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    Default Are you addicted to work?

    Because sometimes I think I am. I started two months ago and I'm doing quite well. The thing that worries me is the powerful compulsion I feel to go to work all the time. I recently was doing almost every night and pulling a bunch of doubles. My excuse was that I had to make money for a big vacation but partly I just always felt like I should be working. I have NEVER had this happen at another job.
    Obviously it's good to work a lot, but I have a serious relationship that started getting strained because I was never home. I can't afford to mess that up, and ill be going back to school this quarter too. Even now as I'm about to leave town for two weeks with my lover, I feel anxious about being away from work so long.
    What the hell is my problem? Is this common?

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    Default Re: Are you addicted to work?

    Especially in the beginning, stripping can be a really fun job and it's okay to look forward to going in to work. It's important to take some breaks from it though not only to keep from burning out, but to take care of other aspects of your life. With three such big things on your plate (school, relationship, work), maybe it'd be a good idea to get organized and schedule things? Like figure out when your classes are, when you'll be doing schoolwork outside of class, when you want to work, and when you want to see your partner. Be sure to let your partner contribute to planning that final aspect so they have some say in when they get to see you. Then, stick with your schedule. As tempting as it is to pull doubles all the time and be at work, there's more to you than your job, and scheduling things sometimes help put that into perspective.

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    Default Re: Are you addicted to work?

    I have a lot going on in my life as well...but something very recently that I have tried to do with my long term boyfriend (since he works day, and I nights/or doubles, we always see one another in passing) is setting aside a set night or two for just you both. Like a date night. Sounds corny, but it gives you something to look forward to, and he knows you are devoting that time to just him and your relationship.

    I get the feeling about you wanting to be at work so much. I get that way too sometimes. I also get burnt out quite a bit. Lol. The best thing you can probably do is make a set schedule for yourself (work schedule), and don't break it. This way, you feel good about fulfilling a commitment you made to yourself about going to work, and you won't feel bad about the nights you don't go in, since you didn't plan on it originally.

    Hope this helps! It's helped me a little bit.

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    Default Re: Are you addicted to work?

    i do get addicted to work. i was going to make a thread about how ladies spend their free time (specifically, classes that can't be skipped in order to require that one does not work 7 days in a row for weeks at a time) because i would like to be able to strike a balance.

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    Default Re: Are you addicted to work?

    I wish I was addicted to work! I ALWAYS want to go in after a good night, but if I take a few too many nights off or get sick or something, I get all nervous and avoidant about going back. I need to work up some big momentum and finally take full advantage of this money.

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    Default Re: Are you addicted to work?

    This is an interesting question. *subscribe!*

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    Default Re: Are you addicted to work?

    I think sometimes think I am. Especially because I'm a busy person and often stripping allows you to work when you want, so I find free time going to that.

    But also I get super hyper if I haven't worked in several days sometimes. It's really weird, like I crave to do pole tricks, get dolled up, and get naked for people. I've been working a year and half too, but maybe that's not long enough.
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    Default Re: Are you addicted to work?

    well i was addicted to work when i was new. i was working 7 hour shifts for 6 days a week. i had so much male attention for the first time in my life. i felt very much empowered and always wanting to be at work.

    its been a year and i'm burned out. i only work 3 days a week and i still make good money. with a good attitude and positive thoughts, working smart is better than working hard.
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    Yeah there are times where I've worked everday because I have in my mind..what if this guy comes in looking for me?! OMG I'd be pissed! LOL. So I understand that part.
    Time is money,money is time!

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    Default Re: Are you addicted to work?

    I'm actually more addicted now than in the first 6 months of dancing. It's because I've started working five nights per week instead of 2 or 3. And really working, not just taking a break after every dance or two like before.

    Part of it is that working so much has made me the fittest in my entire adult life. I feel so sexy, so I do much better, making work far more enjoyable. Also, I find if I just roll out of bed, go to work, then go to bed, etc., I don't lose my rhythm so much. If I have more than three days of not working, I have time to dread going in.

    Also, I work so much I don't have time to spend my money. So not only am I earning a lot more by being at work constantly, I'm a bit addicted to watching the thousands pile up quickly in my bank account. I'm actually making myself only work three days next week because I have more than enough money for a new apartment, but no time to inspect them! First world problems...

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