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I guess my underlying question is if bartending a safe way to get through college and not get distracted? Does it pay well, etc.? Maybe I am just confusing myself for no reason at all...
It all depends on you and where you work. If you can't stop yourself from sampling the products or accepting drinks from customers and work in a low-life tavern on the wrong side of town then you might make plenty of tips but lose yourself in the process! Stay sober, work in a decent area in a decent place with decent customers who tip nicely and regularly and you can do very well.
Hint: I didn't allow my bartenders to drink on the job although they could have a "shift drink" when everything was done. They learned the polite way to refuse a drink while on the job (blaming it on the boss's rules was easy and evoked sympathy!) but they always made out well as the customer would increase the tip accordingly,
A comfortable "neighborhood" place where you have regulars is, in my opinion, way less hassle than a pass-through visitor's hangout. Good luck!
Sorry I did not get back yesterday, just wanted to know how committed to the field you are, quite and investment in money and time.
The few tenders I know work under the table..... Why not get a job in a hospital that is off hours and start getting your name into the pool?
Exactly...and thank you! I am 26 years old, not 16. I have done plenty of research and have worked in medical offices before. I know that is the field I prefer to work in.
I guess my underlying question is if bartending a safe way to get through college and not get distracted? Does it pay well, etc.? Maybe I just confusing myself for no reason at all...
well you did say you just graduated college a year ago, so i think it was fair to assume you were a little bit younger and more confused about life. a lot of kids at that stage don't realize that their first "real" job isn't going to be all ponies and rainbows.
Well good luck to you but I don't think you have researched your new field that carefully..you realize you can't work when you are going to school for PA correct?
I start school in July..going into the medical field ( not nursing) and I was told about 100 times I cannot work or I'll flunk out...
Well good luck to you but I don't think you have researched your new field that carefully..you realize you can't work when you are going to school for PA correct?
I start school in July..going into the medical field ( not nursing) and I was told about 100 times I cannot work or I'll flunk out...
I don't understand. Who is telling you that you can't work or you'll flunk out? Surely the ability to take classes, study and work a part-time job is subjective and depends entirely on the individual's ability.
I don't understand. Who is telling you that you can't work or you'll flunk out? Surely the ability to take classes, study and work a part-time job is subjective and depends entirely on the individual's ability.
Most medical field classes are 8am-4 ( or 3)...M-Thursday..after a couple months you will start clinicals..so when will one have time for studying and a job? Some people may be able to do it..but personally I'm not..I'm not about to flunk out. Also some programs now are not accepting less than a B. If you get a C..you are on academic probation next time done.
Most medical field classes are 8am-4 ( or 3)...M-Thursday..after a couple months you will start clinicals..so when will one have time for studying and a job? Some people may be able to do it..but personally I'm not..I'm not about to flunk out. Also some programs now are not accepting less than a B. If you get a C..you are on academic probation next time done.
Well it was also stressed to me not to have employment while attending school..
My cousin who is in school to become an RN-had to sign a contract stating she will not work and if she does her chances of failure will skyrocket...and she will still be liable for the cost.
u can but 40 is old for a bartender.
get a trade dont leave home w/o it.
Disregarding the fact that I disagree with you , the OP is 26.
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Why not get a job in a hospital that is off hours and start getting your name into the pool?
