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    I've been thinking about this a lot lately... In my town, we have 6 sc's. One of those I'm not allowed to work at (because I used to work there and they have a policy that if you leave them to work at another local club, you can't come back ever). Another one I can work at sometimes, but honestly I have a hard time making money there. The third (the one I'm at now) is good for money-making, but seems to be going more and more "ghetto" (and NOT in a good way). The 4th is a full-nude that's really just a truck stop where you can get blowjobs (I mean, it's BAD). The 5th has (according to scuttle-butt) become a whorehouse where the dancers are being pimped out by the managers. The 6th is really unsafe--like guns in the club unsafe.

    I would love to go somewhere else, somewhere that actually has good choices for dancing. Frankly, even at my "good money" club, I'm not making anywhere NEAR what I used to (I'm one of the top earners at this club, but I'm making less now than I did six months ago.)

    SO...

    Five questions:

    1. Where is the BEST place in the U.S. to be a stripper? And why?

    2. What is the audition process like in other parts of the country? Here, we just walk in, they look at you, and they ask you when you want to work. I guess what I'm trying to figure out is, if I moved, how soon could I possibly start working?

    3. How hard is it to find housing (rental) when you've just moved to a new town and are "self-employed"?

    4. How much money should I set aside before moving? (As in, how many months' worth of expenses, or how do you figure out how much?)

    5. If you were in my position, would you move?

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    Quote Originally Posted by Morgan_TX View Post

    1. Where is the BEST place in the U.S. to be a stripper? And why?
    I like the east coast,along the I95 highway,from fla to canada.
    Consistant money overall,and alot of seasonal spots to hit for a few weeksduring the week like golf season,bike weeks,etc.

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    If you dont want to deal with extras like that...dont come to south FL.

    Honestly..I wouldnt move,not yet. Even if someone raves about their area...you might find it isnt right for YOU. Travel a bit..if you can go with a friend and make an adventure out of it. Try different places(and if you have a buddy to share the cost of gas and motels and such your expenses shouldnt be too bad).

    Once you find somewhere that you really like..both stripping AND living conditions..THEN consider a move.

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    Quote Originally Posted by ToOldForThisChit View Post
    I like the east coast,along the I95 highway,from fla to canada.
    Consistant money overall,and alot of seasonal spots to hit for a few weeksduring the week like golf season,bike weeks,etc.
    Since this guy is A: Not a stripper and B: New, you might want to disregard, completely. Since you don't want to be a stripper on the highway. And all I've heard is that south Fl is one of the worst places to work.

    I will hopefully be moving next year to greener pastures, so I totally understand. I just don't like where I live, and I'm not thrilled on the clubs, in general. And I am along 95. (I had a thread, most of the girls said Portland, with some votes for Austin and Chicago and New Orleans)

    In my experience-NJ/PA requires a schedule. Some are weekly, seems like most are monthly. Generally you can work pretty quickly, though some places are bitchier than others. And I've not had a great time renting except through private landlords, which is fine by me. I wouldn't really recommend the area though-it's expensive. With a capital E. And you can make money in the clubs, but not all of them, and not all the time. It's totally NOT the best place to be a stripper. Some girls make a lot. The majority do not. Again, IME.

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    There are a few good threads about this exact topic going on in club chat right now.

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    i would never move anywhere to dance without trying it out for an extended period of time first. what if you end up in the same position youre in now and you went through all the trouble of moving? there are a lot of reasons not to move. traveling first is always the best option, imo.

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    Quote Originally Posted by britt244 View Post
    i would never move anywhere to dance without trying it out for an extended period of time first. what if you end up in the same position youre in now and you went through all the trouble of moving? there are a lot of reasons not to move. traveling first is always the best option, imo.
    I can't travel. I have three kids. I work nights when my fiance or my ex-h keeps them for that very reason. I can't leave them for weeks at a time to go travel.

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    Quote Originally Posted by MissAlethea View Post
    I don't want to touch your pee-pee. And that's what you want. I guarantee you didn't approach because of my sparkling character.
    Quote Originally Posted by ArmySGT. View Post
    Well treat like a glass slipper. Go out and find the Prince that magnum fits.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Morgan_TX View Post
    I can't travel. I have three kids. I work nights when my fiance or my ex-h keeps them for that very reason. I can't leave them for weeks at a time to go travel.
    ok, but do you understand my point? even more so with the kids. you up and move and then end up in the exact same situation and it isnt just you that's affected.

