Bartending Academy

Just a note, Cher is reviewing a DIFFERENT bartending Academy, this is NOT ABC.
Anyway, decent experience here. Steve is somewhat of a pushy salesmen. He pretends not to be, but he will try, and will try hard to sell you, if you show ANY interest at all. My experience is this:
I did the one week, two classes a day course to try and get through it as fast as possible. Even if you do this, don’t expect to pass, it’s far too much material, over 150 drinks need to be memorized. The teachers are very friendly, willing to teach and answer your questions, this is nice.
One thing I will say is that before you graduate, Steve gives you the impression that he will set you up with interviews galore and the opportunities are very huge. This is not the case at all. After I finished the tests and passed, I had to borderline harass Steve for my certification. (it took about two weeks) Finally when I went to pick it up, it was very brief, Steve said his quick congratulations and sent me on my way… so where is the help in finding a position?
I went into this pretty much knowing that they would not do much in helping you find a job, do not expect that. However you will gain the confidence and actual skill to bartend, and if you have other experience you shouldn’t have that much trouble finding a bartending job. However what I can say is DO NOT TAKE THIS WITHOUT EXPERIENCE! This course does not automatically guarantee you a position, in fact, most bars don’t care about the certification; however coupled with experience and the confidence of knowing your drinks you should be alright. Just do not let Steve use his bluster to trick you into thinking all you need to do is take the course and get the certification. Not only that do not expect the school to do anything to place you.

BOO… double BOO… TRIPLE BOO!!!
Okay, I had the bright idea of bartending my way through college… well, since I’m not good at weights and measurments drug dealing was out and though I have triple Ds, let’s just say I’m not stripper material… I thought bartending could work… I went to ABC and signed up and even threw in $ 200 to hold my place, Kinda of like… no excuses. I HAVE to do this! I already paid for half my classes!
I watched Cocktail and Coyote Ugly during finals and after graduation, I went on vacation and from the sunny shores in San Diego… I felt the urge to call the Bartending Academy. When the lady who (i think is Cosmo’s wife) told me that she has NO record of me!
Not even my application… not a thing. I didn’t exist to them! So not only am I screwed out of my spot in class… I’m out $ 200 bucks! I considered paying $ 400 and getting it over it, but I’m still a little upset about the $ 200 I already threw in. and yeah, I’m your typical broke college student so… $ 200 comes around like twice a year for me. I’m not sure WHAT to do… but I know I want to be bartender… or maybe a blackjack dealer? who knows!
All I know is that my undergraduate degree WILL be paid for by some sort of vice! It’s just a matter of picking which one to pursue!

And Bartending School has paid off… Brackin’s Bar (my favorite bar in old-​town) just hired me to train for bartender on Tuesday nights (starting tonight) — so, come on down! (and that means you too Gabi)
Some people like to knit, bowl, or collect stamps for a hobby, I am bartending…
Dreams do come true :)