From Career Stagnation to Olive Garden: My Eye-Opening Journey

The author shares their experience of working at Olive Garden after their writing career stalled, highlighting the physical challenges and the surprising sense of appreciation they developed for the restaurant. They learned to empathize with customers, even difficult ones, but also recognized that some people are simply self-absorbed. The author reflects on the importance of not being too hard on oneself and others, and how their time at Olive Garden taught them to accept their lack of control in freelance work. Ultimately, they found solace in knowing they could always return to the restaurant if needed.