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    Can you do some long weekend trips? It's not the same, but as long as you're closeish, you'll get a look at the club and the area.

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    Quote Originally Posted by RoseLeigh View Post
    Since this guy is A: Not a stripper and B: New, you might want to disregard, completely.
    So what I said was wrong??
    lol
    What I said is factually correct,maybe you should check that chip of yours.
    Name the top 20 clubs in this country(if you can)
    More then half fall on the east coast(2/3 actually),with easy access from I95.
    i will agree that both ends of 95 are bad,Canada is even worse imo then south fla as far as what american dancers consider extras

    Gosh,I didnt have to be a stripper to know that!!!

    But....

    I didnt know about the 3 kids,so that changes everything.

    Stay close you home and your support system,you need help with the kids.Maybe try Austin,but stay away from houston and Dallas.(depends)San Anton has a few good clubs near the riverwalk and downtown.
    My advice as a non stripper,and a "new"person,who has actually worked those states for years,is to stay away from trips to Az and the 7-10 dollar Ld,and stay away from Ok,at least Ok City,maybe Lawton has improved if you can stand the young military crowd.

    All in all,with the current gas prices,its not really a great time for road trips.
    The grass isnt always greener on the other side.
    Maybe changing local clubs may help,or changing your routines would help(not ment as an insult)

    Best of luck either way.

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    Can you get away for a weekend maybe and try out Austin? I know you're not too far away, and I love dancing in Austin. There are plenty of options and you can find apartments with decent rent. There is another thread about this somewhere, just search for austin.

    Would your fiance be going with you? What field does he work in? If he's going you'll also have to consider an area that he can find a job in. How old are your children? You'll also want to look into an area thats good to raise children in, and one that has good schools. Just some other things to consider. Good luck!

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    There's no need to be rude, this section is for strippers, not Djs. You're new, so obviously you don't know the deal. My chip is fine kthx-as for factually correct-I'd think a LOT of girls on here would tell you that the better clubs are in places like Portland or the Upper Northwest.

    Now, please, let me direct you towards Music Mix and The Lounge...

    Quote Originally Posted by ToOldForThisChit View Post
    So what I said was wrong??
    lol
    What I said is factually correct,maybe you should check that chip of yours.
    Name the top 20 clubs in this country(if you can)
    More then half fall on the east coast(2/3 actually),with easy access from I95.
    i will agree that both ends of 95 are bad,Canada is even worse imo then south fla as far as what american dancers consider extras

    Gosh,I didnt have to be a stripper to know that!!!

    But....

    I didnt know about the 3 kids,so that changes everything.

    Stay close you home and your support system,you need help with the kids.Maybe try Austin,but stay away from houston and Dallas.(depends)San Anton has a few good clubs near the riverwalk and downtown.
    My advice as a non stripper,and a "new"person,who has actually worked those states for years,is to stay away from trips to Az and the 7-10 dollar Ld,and stay away from Ok,at least Ok City,maybe Lawton has improved if you can stand the young military crowd.

    All in all,with the current gas prices,its not really a great time for road trips.
    The grass isnt always greener on the other side.
    Maybe changing local clubs may help,or changing your routines would help(not ment as an insult)

    Best of luck either way.

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    I spoke with my fiance. I think we're going to try Austin. It's close enough to home but should be better than here.

    One big part of our problem is my fiance's career. He has a degree that would qualify him for a number of great jobs in advertising & Marketing, but where we live, there simply AREN'T any of those jobs. Austin would open a lot of job opportunities for him.

    I honestly feel like I CAN'T try any new local clubs. The one I could go back to that I feel comfortable with is usually over-filled with dancers and has more of a "party" crowd (i.e., no dances and a few bucks on-stage)--I never do well there. But I was top earner in my club last night, and I made $212. Saturday night the top earner (not me) made $169. Friday night, the top earner (again, not me; I was second) made $183.

    I can USUALLY make $100 a night at this club, but breaking $200 is difficult. It just gets very frustrating...

