The new job is going very well and I'm pretty excited about my future with this firm. I am doing high-end, global concierge work, and since I am more of a mid-level gal, it means that I have to learn how to fake it.
The first week of training consisted of how to read menus of French restaurants, memorizing the details of the best restaurants in Manhattan, and an intro to the ins and outs of schmoozing with rich, successful, and important people. Before long, I'll be able to discuss wines and vacation villas and easily offer the five best alternatives when you aren't smooth enough to grab a table at Nobu or Buddakan. Luckily, I do have an up when it comes to club recommendations in Vegas [thanks Rachy!]. Also, before long I'll be buds with the Maitre D's at fancy places so I can impress my friends when I invite them along.
I am pretty excited because I think that familiarizing myself with some real world and marketable things will help me out in my freelance writing endeavours. And hell, if you're going to sell your stuff for money, it helps to sell it to the publications with wealthy subscribers.
And now, for my favorite-NY-restaurant-even-though-I-will-never-buy-a-$500-meal: 21 Club. Sure, I can most likely afford the 3-course option, but the 7 course in the basement sounds like a date!
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So, Anthony's roommate is a concierge and he gets all sorts of free dinners and should you find yourself in such a position, I think you know who to take.
I completely need to hear more about this concierge job! what a dream! Why doesn't Chris ever tell me this stuff, this really cool stuff about you!? Fill me in, ASAP.
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