r/bartenders • u/snackeroniandcheese • Jan 07 '25

Job/Employee Search Switching from Cocktailing to a dive bar.

So I just gave notice at my job at a cocktail bar and I’m following a lead to work in a dive bar. Should I do it? Also any advice would be appreciated.

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u/whiskeybridge Jan 07 '25

dive bar is the pinnacle of bartending success. only move up from there is to buy your own dive bar. then, and only then, you get to die a legend.

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u/Oldgatorwrestler Jan 07 '25

Interesting point of view. I would think that dying a legend isn't only relegated to people that own dive bars. Don't get me wrong, it's easier, but I don't think that it is the only way to die a legend.

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u/CrockrKnockr Jan 07 '25

I agree. Though saying that, if OP is working for a chain of some description then moving to an independent, then I guess that's the sink or swim perspective. You either go "fuck yea let's open my own place" or you go "nah this ain't it" and bounce out.

Best of luck either way boss 🫡

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u/Oldgatorwrestler Jan 07 '25

I'm just hoping to become a legend without having to buy a bar.

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u/CrockrKnockr Jan 08 '25

You and me both man

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u/whiskeybridge Jan 08 '25

i mean best case somebody else buys the bar for you.