Bartender job WARNING

[Patches]

<p>too make a long and embarrassing story short, I need a second job to make ends meet.&nbsp; I was desperate, and was willing to believe things I normally wouldn't.</p><p>&nbsp;I ended up paying 199 dollars for something I really shouldn't have- I signed up for a likely bogus bartending class and recruiter I probably should not have.&nbsp; I am expected in this class&nbsp;Monday, but I am going to attempt to get my money back.&nbsp; AFTER signing up I did research and&nbsp;found a VERY DAMNING testimony.&nbsp; </p><p>&nbsp;<a href="http://newyork.craigslist.org/lgi/res/235411899.html">http://newyork.craigslist.org/lgi/res/235411899.html</a></p><p>&nbsp;Please read and heed.&nbsp; Wish me luck- I am going to try and get refunded after work tomorrow.&nbsp; I feel so fucking stupid, duped, but mostly ashamed.</p><p>PS- I really don't know anyone too well, but if anyone here knows of any part time employment that they are willing to pass on, please pass on.. <a href="http://www.myspace.com/richie01178">www.myspace.com/richie01178</a></p>

[Poochie]

that really sucks man, I hope you get your money back. i have been tempted to do that myself. i know there are a few places here in Milwaukee that advertise such places..now i know what to look out for, thank you! good luck.

[Don Stugots]

good luck bro.&nbsp; if they dont give you the money back.&nbsp; go street on them and ask again with a baseball bat.&nbsp;

[KC2OSO]

<p>From the Craigslist post:&nbsp; &quot;At first he (Mr. Vail) was very defensive and told me he would not give me my money but after I told him I was going to report him he changed his tune. I believe the reason may be that he is not even licensed.&quot;</p><p>That might be a good route to take.&nbsp; I like the baseball bat angle too.&nbsp; A .38 pointed at his nutsack might do the trick also.</p><p>Best of luck &amp; Cheers!&nbsp;</p>

[angrymissy]

Did you pay with a credit card?&nbsp; If so just dispute the charge and it will be really easy to get it refunded.

[FUNKMAN]

stab him with a screwdriver in his fuzzy navel

[Don Stugots]

<strong>KC2OSO</strong> wrote:<br /><p>From the Craigslist post: &quot;At first he (Mr. Vail) was very defensive and told me he would not give me my money but after I told him I was going to report him he changed his tune. I believe the reason may be that he is not even licensed.&quot;</p><p>That might be a good route to take. I like the baseball bat angle too. <font size="2"><strong>A .38 pointed at his nutsack might do the trick also.</strong></font></p><p>Best of luck &amp; Cheers! </p><p>&nbsp;as lil' jimmy might say &quot;i like the cut of your jibe.&quot; </p>

[sailor]

<font size="2">i'm no expert but after reading that craigslist it's about what i'd expect from a $200 bartending course.&nbsp; doesn't sound like a scam too me, just sounds like that other guy is bitter he hasn't been able to get a job.&nbsp; if this guy has been pulling in about $250k a year for many years and this is the only guy who has a serious complaint against him, not so bad.&nbsp; also, if it was as bad as he claims, the sheer volume of complaints would have shut him down a long time ago. </font>

[KC2OSO]

<strong>STUGOTS1</strong> wrote:<br /><strong>KC2OSO</strong> wrote:<br /><p>From the Craigslist post: &quot;At first he (Mr. Vail) was very defensive and told me he would not give me my money but after I told him I was going to report him he changed his tune. I believe the reason may be that he is not even licensed.&quot;</p><p>That might be a good route to take. I like the baseball bat angle too. <font size="2"><strong>A .38 pointed at his nutsack might do the trick also.</strong></font></p><p>Best of luck &amp; Cheers! </p><p> as lil' jimmy might say &quot;i like the cut of your jibe.&quot; </p><p>&nbsp;Right back at ya Don Stugots.<br /><br />Seriously Patches, take the class.&nbsp; If it's a complete waste like the Craigslist thing says, give the owner a chance to give the money back.&nbsp; If he refuses then threaten to contact your attorney, the Better Business Bureau, &amp; on up the food chain. </p>

[Tenbatsuzen]

<p>Not for nothing, the best way to learn how to become a bartender is read a Mr. Boston's book, do research on the net, and if you've done waiting tables before, the rest comes easy.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>It's rare that people want ultra-fancy drinks, depending on the bar.&nbsp; Shots, beers, martinis, margaritas, LI Teas, Bloody Mary's, etc.</p>

[sailor]

<strong>Tenbatsuzen</strong> wrote:<br /><p>Not for nothing, the best way to learn how to become a bartender is read a Mr. Boston's book, do research on the net, and if you've done waiting tables before, the rest comes easy.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>It's rare that people want ultra-fancy drinks, depending on the bar. Shots, beers, martinis, margaritas, LI Teas, Bloody Mary's, etc.</p><p>&nbsp;<font size="2">yeah, other than wack-fancy places it's a bit of a rarity to have to make anything other than a two-mixer (scotch/soda, vodka/cranberry, vodka/red bull) or the previously mentioned standbys. </font></p>

[Bellyfullasnot]

<p>Try a limo/town car job.&nbsp; Motorvehicle doesn't charge much.&nbsp; You make your own hours, and it's better than a cab.&nbsp; Good luck.</p><p>&nbsp;</p>

[Don Stugots]

<strong>Bellyfullasnot</strong> wrote:<br /><p>Try a limo/town car job. Motorvehicle doesn't charge much. You make your own hours, and it's better than a cab. Good luck.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;i think one day, i will drive a town car for a side business or after i retire.&nbsp; </p>