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yournamehere · 12-03-2003, 08:10 AM

There are all kinds of bar owners - those that want bartenders with a lot of experience; those that want them with no experience, so they can be taught "their" way; and those that want them right out of bartending school, so that they know how to make most drinks before starting, yet haven't already developed styles or habits contrary to the owner's.

There are also all kinds of bars - and you need to find your niche in that world - from the small, shot-and-a-beer neighborhood bar to the large club. Muzak, jukebox, DJ, or live band? Each type has its own pros and cons.

And now a warning - <b>ReggErving</b> touched on it - bartending can be "just a job" only if you have tremendous will power and responsibility. Otherwise, it will become a lifestyle. There are good points to this - it's a great way to meet people - especially women, but it will also introduce you to a total cross section of society, and a lot of society isn't pretty. And - although it's a generalization - a lot of bartenders are either complete teetotalers or hopeless drunks - there aren't a whole lot in the middle. You'll be invited to a lot of after-hours parties and be introduced to a lot of different people. If you're not already sure of who you are and how you'll live your life, you could be taken on a long, wild ride. It's not a job for the irresponsible.

On the other hand, it's a great way to meet people, and make good money - and keep your days free for school (if you're so inclined).

/been there; took the ride.

12-03-2003, 08:10 AM	#6 (permalink)
yournamehere Invisible Location: tentative, at best	There are all kinds of bar owners - those that want bartenders with a lot of experience; those that want them with no experience, so they can be taught "their" way; and those that want them right out of bartending school, so that they know how to make most drinks before starting, yet haven't already developed styles or habits contrary to the owner's. There are also all kinds of bars - and you need to find your niche in that world - from the small, shot-and-a-beer neighborhood bar to the large club. Muzak, jukebox, DJ, or live band? Each type has its own pros and cons. And now a warning - <b>ReggErving</b> touched on it - bartending can be "just a job" only if you have tremendous will power and responsibility. Otherwise, it will become a lifestyle. There are good points to this - it's a great way to meet people - especially women, but it will also introduce you to a total cross section of society, and a lot of society isn't pretty. And - although it's a generalization - a lot of bartenders are either complete teetotalers or hopeless drunks - there aren't a whole lot in the middle. You'll be invited to a lot of after-hours parties and be introduced to a lot of different people. If you're not already sure of who you are and how you'll live your life, you could be taken on a long, wild ride. It's not a job for the irresponsible. On the other hand, it's a great way to meet people, and make good money - and keep your days free for school (if you're so inclined). /been there; took the ride. __________________ If you want to avoid 95% of internet spelling errors: "If your ridiculous pants are too loose, you're definitely going to lose them. Tell your two loser friends over there that they're going to lose theirs, too." It won't hurt your fashion sense, either. Last edited by yournamehere; 12-29-2003 at 01:11 PM..