Getting back on that pole!
Hi ladies,
Just wondering if anyone could give me advice on going back to dancing after having a break? I took 2 years off but now considering going back but feeling abit apprehensive about it. I'm getting older and before i stopped dancing i was in abit of a rut and wasnt enjoying it anymore hence my decision to have a break. Anyone else have a similar experience?
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Thankyou so much Whirlerz, that thread was very helpful.:goodvibes
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I've done the same, 2 year break, returned after quitting due to severe burn out.
I have to say it's been totally worth it for me, so far, and I've been back for 11 months - though not full time, admittedly.
One thing which helped me tremendously was having identified all of the things I did wrong the first time around that made me hate stripping enough to quit with the intention of never going back. I'm sure our reasons for quitting may be different, but for me it boiled down to a lack of enforced boundaries in an extras-ridden club and not devoting enough time to balancing my life in other areas - hobbies, schools, friendships, etc. Addressing both of those issues this time around has made my experience almost completely positive.
As for the age thing, I'm not sure how old you are but IMO it doesn't really matter as long as you're in good shape and take care of yourself.
Good luck!
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I quit and go back all the time because, well... I just hate people. Lol. I've got it set up now where I only work Friday and Saturdays, then I'm full-time during the winter, with no shifts during the summer. It's a lovely balance. You just have to find what works for you! This job is hell on your well-being.
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I've lost count of the number of times I've "retired." I always procrastinate about going back to a strip club, even when I'm unemployed. It's so easy to tell myself that it won't be worth it because x, because y, because z. Then when I actually do go back nobody really cares if I'm a few years older or a few pounds heavier or my roots are showing or my leg is bruised or whatever. It's always harder in my head than it is in real life.
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Right, I need to hear this