It sounds like a great system. I worked at a small local dive for three weeks
for free just for the bar time. They didn't need any help, but I knew the
owner and the bartenders so they let me come in, work behind the bar while the
regular bartender hung out like a customer. It was good training.
My reputation is exactly what I am trying to build. I would never quit with
out notice. I have never been like that. Besides I actually like the boss at
my current location. The lack of money just seems scary.
>
> > I'd quit.
> > Whatever route you choose, remember you are in control of career
> > choices.
>
> Also remember, you are mostly in control of your reputation. I'm not
> sure if beans was saying to quit without notice or not, so I will not
> make any assumptions.
>
> As for quiting, you certainly are in control of that. You can choose
> to stick it out or to keep at it or to give notice and be looking.
> However, your boss is also able to fire you for giving notice. Still,
> I am an avid believer in not buring a bridge with an employer. Even
> if the boss is a jerk and the money blows. Keep in mind that they
> gave you (a self admitted newbie to bartending) a chance and an
> "opportunity" to make money and gain experience. You should at least
> give them a thank you BUT no thank you and give them time to find
> someone else.
>
> You never know when you might run into an old manager/owner/bar
> manager again and they WILL remember you.
>
> Besides, if the money stinks they will know it and not expect to keep
> good help long.
>
> At our school we have a system where, when a new bartender decides to
> move on, he/she simply calls us and we send a new bartender that
> agrees to work a shift or two for free. The current bartender trains
> him/her and then goes on their way. The bar managers have been
> thrilled with this, as their turnover is handled for them and they
> don't have to waste time and money placing ads and interviewing.
>
> Just some thoughts.