Being a Dealer
Because no one at all asked, but I’m sure someone must want to know, I’m going to answer the question: “What does it take to be a casino dealer?”
The answer: four things.
- The ability to stand for eight hours
- The ability to be nice to people, even assholes and morons. Especially assholes and morons.
- The ability to do math in your head.
- BEING REALLY REALLY LOUD.
Number one, most people know from previous jobs. Lots of dealers have had jobs such as cashier or bartender. Number two is sorted out by the interview process. Number three becomes apparent during training.
Number four is the most underestimated part of being a dealer. Being surrounded by talking, slot machines, bands, etc., you have to get the attention of someone who is somewhere — God only knows where — behind you. Any sense of politeness or respect for not totally breaking the eardrums of the people in front of you, at your table, has to be left at the door if you have any chance of getting anything approved.
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