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Old Jan 3, 2007 | 06:25 PM
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You know I have always thought it would be fun to be a bartender. Actually a Mixologist...the ones that know what a bartender knows but then some. Flair type mixologists, you know with the tricks and stunts and entertainment sounds appealing too. So for the new year gimmie your opinion.

Should I jump and go to Bartending school in LA for the next 1.5 months??
Old Jan 3, 2007 | 06:28 PM
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Hell yes! And make a Liquid Cocaine for me.
Old Jan 3, 2007 | 06:29 PM
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Done, with a little bit of shooting fire for extra appeal?
Old Jan 3, 2007 | 06:30 PM
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Fire is ALWAYS cool. :D
Old Jan 3, 2007 | 06:34 PM
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Bump for more votes PLEASE!
Old Jan 3, 2007 | 06:55 PM
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makes great money and always on your feet
Old Jan 3, 2007 | 06:58 PM
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def. should, I would maybe not to actually work but just to know how to do all that stuff for my own parties and such.
Old Jan 3, 2007 | 07:06 PM
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Well I have always wanted to have the knowledge and decided I am tired of not doing it so HEY! Plus, yes I hear the money is really good if you are good. I would never turn down extra cash! :-)
Old Jan 3, 2007 | 07:25 PM
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there are bunch of bad bartenders that still make good money.. haha.. if the venu you are at are busy enough.. drunk people won't care if you aren't top notch.
Old Jan 3, 2007 | 07:31 PM
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I say go for it as long as you have that kind of a personality!
Old Jan 3, 2007 | 07:36 PM
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So are you going to watch Cocktail a bunch of times and take notes?
Old Jan 3, 2007 | 07:40 PM
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Yes. I went to a bartending school here in Wa. You can get a good side job, or even a good main job. Depending on the place. Tips can be fenominal. Plus, at parties, you can be the shiznit by whippin up some wicked drinks.
Old Jan 3, 2007 | 07:44 PM
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So are you going to watch Cocktail a bunch of times and take notes?

HAHA! Nah, I am researching a few schools in and around LA. Would like to start by the end of this month. Just want to make sure I get to a good school with a great reputation. If any of you can advise on this that would be awesome!
Old Jan 3, 2007 | 07:49 PM
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I would love it if I could make a living bartending. Some places, you can make a decent living, but I haven't heard of too many bars/restaurants that offer benefits or health insurance.
If I could, I would work at a video store and bartend.
Old Jan 3, 2007 | 08:33 PM
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Originally Posted by ricktoyota73
I would love it if I could make a living bartending. Some places, you can make a decent living, but I haven't heard of too many bars/restaurants that offer benefits or health insurance.
and thats the downside. its best as a part time deal.
Old Jan 3, 2007 | 09:00 PM
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Originally Posted by Andrew1782
Originally Posted by captainlaziness
So are you going to watch Cocktail a bunch of times and take notes?

HAHA! Nah, I am researching a few schools in and around LA. Would like to start by the end of this month. Just want to make sure I get to a good school with a great reputation. If any of you can advise on this that would be awesome!
You're in LA. Substance means nothing, image is everything. That being said, if you have cover model looks, a bright smile, and great personaility, then it doesn't matter if you ____ in a mixer and serve it over ice with a cherry garnish, you'll make loads of cash
Old Jan 3, 2007 | 10:16 PM
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^^^^ lol, I am not in LA I live 2 hours north but would go to train in LA. Geez pee in a mixer and top it with a cherry, I can do that already!
Old Jan 3, 2007 | 10:40 PM
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hells yeh dood go for it if you want it then u can be surrounded by hott chicks and keep them entertained with your talented mixology hands.
Old Jan 3, 2007 | 10:45 PM
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Well folks looks like I may have my first class on Saturday!
Old Jan 3, 2007 | 10:48 PM
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good job and good luck foo



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