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    Default Getting acclimated

    So I tried the search function, but wasn't exactly sure what keywords would work for this particular question. Sorry if this has already been posted.

    Anyway. I'm curious about how long it generally takes to get acclimated to the strip club environment. I'm sure I'll get different answers, and I know that usually every new job takes a little getting used to at first (although sometimes I'm sure it comes more easily to some than others).

    I ask because I gave stripping a go about...oh, a year ago. I ended up leaving after a night because as far as I can tell, I think I probably experienced a little bit of a mini culture shock. Wasn't nervous or self-conscious about getting nekkid, wasn't nervous about approaching guys. Admittedly I'm not amazingly coordinated and people kept mistaking my lack of dancing skill for nervousness. There were also about 3 or 4 seasoned dancers trying to help me out, but they were all telling me different things and making my head spin a bit. Some of their advice was very helpful though. Looking back, I think they were probably incorporating me into their sales. Would I have done any better or worse if I'd just been left to my own devices? I dunno. There were other circumstances at the time (such as not having my own car) that would have made it impractical as well.

    I'm thinking I just didn't give stripping enough of a chance. Now that I have my own vehicle and some very small amount of experience I feel ready to give it another shot. My main concern (like with any other new job, not specifically stripping) is just the awkward stage of getting in sync with things.

    So, how long did it take YOU when you very first started? Or even if you took a break and went back?

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    Default Re: Getting acclimated

    In my experience, it takes about three weeks to feel at home in a club. I don't mean chummy with all the staff and dancers, or that you'll completely know what you're doing... just comfortable, like you have a right to be there. On top of that, I've found that it also takes a solid 3 months minimum of working a club to get through most of the learning curve of that club's particular hustle. You'll see your earnings peak at that point and then either stay at that average or go slightly up again.

    You'll probably be better off doing your own thing when you start up again. Unsolicited advice from other girls in the club is sometimes helpful, but more often than not it will distract you from your game. It's okay to flounder a bit when you're a newbie. All is forgiven when you just tell the guy you're new.

    When you work on your own, instead of shadowing other girls, it forces you to take the initiative to approach complete strangers because if you don't do it, no one else will. No one will make your money for you! It also forces you to be observant in your environment. i.e. who is spending? who gets the most dances? what is she doing right? who is watching me? (sign of interest) who just walked in the door and probably needs to get through one beer before I approach?

    Also, stick around on Stripperweb and read a lot in the Hustle Hut. People in the sales industry (which includes us) PAY for information like that, and we are a community that offers it for free.

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    I think it depends a lot on the club... My first club, I worked there three months and NEVER really felt comfy there. The management was TERRIBLE, and there was a definite "us vs. them" mentality between dancers & managers. It was just not a very comfortable environnment.

    My new clubs (because I dance for two "sister" clubs)? About a day or so, but that's also because I had the experience with dancing, I'm sure. Management is very laid-back and they make you feel like we're all on the same team. Although I have to say that I NEVER feel comfy in a club fully dressed. Don't know why... But once I get my outfit on, I feel like I'm "home".

    I know that's probably not a great answer, but I guess what I'm trying to say is that it depends a lot on the club as to how long it takes to feel comfortable.

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    Quote Originally Posted by paintgoddess View Post
    You'll probably be better off doing your own thing when you start up again. Unsolicited advice from other girls in the club is sometimes helpful, but more often than not it will distract you from your game. It's okay to flounder a bit when you're a newbie. All is forgiven when you just tell the guy you're new.

    When you work on your own, instead of shadowing other girls, it forces you to take the initiative to approach complete strangers because if you don't do it, no one else will. No one will make your money for you! It also forces you to be observant in your environment. i.e. who is spending? who gets the most dances? what is she doing right? who is watching me? (sign of interest) who just walked in the door and probably needs to get through one beer before I approach?
    Now that I think about it, I wish I'd just been generally left alone. I had girls trying to dress me in different outfits and shoes, trying to teach me how to shake my booty (so not my style ), and trying to help me out/make some money for themselves by sending me to their regulars. I probably wouldn't have made nearly as much money, but I bet I would've at least stayed there longer in an attempt to hone my skills.

    Quote Originally Posted by paintgoddess View Post
    Also, stick around on Stripperweb and read a lot in the Hustle Hut. People in the sales industry (which includes us) PAY for information like that, and we are a community that offers it for free.
    Aaaand how. I've already learned a ton there.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Morgan_TX View Post
    My new clubs (because I dance for two "sister" clubs)? About a day or so, but that's also because I had the experience with dancing, I'm sure. Management is very laid-back and they make you feel like we're all on the same team. Although I have to say that I NEVER feel comfy in a club fully dressed. Don't know why... But once I get my outfit on, I feel like I'm "home".
    Maybe when you're dressed for work you feel more like you belong in that setting? Whenever I've gone to strip clubs it seemed like the (fully clothed) female patrons aren't all that happy to be there (ya know, the ones who go to babysit their manpeople). You can kinda sense some of the tension in the atmosphere. Admittedly I tend to feel a little odd as a customer.

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