Hi!
I wonder why from all the posts I bumped in to thin one.
On Monday, yes, on only 4 days from today, I'll be moving to the USA with a work visa, to work in a large hotel.
I'm very exited, the hotel is beautiful, has a french pastry chef and a state of the art kitchen. I visited the please and talk to the people there , it all looks clean and perfect.
I have been making cakes for 17 years and never before work for somebody else.
I have a great business in My country, but I't has become more and more unsafe with time, since Hugo Chavez is the president.
I'm very honored to have been granted a USA working visa, since is very difficult for Venezuelans to get. I do depend of my employer for my visa, actually, the name of the hotel is printed on the visa stamp, but I'm told that if I'm not happy, I can find a new employer and move to a new job.
I'll be moving alone with my two teenage kids.
I look forward with loots of joy and hope for my new life. Your post made me a little nervous I must admit.
As for my english, it's just the way as you read in this post, I never though that it can be a problem for me.
Wish me luck, I wish you the same, and may with time your influence can better the bakery and you gain the respect you deserve.
By the way, in Venezuela the eggs are kept out, no problem for 17 years.
Paola
miss_sweetstory Frequent Member
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Thu Nov 05, 2009 2:23 am
paolacaracas wrote:
Hi!
I wonder why from all the posts I bumped in to thin one.
On Monday, yes, on only 4 days from today, I'll be moving to the USA with a work visa, to work in a large hotel.
Paola,
Congratulations on your new job. Moving to a new country and a new life is both exciting and scary, isn't it? Wishing you all the luck in the world.
Keep us posted... and remember that there are several Expats here if you need to vent, ask questions, or just need someone who kind of understands how it feels.
Ann
cylstrial Forum SuperStar!
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Thu Nov 05, 2009 3:53 am
I know it's not perfect, but I think it's an awesome opportunity to see the world.
KHalstead Forum SuperStar!
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Thu Nov 05, 2009 5:51 am
am I the only one a little grossed out by the eggs inhaling and exhaling? I hate when I remember that it was a living animal LoL
jennicita Regular Member
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Thu Nov 05, 2009 6:14 am
KHalstead wrote:
am I the only one a little grossed out by the eggs inhaling and exhaling? I hate when I remember that it was a living animal LoL
Actually I wouldn't call them former living animals. They just aren't developing into their full potential!
And remember: other things breathe, too! Wine is one of those that comes to mind...
Jenny
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Thu Nov 05, 2009 1:59 pm
Paola, congratulations on your upcoming move to the U.S. I think you'll find that most Americans are very kind and generous. Your written English is excellent, and that will help greatly. If your spoken English is as fluent as your writing, you will be just fine.
It must be very diffiicult to leave your country, but I hope that you and your children find a bright and prosperous future here! Good luck!
Ruth
tasteebakes Frequent Member
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Thu Nov 05, 2009 2:03 pm
Paolo,
Congrats on moving to US! You will love it!
Paolo,
Congrats on moving to US! You will love it!
Your eggs will be refrigerated, lol.
And so many little differences! who knows! I'm ready to learn again from start.
I know Americans love buttercream cakes, and I only do fondant, different ingredients, different all.
I'm open to new teachings but I'm with you, It must be Clean!!!
But since I'm moving I read things like the most dangerous city in all the USA is Miami!
I know it's going to be cool, and also for my kids, my dd thinks she's going to bump with the jonas brothers on the street because they are american, so we are moving near them lol
I'll keep you posted!
casmom Junior Member
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Thu Nov 05, 2009 8:16 pm
paolacaracas wrote:
tasteebakes wrote:
Paolo,
Congrats on moving to US! You will love it!
Your eggs will be refrigerated, lol.
And so many little differences! who knows! I'm ready to learn again from start.
I know Americans love buttercream cakes, and I only do fondant, different ingredients, different all.
I'm open to new teachings but I'm with you, It must be Clean!!!
But since I'm moving I read things like the most dangerous city in all the USA is Miami!
