I'm 18 years old and a senior in high school. I've been looking at job options to pay for college next year, insurance, gas, etc. Bartending has always seemed interesting to me, especially flair bartending (look up a video of it if you haven't seen it, it looks awesome). I started juggling five years ago and I am relatively good at it, so the "flair" is already partially developed. Does anyone have experience with bartending, or could anyone offer any advice on the matter?

I wish I could tell you how great bartending is -- many of the people go

To a bar to get drunk... Most of the people are fine for a while until they're

Drunk... I really liked tending bar but the drinking I did really affected my

Regular job -- and having quit drinking now, is the best time of my life...

Most bartenders don't make that great of wages -- and tips are not good

Ok, thanks for the insights. Anyone have any experience with flair bartending or know where I could learn it?