Every girl should experience her own apartment, groceries in the fridge, candles lit, everything exactly how she wants it, and no man stressing her out. It really is a luxury experience.
Fun fact: Working in the kitchens at Cheesecake Factory will get you hired at any Michelin star restaurant in the world. They make everything in that encyclopedia ass menu from scratch, so if you can thrive working at The Cheesecake Factory, you have all the cooking skills that a chef will ever need. Most GMs will hire you on the spot if you show up with that on your CV.
Unless I’m working in an ER, working as a paramedic, or working as a firefighter, there’s no reason I should be expected to “thrive in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.” Just fix the terrible management and stop running your office like a circus.
Life has a way of bringing you back to reality. As you get older, peace starts to matter more than big dreams. Good sleep, decent food, a quiet walk, and time with people you love becomes enough.