as someone who is seriously contemplating attending the FCI very soon this is exactly the type of thing I am afraid of. If anyone has any success stories of externships turning into job offers or stages turning into job offers I am desperate to hear them. Hobbes.....I am also thinking about the ICE particularly due to the fact that they have externships in real restaurant kitchens...not a school kitchen. Do you think you would have been more prepared and things might have turned out differently if you had more real kitchen experience before graduation?? What did you think of the FCI...I would love to hear your thoughts...feel free to PM me. Hope it works out for you and keep your chin up.
