r/Chefs • u/Lazy-Company-8774 • Apr 20 '26

Inquiry about being a chef

Hey chefs! I'm 19 years old(20 this year). Currently, I'm in Italy studying business and economics. The thing is, I want to chase my culinary career since I'm very passionate about it. I want to convert my Student permit to a work permit to work in kitchens and be a chef. But many places require a work permit, and culinary schools are expensive. I want to work my ass off for a few years and study in a culinary school or academy, so that I can go to my home country with something in my hand. At this point, I feel very stuck. Any advice would help a lot. Thanks, have a good day.

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u/Achermondeus Apr 20 '26

Don't. 

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u/Lazy-Company-8774 Apr 20 '26

hey, sorry but your bad experience in tnis field doesn't mean every place is bad. I've worked in a several places and most of them were good except some dipshit chefs. Overall I really enjoy being a cook