just having a bad few nights
Ok i'm sorry but I'm a little down. The last 3 or 4 nights i have worked i have been off. It seems ever one i talk to is not ready or out of money. I have never had this happen to me. It's like my timing is off. Has this happen to anyone eles? ANy tips to get it back. Thanks Mandi
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Try not to let yourself become negative or frustrated. The customers will sense it. It's been a really BAD week for me as well. People are saying it's because it's tax week? Whatever, just try and stay positive. Things will get better!
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Yeah, it definately seems like there's a bunch of guys out this week looking for a free show.
But Lyssa is right that you can't let it affect your attitude. I know, easier said than done. If I keep getting "rejected" I will eventually go change outfits and see if that helps to recharge my spunk.
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mandi, be veerryy patient and pleasant. When you walk up, act like you're talking to the most interesting guy in the world.... especially if he's a fatty or a baldie! :) (No offense, guys). Since the customers have less money right now they want to have the best time possible so you basically have to be so cheery and into them that they can't resist.
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Yep, it's a bad week... ugh! Stay positive and don't let anyone see you suffering. Dont act desperate, just act as if it's all fun fun fun!
That's what I have had to do, and this is the worst week I have had in a long long time.
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the past few weeks have sucked, i haven't been banking as much as i used to, its like pullling teeth lately, I have read this board a lot lately, and trying to just remain postive, and believe me i have felt like just throwing in the platforms lately!!! it will get better, it helps to know that its not only me
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No matter what business you're in, there's always busy high money making times and then there's slow no money making times. I own a small business that I run out of my home and there are times when my phone doesn't stop ringing and then other times I wonder if the phone will ever ring! Keep your chin up and dont' let it get you down. Remember, it's not because you're doing anything wrong and that it WILL pick up again. Try to keep a journal of the really busy times, the averag times and the slow times. You'll most likely see a pattern and then you can plan for it such as put extra money aside during the busy times so you'll have more for bills during the slow time. For my business (a temp/staffing service) it's always really slow in the winter, right after Christmas thru February and then when April comes, boom, it's really busy all through the summer months. It's helped me knowing when it'll faster and slower and it might help you too!
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sometimes it's just your turn to eat shit. I know I have certainly been there. It's not fun, but it is part of the industry. I just tell myself that the whole world can't be in love with me all the time, and every dog has his day....... It makes it hard, but try to keep a positive attitude, because you never know when some guy will come in and get like 20 dances with you. keep smiling and never give up.
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Thanks everyone. It helps to know your not the only one. I worked on Easter and made up for it, It was one of the best nights I have ever had. I hope it is turning around for everyone eles. Mandi