Trying to Make a Decision
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| Sat, 01-20-2007 - 2:55pm |
On Thursday I met with a representative of a bartending school and enrolled immediately, partly because he pushed the sale on me and partly because I do want to take the plunge and expose myself to nightlife, something which I have always found stressful. Feeling uncomfortable about the expensive cost, yesterday I called back to speak to the director of the bartending school and did some research on my own. I got a sense of what the profession is like. At the same time I found out that while the representative was sleazy, the establishment is legitimate and has good connections with many bars, clubs and restaurants in the city.
I am still deciding if I should continue. While there are cheaper bartending schools, it is okay to pay more for the connection. On the other hand, if I withdraw on Monday morning, before the first class, I lose the $80 registration fee which I can accept as a lesson, a price for my impulsiveness, albeit an expensive one. Right now, I will put out the three questions that are nagging me, so you can give me an opinion:
1. Am I upset at myself for letting the rep push the sale on me, for letting him tell me what to do?
2. Am I thinking realistically about the financial risk?
3. Or am I just looking for an excuse to not grow, to not push the comfort zone?

I'm not sure what made you do it or how you are feeling, but I can tell you that it bites doing something impulsive which you regret down the road especially, where money is concerned. I once found myself at a pyramid scheme meeting that my brother had gotten sucked into. My gut kept telling me that it was a scam but there was this tiny percentage tugging at me, wondering what I could potentially be missing out on. I ended up basically throwing away $400.
I realize that this place is reputable and you could potentially earn money as a result but I totally understand where you are coming from on the impulsive tip.
I hope you are able to make a decision. Maybe you should go ahead and go through with it. I don't know how much time would be involved but being behind the bar may give you some new found confidence. Maybe you'll get accustomed to this nightlife which you currently find so stressful.
Thanks for the reply. I have decided to withdraw since at the moment the financial risk is too great. It does not make sense to put down a big sum of money to receive bartending lessons when I am not too comfortable with nightlife. I may put down money for something with which I feel more comfortable, or I may learn bartending when my financial situation improves. There is no reason to put myself at so much risk. In regard to the eighty dollars, I will just pretend that I lost my money clip.
I thougt you are from the UK. Why did you say that you lost $400?
No, I was born and raised in Nashville, TN, USA baby!
I guess I misunderstood your post. I thought the eighty bucks included everything. I think you made a wise choice.
Good luck!