Bartending As A Career
Bar tending was always thought of as a no good profession in the past. It was assumed that only drunks and alcoholic became bar tenders. This myth was perpetuating for a long time and only in the past 2 decades has this imaged changed.
Tom Cruise in the movie, Cocktail, glamorized the occupation and brought it some respect. Today, bar tending is thought of as a great job and many people are trying to be bar tenders. The job offers excitement, loud noise, friendly people (most of the time), clean fun and a chance to meet lots of people from all races, genders and age.
Bar tending is not for everyone; one has to like the atmosphere and the hours. The bright lights, noise, the occasional drunk and ongoing celebrations is only cut out for a select few.
While the profession sounds glamorous, most bar tenders would agree that it is a lot of hard work and one needs good working habits to survive. Bar tenders start work late in the evening and usually work past midnight.
The job is demanding but stable. People drink no matter what the occasion, good or bad. Bar tending will always be a steady job with steady pay.
8 Responses to “Bartending As A Career”
July 3rd, 2008 at 6:52 pm
The only thing that scares me about bartending is the amount of skill involved. If I was confident that I could make a good drink, I’d be a bartender in a second - it even fits in with my ideal schedule!
July 4th, 2008 at 1:15 am
Bartending definitely has a certain caché. When compared to similar service jobs it commands quite a bit of respect. (especially from the opposite sex)
July 8th, 2008 at 3:41 pm
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July 11th, 2008 at 11:33 pm
Wow! nice post buddy!
I’ll will in touch with you …on the Blog
Stumbled you ! cheers
July 13th, 2008 at 10:41 pm
WoW! this is the great job make for best carreer
I’ll will Accept This…..on the Blog :
Stumbled you ! cheers
July 18th, 2008 at 4:08 pm
Hey Joe,
I’ve been a bartender for about 8 years. The job is a great one and not too difficult. I always found people respectful when I mentioned what I did. The money was great. The only thing that gets to be much more difficult than folks realize is the hours. I used to get home around 4:30, sleep until 1 or 2 in the afternoon. You loose contact with your friends that have normal hours.
Bruce
July 31st, 2008 at 1:21 pm
Bartending is damn hard work but a great social life and a good living! How many years do you think before a bartender would burnout?
August 8th, 2008 at 6:36 am
good article, thanks
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