44:23 Network done wrong
48:42 Adrian's closer


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The 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.

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