I took the one week course and had soo much fun! I really worked my butt off for that week though. They're not bullsh*tting you. At all. I went in there not knowing much about liquor. I didn't know what a "spirit" was. Any bartender knows what that is. & since I'm still not even close to being 21, I don't really get to go to bars. I was able to pass the speed test, with 30 seconds left over. I know how to make a whole bunch of drinks/cocktails etc that I've never even tried. Pretty much 97% of the drinks I know how to make, I've never tried. I had a really good time there and learned a lot. My teachers were always willing to help me all the time. I recommend this course to anyone who has the right personality. But I do recommend the 2 week course. It was a lot to take in in only one week for me. And I didn't have a free minute the whole week. I studied really hard.
Yet, with all this knowledge I am still unemployed -_-
But it's not their fault or anything.
Its not that easy to get a job.
MOST if not even all establishments want an EXPERIENCED bartender.
But when all you have is an e-mail with your resume, showing how unexperienced you are.... it's hard to sell your personality, which is what truly matters in bartending.
Pros: Learned a lot, had a great time. & IT IS set up like a real bar.
Cons: its hardd to find a job!!!! :(
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