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    What, in terms of numbers, would it take for you to quit stripping? Just as an example, I would stop dancing if I could only make as much as I would in a department store job. Granted, it's pretty close to that now but I am looking for a different club.

    But what would it take for you to pack your stripper bag permanently? How bad does the market have to get before you find other work?

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    Under 150 a night..I think

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    Default Re: When is it not worth it anymore?

    If I was consistently making less than 200 a night, I would probably throw in the towel.

    For me though, it's less about the numbers and more about how I feel. Of course I want to make money, but if I'm getting upset every night, it's not worth it to me and I'll take a break from it.

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    if i was making the same as i was at a dept store, i'd still do it just because of the freedom to set my own schedule and stuff. its more about how i feel than the money.

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    Well, I went from 300-500 to 150-300 to being happy if I made $75. So, I found another job that paid about $75 a night, but with all the hours and the set schedule, I quit that and went back to dancing. I've had many a $30 night lately, but every so often I have the good ones. I just need dancing a few more years to get me through college, then I'm done with it!

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    It's also about how I feel, rather than the money.

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    I hate when people use numbers to determine this, as I believe price of living and payrate is different for everyone everywhere. Because one girl would quit if she makes less than 200 doesn't mean I would!

    If I make as much in dancing as I would in department store work... I'd STILL dance. I only work 6 hours, as opposed to 8, I can work whenever I want, as many days a week as I want. The oppurtinity is there for a high rise night. My job is easy, I don't get bossed around, the customers is NOT always right, I can get hammered if I want (sorry, but I love my liqour). So... I guess what the poster above said... to me it's a mind set. And you know, as long as the bills are getting paid I'm happy, hah.

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    I'm pretty much done now. It's more about how i feel then about the money. Stripping hurts my self confidence, body image, sex life, anxiety level and happiness. I'm still working 1 night a week for that extra bonus cash, but i can't handle more then that. and I'm only doing that if i really want extra $$! (like for a vacation, big treat for myself.... that type of thing.)

    my new weekly job more then pays the bills, so that's enough for me. I love the work, I'm happier, my home life is better...... plenty of reason to go for a pay cut!

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    I would quit permanently(and will) as soon as a job with equal or better $$ AND freedom comes along.

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    I don't think I'd say it wasn't worth it. I've learned alot about myself and my own boundries, not to mention how to rock a stage. Once I had my daughter though it all changed for me. I loved the dancing, the lights, the loud music, the attention. But when it came time for me to put her in school I decided to let it go. I still have my pole here at home and anytime I get the urge I crank up the music and dance away. Don't sweat the small stuff I guess is what I'm saying. Do what feels right and you'll know when it's time to hang up your heels.
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    I would quit if I were making less than 10 dollars per hour (averaged by week, not day).

    I wouldn't be happy to take that pay cut though, that amount of money is still worth the flexibility while I'm in college.

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    Quote Originally Posted by cameron_keys View Post
    I would quit permanently(and will) as soon as a job with equal or better $$ AND freedom comes along.
    while not the main factor in my retirement, it was certainly one of them.

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    I believe change is gradual. As they say when one door closes another one opens.

    I would experiment with some other clubs first, and then ponder other options/interests you have that could earn you as much or more as you want to make dancing.

    It really doesn't serve you well to quit dancing to work at a paycheck job making the same money. You lose the freedom you have to pursue other more profitable interests in your spare time.

    I would just take it slow and see what develops.

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    When ig et my career off the ground somehow....

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    Quote Originally Posted by Lola Rose View Post
    It's more about how i feel then about the money. Stripping hurts my self confidence, body image, sex life, anxiety level and happiness.
    Yep. All the times I've quit stripping (3 now) I happened to be on a money streak--making record amounts. I never quit because the money was low. I quit because I was miserable.

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    If I was making less than 500 per week. I can't say per shift because that varies.
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    hmmm.. if i made under 300/night consistently. or if i became very unhappy and it was all due to dancing.

    Love it!

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    Quote Originally Posted by Helle View Post
    If I make as much in dancing as I would in department store work... I'd STILL dance. I only work 6 hours, as opposed to 8, I can work whenever I want, as many days a week as I want. The oppurtinity is there for a high rise night. My job is easy, I don't get bossed around, the customers is NOT always right, I can get hammered if I want
    Me too. And I couldn't run around in heels and lingerie and dance around to insanely loud rock n' roll at a department store.

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    I don't know if money would be the determining factor of not-worth-it-ness for me. It would have more to do with happiness and convenience. Of course, if I could make MORE money at a silly retail job, I'd have to do it, but...well...that'd just be odd. And the flexibility of scheduling is important to me right now, while I'm getting my other career up and running. I'd like to quit when my other job just has me so busy (and profitable) that I can't find time to dance.

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    It would have to be money for me because when I'm not making great money, I'm totally miserable. It seems I'm only happy dancing when I'm banking, when I'm not banking, I hate dancing, when I am banking, I love it.

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    I would quit if I ever felt I was not in the top tier of girls at the club. It wouldn't matter how much money I was making (although I can't imagine I'd be making much if I didn't feel I was at that level).

    And I would probably quit if I was consistently making less than $200 a shift.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Andygirl View Post
    I would quit if I ever felt I was not in the top tier of girls at the club. It wouldn't matter how much money I was making (although I can't imagine I'd be making much if I didn't feel I was at that level).

    that is exactly how i feel. That is when i would quit. Also, less than 300 dollar nights would do it for me on a consistant basis.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Helle View Post
    If I make as much in dancing as I would in department store work... I'd STILL dance. I only work 6 hours, as opposed to 8, I can work whenever I want, as many days a week as I want. The oppurtinity is there for a high rise night. My job is easy, I don't get bossed around, the customers is NOT always right, I can get hammered if I want (sorry, but I love my liqour). So... I guess what the poster above said... to me it's a mind set. And you know, as long as the bills are getting paid I'm happy, hah.
    Heard, Helle. The money for me hasn't been insane with this job, but it's all those things you mentioned above that keep me at it. Sometimes all it takes is one night to make your week, and you never know when it's going to happen. Oh and I love the fact that I don't have some restaurant manager bossing me around, watching my every move, and making me do cleaning duties when it's not busy. And no more working Sunday mornings serving soup and salad to bitchy ass soccer moms that tip 5%.
    (I'm a bitter former Applebee's employee)

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    Quote Originally Posted by Dottie Rebel View Post
    Yep. All the times I've quit stripping (3 now) I happened to be on a money streak--making record amounts. I never quit because the money was low. I quit because I was miserable.
    Same here! Dancing isn't worth it to me when I can't drag myself into work no matter how bad I need to go.







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    Yuk. I'd def go back to retail (well prob. not. but some other low paying job.) I ain't taking my clothes off for strange men for no $6.75 an hour. Amazing freedom yes, but amazing safety risk as well. Kind of depressing to here that some girls would do it for "a regular wage." It ain't THAT glamourous....all the bitch problems and mgmt problems. Plus if I quit I'd only have to take ONE shower per day!

    It's not that it just goes from stripping down to retail. I used to make $15/hr babysitting, $20/hr banquet serving, and several hundred a nite bartending. The wages NEED to be kept high...

    I don't think the OP is wrong in asking about the dollar amount it would take....most of us (fortunately) ARE doing it because it's the best money we can make.

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