Anyone With Bartending Experience?? [View All]

I'm thinking of becoming a bartender and there is a school in my town. I've read though that going to a bartending school can be a waste of money since you can work somewhere and learn the ropes and work your way up without spending $300-$400 to do the same thing. I thought the schools provided the license though?

Also, really...how much $$$ do bartenders REALLY make? I know it varies depending on where you work...how good you are...and if you're somewhere where people tip. I've been to some clubs for college night Thursdays and I wonder how many of those college students tipped the bartender? So when I see websites saying a good bartender can make over 100k a year...I'm skeptical. Maybe if you're REALLY lucky and willing to relocate to get the perfect job.