Any Bartenders here?

[JesterOfSadness]

<p>I ask this cause I was thinking of going to Bartending school, to get some extra cash.</p><p>Is bartending worth it?</p><p>Are the payoffs good?</p><p>And is it difficult to learn 300+ drinks?</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Any info will be appreciated</p>

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[furie]

i used to pull pints at my father's place. I made good money; paid for
college. But we only had beer, so there was nothing to learn.<br />


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[PapaBear]

It's fun (if you work at the right place), you make tons of cash, and you definitely don't need to memorize 300 drinks.<br />


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[monsterone]

<p>don't waste your time or $$$.&nbsp; it's bullshit.&nbsp; you do not need a certificate/ to be certified to bartend. <em>but...</em> having a set of tits will propel you much farther/ quicker.</p><p>in college i started as a barback and did security.&nbsp; i worked with some cool bartenders and showed initiative and they showed me the ropes.&nbsp; gradually, i worked my way up, still doing other jobs though i had the head bartending shift on saturday nights.</p><p>ultimately, unless you find an in, it's increadibly difficult.&nbsp; and from what 'm told, bartending school will only get you placed in some shit as dive w/ lil advancement.</p>

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[PapaBear]

<p>M1 has a good point. I started at the door, where I worked. That led
to barbacking, then on to tending. It's the only way to really learn.
Also... the most important thing (besides tits) is personality and
confidence. When I started a shift, the show started.&nbsp; </p><p>Pick
the place where you want to work, and be there at closing time way too
often. You'll end up working there whether planned on it or not.&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p>

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[monsterone]

<p>haha furie is a pint puller.</p><p>and papa put it right: <strong>the best way to learn.</strong> bartending isn't all it's cracked up to be.&nbsp; you will work weekends if yo want to make money, and not get out until probably 6 in the morning, cleaning up.&nbsp; then have to wind down for an hour or so.&nbsp; good $$$ though.</p>

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[badorties]

<p>&nbsp;</p><p>i took a class a few years ago, and you're really paying for the job listings that each school provides ...</p><p>get your self any of the dozens of drink&nbsp;(or web sites)&nbsp;books out there, get a credit card-sized address book and write down the more common drinks under each letter ...&nbsp;</p><p>memorize and practice ...</p><p>all you really need to know is glass, ice, liquor, topper and garnish&nbsp;... know the basic liquors: vodka, gin rum, tequilla, whiskey and scotch; get down all the basic juice drinks: cranberry,&nbsp;orange, grapefruit and pinapple; learn the different collins and sour mixed drinks; then the martinis and manhattans; finally, learn a few basic shots ...</p><p>if you've spent any time around drinkers or in a bar, you can get an idea of which drinks to know -- people everywhere basically drink the same shit ...</p><p>craigslist and the voice has daily listings for bartending gigs ... learn the basics, show a little self confidence and you'll have basically the same chance at a gig ...</p><p>another thing is to hit every catering hall in your area, halls have a very hight turn over rate and the money isn't that bad ... if you get a bite, spend $100 on tux pant/shirt</p><p>i have a&nbsp;word document (if you're interested) that has all the basics ...</p>

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[Furtherman]

I tried to get a gig for a loooooong time but in the NYC area, you gotta know someone to get in.&nbsp; I do it on the weekends and a few times during the week.&nbsp; Good money, and if you get a good bar, you'll mostly be pouring beer, opening bottles and making your basic mixed drinks.&nbsp; But if someone asks you for a mojito, just tell 'em you don't have any mint leaves nancy.&nbsp;

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