I know it's going to be cool, and also for my kids, my dd thinks she's going to bump with the jonas brothers on the street because they are american, so we are moving near them lol
I'll keep you posted!
welcome to the US, paolacaracas.. jonas brothers??.. hahaha.. that's kinda cute.. =D
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Fri Nov 06, 2009 6:52 am
So you are moving to Miami Paola? Don't fret. You should be fine if you are in a decent neighborhood. Every major city in America has a "bad" part of town or maybe several "bad" parts of town. Your downtown areas are generally fine during the daytime but might be a bit intimidating at night. As for the Jonas Bros. They live almost a whole country away from Miami and now reside in California (they are from New Jersey though). Okay so I have a 6 going on 16 year old niece who is a Hanna Montana and Jonas Bros. freak!...LOL I use to have family who lived in Miami (former sister in-law) but they all moved back here to Texas. I think my ex husband's uncle still lives out there. He goes by the name of Robert Woods and is a premier mansion builder there in Florida. His real name is Kiko Pineda...LOL
At any rate, congrats on the new job! You will do fine I am sure. And yes you will need to learn buttercream skills but your fondant skills (which are amazing) will also be very necessary too!
tw1nkle Junior Member
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Fri Nov 06, 2009 1:35 pm
Hi Tasteebakes! I am a native New Zealander and just wanted to reassure you that we are not all the same here in NZ
One thing I can say is that our Labour Laws are very strict and you were right when you said that you cannot 'get rid' of ANY employee native NZ or not. There has to be grounds for mis-conduct or lack of performance for disciplinary proceeding to be started. Then it is a long process with several followups where employees are given opportunities to rectify their behaviour. You can be reassured that if you have a contract with this employer then these laws apply to you to! Having said that most contracts will state what consitutes 'serious mis-conduct' and any of these behaviours can result in instant dismissal.
Eggs here are always just out in the open I put mine in the fridge when I get home, but only because I don't have very much bench space otherwise I would leave them out - just what we've always done.
I have never worked in a bakery so have no idea about what commercial practice is like - but all kitchens must be registered and have a rating. Is the place you work in rated A? The tearing the bags with her mouth was disgusting!
The marshmallow thing cracked me up! We don't get anything like the marshmallows that are available in the US! Also, no-one here would know what RKT was - the closest we get is called Honey Bubble Slice..
Keep your chin up! Not all us NZ'ers are the same alot of us are normal lol
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Sun Nov 08, 2009 1:20 am
I'm confused, those marshmellows look normal to me!!!! (from the UK) What are they like in the US??
Eggs in the UK aren't refridgerated when sold, although they are normally positioned near to the fridge section in the shop. Some people put them in the fridge when they get them home, others don't.
Congrats on going to NZ, I'd love to go. It does sound like the 'aging lady' sees you as a huge threat and doesn't want to retire. If I were you, I would carry on with what you are doing - keep your standards up, continue to mention it to the owner, don't talk to the 'aging lady' unless it is work related and if the owner doesn't sort his bakery out, I would look for somewhere else. $200 isn't much to pay to change really when you think that if the environmental health people came round, perhaps they could be shut down? I saw a program about a NZ department of health and they appeared to be really up on the cleanliness of their restaurants/kitchens etc.
Good luck for the future, perhaps you can open a bakery next to theirs and sell your cakes
Caths_Cakes Frequent Member
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Sun Nov 08, 2009 2:53 am
Have to agree with those are UK marshmellows (mmmmmmm mellowygoodness ) And the eggs are the same, you can go in to any asda and find big barrels just sat waiting to be sold , i do this weekly, and buy almost 50 eggs and in two year ive only had 1 egg that was bad!
So sorry to hear your having so many issues with this person, perhaps, with her age etc, she is finding to let her 'livley'hood go?
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Sun Nov 08, 2009 12:22 pm
US Marshmellows (not marshmallows) are softer, lighter and fluffier.
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Sun Nov 08, 2009 12:38 pm
Here is the RKT I managed to make with the marshmAllows. Same texture, different taste. If I try again I will seperate the pink ones out, they are affecting the whole flavor. Those are white chocolate chips on top.
Makes great RKT sculpture stuff though and that's what I was after!
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I put mine in the fridge when I get home, but only because I don't have very much bench space otherwise I would leave them out - just what we've always done.
) And the eggs are the same, you can go in to any asda and find big barrels just sat waiting to be sold , i do this weekly, and buy almost 50 eggs and in two year ive only had 1 egg that was bad!
