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Subject: Re: Class or no class....
From: zyedgo
Posted: Fri Sep 21. 2001, 14:08 UTC
Followup to: "Class or no class...."  by Rick  (Fri Sep 21. 2001, 13:11 UTC)
> 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


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