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I lead a small bakery that primarily makes pie, and my best and only full time employee is out of the country for the next two weeks
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I lead a small bakery that primarily makes pie, and my best and only full time employee is out of the country for the next two weeks


Wish me luck, guys… At least I don't have to work the day of Thanksgiving, so shout out to those who do. Chapstick, because I don't smoke.

by Memento-Mori00

28 Comments

  1. SoggyMcChicken

    Just a little something to take the edge off.

  3. CellE2057

    Burt’s is okay in a pinch. You fuck with Earth’s Daughter? Their eucalyptus mint is the only one I use now.

  4. ObsessiveAboutCats

    Good luck! And good on you for not smoking.

    Treat yourself to some ice cream or other favorite treat once you have survived or as needed.

  5. babytigertooth005

    When I was a full time baker at a pie shop November ran us ragged. RIP to your rotator cuff’s. God speed Chef 🫡

  6. Metallurgeist

    Drink lots of water. It helps you recover faster. I’m sort of in the same situation as you currently although the cook quit entirely lol

  7. Iatemydoggo

    I am entirely reliant on energy drinks and CBD and I would collapse without it at this point. If they try to call me in the day before Thanksgiving to make rolls or some shit I’m faking my death

  8. SquirrelOk5454

    That’s a while lotta flakey crusts that gotta be rolled into existence. Take care of yourself with muscle rubs and maybe a massage after season. My condolences to your rotator cuffs!

  9. nutria_twiga

    Oof chef, couple more hits of that and you’ll find yourself outside blowing bubbles.

  10. Jessica_Iowa

    Please for the love of your lips get away from wax chapstick it’s super drying.

    Covergirl makes a fantastic chapstick.

  11. holyshpit

    Oh, dang, that sounds like it’ll be rough. If you were in the LA area, I’d totally go help out.

  12. cubgerish

    Looks like you’re holding the wrong “coke” for the job.

  16. ChixawneyFarms

    Much respect for not giving him/her shit for taking 2 weeks at a time during your high season.

  17. Crafty_Statement_176

    From one fellow pie baker.to another,.we got this shit.

  18. drukqsx

    Enjoy working Thanksgiving without the dude. I’m not jealous.

  19. LocalCoffeeLlama

    I can’t explain it, but I love this picture so much lol

  20. brianandrobyn

    I feel ya. We’re about to grind out just over 1000 next week. The preparing has begun.

  24. IceColdDump

    It is day 320 of the year 2025 today. So you are within one week of day 314 of 2025.

    Really makes ya think he planned this…

  25. GnarlyMarleyy

    Honestly, as someone who mindlessly licks and smashes my lips together while focusing or in the zone, I appreciate the chapstick

  26. bleeblorb

    Where are you? I’m a displaced baker lol. Maybe I can help.

  27. Sudden-Advance-5858

    Brother, I’ve got some superior lip balm for you, if you want a little holiday care package from Badger, let me know Chef.