11/19/2025
Chances that younger me (chef) never had but I now know off.
1. Learn German language. With this language you can train as an apprentice in Germany to became a chef. All you have to pay for are German lessons in your home country. Exam fees and eventually your flight to German after you get placed. You get a monthly stipend a month for your expenses. Minimum of €900
2. J1 visa to intern in the US. You need to be studying a culinary or hospitality program for this route.
3. H/B1 visa to work as as a Sushi chef (could have trained for sushi at one of the hotels I worked at, but I never put in the effort to learn 🤦🏿♀️)
4. I never regretted not working in the middle east. However, if you are still young and only need experience Dubai and Qatar are great places to get experience before venturing off to another destination.
Which opportunities did you not know off as younger you that you now know off?