    Contact me for a psychic reading or spiritual advice!
    I can contact all my exes at once by drawing a pentacle on the floor, sacrificing a ram, and shouting "Hail Satan". Convenience is a must.


    Quote Originally Posted by MissAlethea View Post
    I don't want to touch your pee-pee. And that's what you want. I guarantee you didn't approach because of my sparkling character.
    Quote Originally Posted by ArmySGT. View Post
    Well treat like a glass slipper. Go out and find the Prince that magnum fits.

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    I feel ya babe. I was in the same situation and finally started doing weekend trips up to Reno. Im was much happier, worked less and made more.

    I think trying Austin is a great idea. Do you have a dancer friend who would go with you? Thats what I did and we split costs (gas, hotel) and kept eachother company on the drive and on Saturdays. It worked out great until she moved to Reno and left me here!

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    Quote Originally Posted by ToOldForThisChit View Post
    So what I said was wrong??
    lol
    What I said is factually correct,maybe you should check that chip of yours.
    Name the top 20 clubs in this country(if you can)
    More then half fall on the east coast(2/3 actually),with easy access from I95.
    i will agree that both ends of 95 are bad,Canada is even worse imo then south fla as far as what american dancers consider extras

    Gosh,I didnt have to be a stripper to know that!!!

    But....

    I didnt know about the 3 kids,so that changes everything.

    Stay close you home and your support system,you need help with the kids.Maybe try Austin,but stay away from houston and Dallas.(depends)San Anton has a few good clubs near the riverwalk and downtown.
    My advice as a non stripper,and a "new"person,who has actually worked those states for years,is to stay away from trips to Az and the 7-10 dollar Ld,and stay away from Ok,at least Ok City,maybe Lawton has improved if you can stand the young military crowd.

    All in all,with the current gas prices,its not really a great time for road trips.
    The grass isnt always greener on the other side.
    Maybe changing local clubs may help,or changing your routines would help(not ment as an insult)

    Best of luck either way.
    Why avoid Dallas? and I lived in San Antonio it aint great but you should be able to break more than $200 even $300 .Same wih Austin .

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    Quote Originally Posted by ToOldForThisChit View Post
    Stay close you home and your support system,you need help with the kids.Maybe try Austin,but stay away from houston and Dallas.(depends)San Anton has a few good clubs near the riverwalk and downtown.
    My advice as a non stripper,and a "new"person,who has actually worked those states for years,is to stay away from trips to Az and the 7-10 dollar Ld,and stay away from Ok,at least Ok City,maybe Lawton has improved if you can stand the young military crowd.

    All in all,with the current gas prices,its not really a great time for road trips.
    The grass isnt always greener on the other side.
    Maybe changing local clubs may help,or changing your routines would help(not ment as an insult)

    Best of luck either way.
    No offense taken. If I was one of the only low earners in my club, I would be looking at what I'm doing wrong. But when we're ALL earning peanuts, it seems to be a club problem. Unfortunately, with the exception of (literally) only about 10-20 girls in my town (out of three clubs), it seems to be the "norm" regardless of club or dancer.

    I actually like the young military crowd, but I don't always do well with them. I've still got a bit of fat in the front of my belly and they often go for the anorexic-looking girls.

    My fiance and I are going to go down to Austin for a one-week "vacation" in the first of June. If we find a good club and decent housing, we'll move this summer (we should have some money saved up to move then). So we'll see...

    Contact me for a psychic reading or spiritual advice!
    I can contact all my exes at once by drawing a pentacle on the floor, sacrificing a ram, and shouting "Hail Satan". Convenience is a must.


    Quote Originally Posted by MissAlethea View Post
    I don't want to touch your pee-pee. And that's what you want. I guarantee you didn't approach because of my sparkling character.
    Quote Originally Posted by ArmySGT. View Post
    Well treat like a glass slipper. Go out and find the Prince that magnum fits.

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    Quote Originally Posted by ToOldForThisChit View Post
    So what I said was wrong??
    lol
    What I said is factually correct,maybe you should check that chip of yours.
    Name the top 20 clubs in this country(if you can)
    More then half fall on the east coast(2/3 actually),with easy access from I95.
    i will agree that both ends of 95 are bad,Canada is even worse imo then south fla as far as what american dancers consider extras

    Gosh,I didnt have to be a stripper to know that!!!

