If you are thinking of making a career change, looking for part-time work to earn extra money, or maybe you just want to socialize more, the answer may be Bartending. For starters you literally cannot beat bartending for a fun, energetic work environment. You will constantly meet new people and have lots of social interaction. High pay for short hours is just another great reason. Most shifts run less than eight hours, but in that time you can easily make $100, $200 or more in tips.
Plus bartending offers extremely flexible hours and is a truly "portable" job, You can take your bartending skills just about anywhere in the world and easily find a job! Considering the fact that over 70% of the American population consumes alcoholic beverages, the availability of job opportunities for professionally trained bartenders has never been better.
The U.S. Department of Labor has predicted that the number of bartending jobs in the United States is likely to increase by at least 45,000 between the years 2010 - 2020. Additionally, the Department of Labor has also reported that as of May 2012, for the areas including the East Coast & Central United States, the top five states for highest paid bartenders are, Vermont, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Virginia, and New Jersey.
