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Subject: To be a Barback.....
From: Jason in D'ego
Posted: Sat Dec 22. 2001, 22:37 UTC
Hello all,
Well it has finally happened to me. I have been laid off from a decent paying 
job due to the unstable economic times here in San Diego. My name is Jason and 
I have been in the realm of manufacturing for that past 15 years and I think 
it is time for a change...

I have been lurking on this forum for a few days and have gained great insight 
into the world of bartending..I fear, however, that I may be too old or 
inexperienced to even consider this career. I really love being with people in 
a social environment which is probably the reason I have hated working at 
manufacturing plants for so long...

Well anyway, I am looking to gain some insight on getting my foot in the door 
and was curious if someone could elaborate on the responsibilities of a 
barback..I have never worked in the hospitality industry so this is all new to 
me.. I imagine a barback would take drink orders, serve drinks, clean tables, 
wash glasses, and help the bartender with various other bar chores. Does this 
sound correct?

Bartending school...well I read a post by a gentleman here that really hit 
home. He stated he attended a school so that he would be better equiped to 
move into a bartender position while barbacking..Very thoughtful I must say..

Looking through the local paper here in San Diego hasn't brought to many 
prospects so I imagine the "on foot" system of resume distribution is going to 
be my best bet...

I can hear it now while they look over my resume...."hmmm...production manager 
for so and so...hmmm...experience with rf and tig welding...hmmm...." Grrrr, 
maybe this is why I have stayed in the same field for so long, because I HATE 
INTERVIEWS!!! But hey change is good and I am ready for it...

Any advice would be greatly appreciated...I apologize if this has been asked a 
hundred times but I have read some older posts and didn't find what I was 
looking for but I will keep searching...

Thanks in advance,
Jason
Vista, Ca


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