    But....

    I didnt know about the 3 kids,so that changes everything.

    Stay close you home and your support system,you need help with the kids.Maybe try Austin,but stay away from houston and Dallas.(depends)San Anton has a few good clubs near the riverwalk and downtown.
    My advice as a non stripper,and a "new"person,who has actually worked those states for years,is to stay away from trips to Az and the 7-10 dollar Ld,and stay away from Ok,at least Ok City,maybe Lawton has improved if you can stand the young military crowd.

    All in all,with the current gas prices,its not really a great time for road trips.
    The grass isnt always greener on the other side.
    Maybe changing local clubs may help,or changing your routines would help(not ment as an insult)

    Best of luck either way.
    Why should she stay away from the 7-10 AZ LD?? The best, most consistent money I have made in my 9 years as a stripper were in AZ.

    This is why non-strippers should refrain from posting in SG--you don't have the firsthand knowledge to offer an informed opinion.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Morgan_TX View Post
    But I was top earner in my club last night, and I made $212. Saturday night the top earner (not me) made $169. Friday night, the top earner (again, not me; I was second) made $183.
    That club should shut down.

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    Quote Originally Posted by ToOldForThisChit View Post



    San Anton has a few good clubs near the riverwalk and downtown.

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    I really dont think they have any clubs near downtown and the Riverwalk and if they do stay FAR away. Seriously . There are a bunch by loop 410 . ToOldForThisChit you should refrain from posting here you really dont have a clue about what your talking about and im not trying to be a bitch just saying.

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    ok ok ok austin is not going to solve anyone's $ probs. sure, we know girls who make excellent money there, but think about it. if all the tx girls who are making shit money go to austin... $$$ will be shittier than ever because it will be COMPLETELY saturated. i was going to move to austin myself (as you all know) but after thinking about it, i decided to stay where i am now... i think i would make more money at the current time here than i would in atx. atx is not a magical money land. i truly believe the girls that bank there (or anywhere) have superior quality... a complete package of sorts. i am not ready to deal with that level of competition yet. that's also something to consider.

    I do not think making over $200 is peanuts. that's just me. sure, i get a little disapointed when i make as low as $200, but come on, you're never starving on $200 a day. $200 a day + 5 days is 1k week. seriously! (( and if you're starving on 4k a month you realllllly need to budget better unless you're in severe debt or whatnot. ))

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    Quote Originally Posted by anomar View Post
    There are a few good threads about this exact topic going on in club chat right now.

    Which threads? I can't find them.



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    Quote Originally Posted by AudreyLeigh View Post
    Do you have a dancer friend who would go with you? Thats what I did and we split costs (gas, hotel) and kept eachother company on the drive and on Saturdays. It worked out great until she moved to Reno and left me here!
    well...I'm available for carpooling to Reno on weekends starting in December.

    Morgan, good luck; I hope you find a situation that works for you in Austin.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Corgan View Post
    I do not think making over $200 is peanuts. that's just me. sure, i get a little disapointed when i make as low as $200, but come on, you're never starving on $200 a day. $200 a day + 5 days is 1k week. seriously! (( and if you're starving on 4k a month you realllllly need to budget better unless you're in severe debt or whatnot. ))
    That's true, but I don't normally make $200 a night. Last weekend I worked Friday ($120 or so), Saturday ($183, I think), Sunday ($82), and Monday ($77). Last night I worked a Friday night and walked out $80 in the hole. And this is an IMPROVEMENT! January and February were far worse. So going by last week's averages, I make an average of $115.50 per night. With a four-day workweek and four weeks a month, that means I earn about $1,848 a month.

    If I could average $200 a night, I'd be happy. Even on a four-day workweek, $200 a night would be $3,200 a month, and that would be more than sufficient. My monthly expenditures (all total) are about $2,000 a month. Then I'm trying to save up for a wedding and set some money aside to invest and give me a safety net for NEXT December-February. At $1800/month, I'm not making it.

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    ahh i see. that does kind of stink. but why austin?? why not try another town? just because a city is small doesn't mean there isn't $$ to be made!

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    oh dear, you should really move, you can make a lot more than that somewhere else! And tell us what club it is so we know never to work there.
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