What Have I Got Myself Into?

So because this blog is public, I will not be so blatantly obvious about the details of everything I do, as usual. But I will say that things have changed in my life pretty dramatically- i.e Changing jobs after 6+ years at the same hotel, chained by the "golden handcuffs" (as the refugees call them).
But I figured it was a good thing to do, you know...LEAVE and try something new- opening a huge restaurant from the very start. Opening day is quickly coming, and things have been rather hectic as one would imagine. Mostly, I find it frustrating to get things done in a timely manner.
Its rather difficult to juice a case of limes without an electric juicer, or to make a lime-yuzu curd while a man 10 feet away is cutting a hole through the wall. Not to mention the wretched sneezing fits I have had from travelling through the site to the kitchen! But things definitley could be A LOT worse. Here are the top things I LOVE about the new job (not in any particular order) so far:

1) All new equipment- Any of my friends who are cooks can totally relate to this. It is nice not to have to go through piles of sheet pans to find the one that is the least warped to bake a level cake on. Or to actually FIND lids that match the bottoms of those different-sized Cambros? Whoa!
2) All new people- Its' nice to not be the only new-kid-on-the-block. Chances are, if you are confused, everyone else is too, so you don't look like the only jack-ass in the place.
3) I was found, and wasn't looking for the job- Yeah, that feels pretty good when someone believes in you so much that they rally to get you in there, especially when they can get someone else for less. Thanks to my famous headhunter!
4) Stepping out into the unknown- I kinda like somewhat of a routine. When I get comfortable and I can do my job with my eyes closed (like at the hotel), I just go through the motions and I am not learning. I am learning again. Learning=Growing.
5) It takes me less than 10 minutes to ride my bike to work and I have parking- Bikes are faster than Muni. Bikes are way less annoying than Muni. Bikes are cheaper than Muni. Annnnndddd... I have secure parking in a garage which is great because I don't have to worry 'bout my Marin getting messed with.
6) The place is GORGEOUS! Really nice. Its gigantic but you can tell they did not hold back on anything at this place. From the plates to the cocktails, to the decor, to the food. Its friggin' cool and I am really impressed. And being a cynic, I am not easily impressed ;0)

Of course there are things I don't like about the new job, but they aren't too significant. It's just a cool time right now and I am excited to bust some ass and show 'em what I got.