Hello - I've been lurking on this message board for a while now and have
enjoyed reading your posts.
Here's the deal: I just moved to Los Angeles a few months ago and am
very interested in becoming a bartender. I've been studying the
recommended books and mixing up drinks for my happy friends and scoping
out different bars. I've inquired about jobs, but I keep hearing the
same thing - "we're not hiring," "you don't have enough experience," or
in several cases, "all the bartenders have been here at least four years."
People have told me that L.A. is notoriously difficult as far
as bar jobs go; the town's full of aspiring starlets. I'm frustrated;
I'm personable, a quick learner and a hard worker. I can't even find any
barback positions! Do you all have any suggestions for me?