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Subject: Preparing Myself
From: ConfusedBrainChild
Posted: Mon Jun 12. 2006, 00:03 UTC
I bartended last summer from June-November until it started getting too slow 
and I told my manager to lay me off. One busy nights at that bar, I was 
walking out with usually $80-$150. If it was a major event, $150-$250. I 
recently went back to the bar and will work again this summer. Although I have 
a feeling the money will be the same (We are a small bar in a small town.) My 
question is: I'm looking into working in the closest resort town (Ocean City, 
MD) in which I have heard stories of bartenders walking out with $300 on 
"slow" nights for next summer, but I heard a rumour its extremely hard to get 
a bartending job in that town because many of the bartenders start off as 
bouncers, waiters, security, etc. 

I'm a 5'11" male and only 135lbs, there's no way I could throw anyone out if 
needed and I've waited on people at my bar before, but have found I am much 
more comfortable and effecient behind the bar. Many of my regular customers 
have commented that I am one of the few innovative bartenders around who can 
always make a good drink. I am also very fast. How can I prepare myself for 
bigger bars though?

I have started learning flair and have considered taking the TAM. What else 
can I do to build up my resume for next season? 

Side note: I am in good standing with my current manager.


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