How will I live?

51m living in Calgary. I’ve never thought about
Money, savings, investments. Ive basically lived hand-to-mouth for most of my life. I’ve recently had a come to Jesus moment around that. I don’t own any assets, have no investments, minimal savings. I need to unfuck myself. What is the best way for me to salvage my financial life so I don’t have to work until I die? I work in a low wage industry.

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u/CaptainZealousideal2 — 5 days ago
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Retirement prospects

51m making about CAD 75k per year. I have no savings, pension or investments. I’ve maxed out my earning potential in my field. Should I be planing on working until I die?

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u/CaptainZealousideal2 — 6 days ago
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Retirement prospects

51m making about CAD 75k per year. I have no savings, pension or investments. I’ve maxed out my earning potential in my field. Should I be planing on working until I die?

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u/CaptainZealousideal2 — 1 month ago

Retirement possible?

51m making about CAD 75k per year. I have no savings, pension or investments. I’ve maxed out my earning potential in my field. Should I be planing on working until I die?

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u/CaptainZealousideal2 — 1 month ago

50m earning about CAD70K per year working in the industry I have been in for almost 30 years. Typically the earnings curve maxes out between age 40-50. Is this the most I can realistically expect to earn?

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u/CaptainZealousideal2 — 1 month ago

Popup flop

As a chef of 25 years, a few years ago I decided to strike out on my own and run a popup as a proof of concept for permanent location. It was a huge flop. We were open for three nights a week for a couple months and never gained any traction. I lost tens of thousands of dollars. A few years later, I find myself thinking of trying again. Not sure what I would do differently, and my confidence took a beating.

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u/CaptainZealousideal2 — 2 months ago
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Networking

I’ve been working in kitchens for almost 30 years. One thing I never learned to do is network. Despite a long and moderately successful run, people in the community I work in don’t know who I am or what I’m capable of. I feel like I still have a solid 10 years yet, and I want to make the most of it. But terrified of putting myself out there.

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u/CaptainZealousideal2 — 2 months ago
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Popup flop

As a chef of 25 years, a few years ago I decided to strike out on my own and run a popup as a proof of concept for permanent location. It was a huge flop. We were open for six months and never gained any traction. I lost tens of thousands of dollars. A few years later, I find myself thinking of trying again. Not sure what I would do differently, and my confidence took a beating.

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u/CaptainZealousideal2 — 2 months ago
▲ 1 r/Chefit

Networking

I’ve been working in kitchens for almost 30 years. One thing I never learned to do is network. Despite a long and moderately successful run, people in the community I work in don’t know who I am or what I’m capable of. I feel like I still have a solid 10 years yet, and I want to make the most of it. But terrified of putting myself out there.

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u/CaptainZealousideal2 — 3 months ago
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Consulting as a way forward

I have been a chef for almost 30 years and have progressed as far as I’m likely to. A combination of age, political orientation and skill ceiling have put me in the position where I need to move on from operational and front line work. I’m wondering if consulting is a good next step, and if so how does one get into it? Location: Canada

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u/CaptainZealousideal2 — 3 months ago

Sexless life

I’ve been single for almost 16 years since I was divorced, and have not had sex or been inmate with anyone in that time. Seems unusual. Anyone else have a similar situation experience?

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u/CaptainZealousideal2 — 3 months ago
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First shot at restaurant ownership

I have no money, no collateral for a loan, no friends or family with money and no industry contacts. What I do have is 25 years of high end experience, modest talent and am able bodied. In this a pipe dream?

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u/CaptainZealousideal2 — 3 months ago
▲ 3 r/Chefs+1 crossposts

I am a modestly talented chef with 25 years experience. I want to level up but I suck at self promotion, networking and ‘playing the game’. Advice please.

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u/CaptainZealousideal2 — 4 months ago

I have 25 years as a chef and feel I have never hit my potential. I still have room to learn and grow, but I’ve never found a place that really allows my abilities to flourish. Advice please.

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u/CaptainZealousideal2 — 5 months ago
▲ 1 r/StartYachting+1 crossposts

Chef wanting to get into yachts

I am a Canada based chef looking to get into working on yachts in the northern winter. I have 4 years working as a chef on boats, and many more years in high end restaurants. I understand most of the credentials (I think) - I have STCW and basic marine first aid as well as food handler certs. A few questions:
- Does anyone know if TC (Transport Canada) marine medical will be acceptable as ENG1? If not, how does one get an ENG ?
- I presume a B1/B2 visa is needed? If so can I apply before I have a job offer?

Any other advice appreciated!

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u/CaptainZealousideal2 — 5 months ago