After dancing part time for six months, I'm pretty sure it's time to take the plunge. I did some hardcore number crunching (based on my averages and on worst case scenarios) and realized that even with paying more for health insurance, I am actually losing money by not doing this as my full time job. Like, a LOT of money. I average in a night what I make in a week at my day job. My monthly expenses are fairly low so I could be dancing three days a week at my current club, maybe four, not get burned out, and at the very least be able to pay my bills comfortably. A little better than the very least and I'll be able to get a new (used) car by the end of the year and fund my escape strategy, my grad degree, within a reasonable amount of time, and if I hit South Florida or the Keys periodically I'll be doing very well indeed.
Odd. When I first started dancing I thought I would never leave my day job, but there are just too many benefits to not do it. As long as I keep my goals in mind and keep the same attitude I've had since the start (treat it like the job that it is, keep my eyes on the future, avoid drama, and save save save) I really do believe that I'm making a solid decision. Am I crazy?![]()



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