So this is my first summer stripping. Even with my vanilla jobs, I have rarely worked during the summer. Since I was 14 I would work my ass off August through May and have an easy summer. I was monetarily prepared for a slow time at work since I'm in a college town and have read threads here about summer being rough. It's the mental thing that's getting to me.
It seems almost like our club has become a local hang out and drink bar most nights. A few months ago I couldn't do stage work and still made twice as much as I'm making now. It's not just me either. The top earners with regulars aren't doing so well. Thurs and Fri were so bad that when Saturday went well, the DJ told me, "Keep the tip. It might be good luck to pass it to next week." I guess I'm lucky that the DJ and bouncers like me. They are trying to get me over to tables that seem like possible spenders since I'm one of the few that will tip when I have a good night.
I took on a third day at the club and trying to keep my smile on while waiting out this dry spell. Sometimes I feel like I'm wasting my time going to work. On the other hand, I have a fear that the night I decide to not go in will end up being the lucrative night.
I guess part of me is just worried and venting. And part of me is wondering and hoping it isn't just my club.



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