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Congradulations on doing something you enjoy for a living. I have been thinking of doing the same after I stop dancing. How did you transition into this. Did you have any training?
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Ooo fun. :) I always wanted to bartend in the city. Hopefully soon though, after I take some classes.
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Originally Posted by quequisiera
Congradulations on doing something you enjoy for a living. I have been thinking of doing the same after I stop dancing. How did you transition into this. Did you have any training?
No formal bartending school, no. It was about 6 years ago I had a regular full time government job. A guy I worked with bought a bar as a side business. We were talking and I offered to help bartend. I learned the ins and out working there 1 year running the bar on weekends for him.
Depending on what kind of place you work...for the most part I'm not convinced the bartending schools are worth it.
The time I spent dancing has made me an even better flirt and if you can mix some cocktails it's amazing the power a woman has behind the bar.
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Congratulations! I went to bartending school. It does teach you some good technique, but really most lessons are learned while working.
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Congratulations!!! I always thought it would be kinda fun to be a bartender. Have fun and make lots of $$$$!
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Congratulations! I went to bartending school. It does teach you some good technique, but really most lessons are learned while working.
Yes.....every bar will have their own way of doing things. School is good if you need to learn how to make drinks. But on the job is really the best way. Every place has their own system.
I felt a little rusty since I hadn't been behind a bar in while....but it's like riding a bike...today was day 2 and I feel right back at home. It's a great career for a former dancer. ;)
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^^Yea, most of the girls that bartend in my club are former dancers. When I turn 21, I'm definately gonna start bartending and stop dancing
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Congratulations! Hope you have fun and make great money! :)
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I just finished my first full week yesterday. I made almost as much as when I danced in an average week. Granted I won't ever have a $2000+ night, etc...but it's great. Most people in NYC are good tippers too....this is a very good city to bartend in. ;D