> I'm kinda new here so forgive me if this question has been asked
> repeatedly.
go to the forums menu and search the forums with the keyword school for some
400 comments/questions. this is one of the most frequently asked questions
here.
> At any rate, I'm basically stuck in a go-nowhere kinda job
some people feel that way about some bartending jobs
> Some say that the school is a total waste of money and
> doesn't really prepare you for big crowds and so forth
I share that opinion about it but have never been to bartending school
> say that barbacking is basically like cheap labor and that you don't
> learn much by doing so.
Depends on where you are and your attitude.It is scut work and the wages are
low and your income is dependent on how generous the bartender/s are.You can
make more money and have just as good a chance of moving into the postion by
being a waiter.
> ($695 for a two week course that also provides job placement)
take the placement part with a grain of salt.Most places idea of placemnt is
to give you a list of possible job opening.I have asked this many times here
before with no answer: Is there anyone out there that got placed in a job by a
bartending school?
just my opinions maybe someone can give you a more postitive outlook
Dennis