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sarah
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What are some advantages and opportunities for advancement as a bartender?
I currently work as a host at a place with a bar. The bartenders interest me and I want to decide if i should follow through with it and get more opinions.
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Doc Frick
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Sarah working as a bartender can be an exciting way to interact with lots of different people, work in an exciting industry and learn new skills. If you're considering applying for a position as a bartender, it will be helpful to learn more about the job first. Please review the advantages and disadvantages of working as a bartender, make sure the job is a good fit for your personality and career goals.
One potential con of working as a bartender is the limited growth potential of the job. While experience and hard work can qualify you for raises, or even management opportunities, bartending rarely offers the same benefits of a traditional career in terms of access to insurance or professional development opportunities. Sarah if you hope to make a higher wage or gain benefits by becoming a bartender it might not be a sustainable employment solution.
While having your weekdays free to complete errands or spend time with others can be nice, for some, working evenings and weekends can be a con of the job. Because many others have an opposite schedule, working in bartending can mean you don't have the same free time as others in your family or friend group. Some bartenders also have to work on holidays, which might not work for your needs. Working late nights can cause some to sleep in later in the morning, disrupting sleep schedules and leading to unhealthy habits. While not always the case, some professionals don't do well with bartenders' hours and expectations.
Hope this will be helpful Sarah
One potential con of working as a bartender is the limited growth potential of the job. While experience and hard work can qualify you for raises, or even management opportunities, bartending rarely offers the same benefits of a traditional career in terms of access to insurance or professional development opportunities. Sarah if you hope to make a higher wage or gain benefits by becoming a bartender it might not be a sustainable employment solution.
While having your weekdays free to complete errands or spend time with others can be nice, for some, working evenings and weekends can be a con of the job. Because many others have an opposite schedule, working in bartending can mean you don't have the same free time as others in your family or friend group. Some bartenders also have to work on holidays, which might not work for your needs. Working late nights can cause some to sleep in later in the morning, disrupting sleep schedules and leading to unhealthy habits. While not always the case, some professionals don't do well with bartenders' hours and expectations.
Hope this will be helpful Sarah
I appreciate this, thank you for the advice.