Message 16178 of 22774 in Behind the Bar

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Ok...let’s see if I can’t get an answer w/o stepping on a landmine here lol

  So here is the situation:

I have been on what you might call a 
transitional/vision-quest/vagabond/exploration type journey for while now and 
I want to try my hand at bartending.

The problem:

Well I haven’t exactly done this [bartending] before

The question:

If I memorize say 20 drinks and BS a resume (I very honed skill of mine?) how 
hard would it be to get into bartending at say; a local Seattle Bar (nothing 
fancy just pouring for some local bar or club)
 I don’t want you guys to think I am belittling this profession; however, I 
Unfortunately do not have time or money to go take one of those bartending 
classes (I have 1 and a half weeks to get a job), I am a VERY quick study and 
do very well w/ people (did car sales for 2yrs, mgr for a small store for a 
while, etc.) now what do I need to know and make to...pull this off!

                            Thanks,
                             -SuperchargedRS