interioroutflow | 4 years ago | on: Ask HN: Is Anyone Here a Professional Baker?
I am currently one month in to learning on the job as a baker. I can’t speak for the job market, but I can say that working at this job has given me a new perspective on restaurants, bakeries and food. It gives me lots of ideas for opportunity and innovation related to my previous career / school experiences. I don’t think I plan on being a baker long term, but I find the work itself to be really gratifying so I might change my tune! It’s rewarding to see so many people immediately enjoy & be nourished by something I’ve made. Once I got the hang of things the repetitive processes have been a relatively easy way to feel a flow state. It’s also cool to create something I didn’t think I was capable of making a couple of weeks ago. I am working part time and highly recommend at least trying a part time baking gig at a place that’s willing to train you on the job. Thanks for the reason to reflect!