Bartending when you are a professional worker, credibility?

Question

The situation is I work at an advertising/pr firm and to compensate for lower salary , I am thinking about taking a part time job as a bartender or maybe waitress

My question in this context is: do you think that holding such a job or anything similar to it can potentially undermine my credibility in the professional environment?
This my prime reservation

thanks in advance for all the answers
but let me elaborate on the credibility thing.
Having in mind that when you are a professional , you want to be seen by your peer as a respected professional.
my concern is :clients of our pr/advertising firm seeing me as a bartender serving them while dressed in a more revealing attire then the usual work attire.
the odds of that happening little but it can still happen

Answer 1

If you will be happy either will be OK just make sure that you do it in a professional manner.

People lose credibility if they have a horrible character and a questionable work ethic such as using people to their own personal gain.

Do either with integrity and pride.

I wish you the best !!! !

Answer 2

Depends on the attitude of those in your profession. I did it because I always wanted more $. Sometimes people looked at me as less than desireable which made me mad because they were so small minded. I was a professional, worked in good places, and worked very hard and made a lot of money. One interviewer actually laughed because I was applying for a job that required people skills. He recognized that working in a bar or restaurant certain gives you those. Some occupations require you to go through long periods of low pay while waiting to rise. Most people would applaude you for your efforts and resourcefulness to support yourself during this period. Two jobs is not easy. You will meet so many people when you bartend and people seem to like bartenders. You never know when that will help you out too.
Oh, I forgot to say. . .it never hurt me a bit.

Answer 3

I don't think there is anything wrong with it. You do what you have to do. And as long as it doesn't interfere with your daytime, professional career, you don't need to discuss it with anyone at work if you are worried that they would judge you. Plus bartending is fun if you are an outgoing person. Bartending is better than waitressing, but sometimes you have to start as a waitress to get experience.

Answer 4

not at all. i know a lot of teachers who waitress on the weekends and during summer for extra cash. i think as long as you keep the 2 jobs separate there should be no problem.