Respect
One of the benefits of my new job is instant wine "cred" whereever I go. I know that it's undeserved since I'm still so new to the world of wine, but I'm reveling in it nonetheless. My last job, when explained, drew nothing but blank stares, mostly because it was one of those industries that most people don't ever really think about. When I got this job I was immesely proud, because I knew how good the place was - but I wasn't expecting this reaction from the rest of the community. It's been so fun to walk into any wine shop or tasting in the city, and have folks tell me what a great place it is to begin a wine career and then ask me to say hello to any number of the people working there. Everyone in this town knows my boss. When they found out where I worked at the last tasting I went to, the presenter dug up a good bottle of Fino sherry for me to try - but that's another post. Anyway, I feel that my career has really gotten started off on the right foot. Now it's nose to the grindstone to move it forward!
4 Comments:
Glad you are enjoying your new job.
Are you finding that you are getting lots of opportunities to teach customers about new wines to try?
This is so cool. I get that from some of my friends -- but for me it's really undeserved -- as I am horrible about remembering things -- i know certain brands and variatals i like -- but if i'm in a fix (and not already at dinner with her) I call Kir -- who I consider my personal sommelier -- as she knows more about what I like than I do.
Justin - I'm more "behind the scenes" at the moment than dealing with customers, plus I really am still too new for that kind of thing. I've got to build up some serious knowledge first.
codymc - heh, I wish I could call my boss at any time to go through wine selection :-) Next time I make it to Atlanta we should organize a wine night!
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