Some folks would say the same thing about software development sucking.

I think it probably depends on which restaurant you work at and on your skill set and ability to thrive in that fast paced environment.

The difference is that software is easier money if you have the knack for that type of work.

But it’s like anything: you have folks who are passionate about cooking but not business savvy. They might be excellent cooks but the potential customers just eat greasy shit and don’t appreciate nuance of vegetables and spices—and so the chefs are at the mercy of substance-less customer demands. How can one be excited about that?

Anyway, I don’t think the folks quitting their jobs fit this category because talented chefs can make a lot more than minimum wage. But it’s still relevant as one must be excited to go to work in the morning.