Thinking about obtaining a liscense to become a bartender. Is it worthwhile?

i have a friend who bartends and sometimes makes 400 to 500 dollars in tips in one shift...it might be worthwhile if you want to work your butt off.

violentred · 26-30, M

@beermeplease That sounds pretty great money wise

beermeplease · M

@violentred yes it is. but if i could give you a piece of advice from all the conversations we had about his job, that if you do decide to become one start out at a smaller, less busy place to get some experience. if you started out at a fast paced place you'd be lost and wouldn't want to do it anymore...good luck and cheers

violentred · 26-30, M

@beermeplease Makes sense I'd probably drown and be miserable. I used to wait tables at a bar so I have some knowledge.

orioninthenight · M

You can only use it for this one job that is just borderline a step above being a waiter and it is a job that involves cleaning and mopping.

I think instead you should spend the time on a skill that isn't as dead end as this.

Eventually all these skills you gain should stack up as you are on a career track so that you are able to tell people that you know the hands on and theoretical of whatever.

But bartending? Bartending is just where that skill ends, unless you plan on owning a restaurant someday.

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NativePortlander · 51-55

@orioninthenight Back in the day when I knew them it was, when the average 3 bed 2 bath home only cost $95,000, or a 2 bed 1 bath townhouse apartment was only $385 a month.