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Why the question on earnings? Think about this: When was the first time you thought about a carrer? Not a job, a true bonifide carrer? Not unlike any other profession, you have to have a knack, a like, a purpose, and a true desire to do the work asked of you.
As for the response about being a legal drug dealer- does a pharmacist feel that way? does a psychiatrist? the person at the 7-11 selling smokes or dip, or soda with caffeine? hows about the guys and girls at GNC? Change your tune abit please.
I'll admit, there ARE too many irresponsible people out there that do bartend, they care little for how the person gets home, or why the person is sitting across from them, only what they make... verrrrry insular people, that would be that way in any profession.
Think before you step, please. The job has the ability to be very rewarding, emotionally and financially. Make sure your ego is in check BEFORE you start working. the new found popularity has the ability to make you insecurities more profound, thus your downward spiral can begin. Make sure you have a great group of people around you before you begin the bar route, and that their activities do not center around drinking. Have a plan, have a timetable, have a goal- so that you can be more instrumental in choosing what you are going to do for a living, rather than have your job dictate how you live.
All in all, it is fun and popular, and a big party that never seems to end and allows you to be arrogant without trying. Few things are earned though, and your reputation will always precede you never allowing you to just rest.
As for me: I've been bartending for some 12+ years[on and off], since I was 18. Its a great skill set to have when moving to a new city [or country for that matter] without a job lined up. The fine line between white and blue collar professions. A great job if you are in school and need to live and study. As for work: 3 nights a week, the range is 3-7 bills a night, averaging a bit under 6 per shift. Luckily [or unlickily] I work in a heavy bar/night club town, where skills sets [social especially] are rewarded and being a good mechanic is indespensible. Keep that in mind when you think about the city where you are from in Texas and the style of bar you are going to be working at. It changes dramatically from the coasts inward, and from areas of high population with decent public transportation vs areas where folks have to count on themselves (i.e.- their car) to get home. Cost of living, type of living... they all figure in.
Good luck.
As for the response about being a legal drug dealer- does a pharmacist feel that way? does a psychiatrist? the person at the 7-11 selling smokes or dip, or soda with caffeine? hows about the guys and girls at GNC? Change your tune abit please.
I'll admit, there ARE too many irresponsible people out there that do bartend, they care little for how the person gets home, or why the person is sitting across from them, only what they make... verrrrry insular people, that would be that way in any profession.
Think before you step, please. The job has the ability to be very rewarding, emotionally and financially. Make sure your ego is in check BEFORE you start working. the new found popularity has the ability to make you insecurities more profound, thus your downward spiral can begin. Make sure you have a great group of people around you before you begin the bar route, and that their activities do not center around drinking. Have a plan, have a timetable, have a goal- so that you can be more instrumental in choosing what you are going to do for a living, rather than have your job dictate how you live.
All in all, it is fun and popular, and a big party that never seems to end and allows you to be arrogant without trying. Few things are earned though, and your reputation will always precede you never allowing you to just rest.
As for me: I've been bartending for some 12+ years[on and off], since I was 18. Its a great skill set to have when moving to a new city [or country for that matter] without a job lined up. The fine line between white and blue collar professions. A great job if you are in school and need to live and study. As for work: 3 nights a week, the range is 3-7 bills a night, averaging a bit under 6 per shift. Luckily [or unlickily] I work in a heavy bar/night club town, where skills sets [social especially] are rewarded and being a good mechanic is indespensible. Keep that in mind when you think about the city where you are from in Texas and the style of bar you are going to be working at. It changes dramatically from the coasts inward, and from areas of high population with decent public transportation vs areas where folks have to count on themselves (i.e.- their car) to get home. Cost of living, type of living... they all figure in.
Good luck.
