
Originally Posted by
yinyang
I've been thinking about trying out living in Manhattan, I've visited friends/ family and stayed for short periods but never lived there on my own.
I know there are threads on NYC clubs, but I was wondering about other dancers' OTC experiences there.
Here are ALOT of questions I have for you!
As usual, you dont have to answer all of them... and you add whatever comes to mind that i haven't mentioned.
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Do you live in NYC now, or did you live there in the past?
Yes, I live in Brooklyn so it's a little slower than Manhattan.
When did you move there/ where were you from originally?
2011 I made the big move. Before then I was upstate (about an 1.5 from Manhattan).
How would you describe the city and your lifestyle there? Any comparisons?
The city is expensive but fun. It's lively and you would never be able to eat at every restaurant (if you're a foodie like me). Something is ALWAYS open (unlike upstate) and transportation is very easy.
How often do you work? (Is there a shift requirement for your club?)
Shift requirement is 3 days a week and I usually work 3-4 shifts.
What kind of things do you do when you're not working?
Sleeping, Computer, clubs, dining out, and hanging with my friends.
Hobbies? Other jobs?
Going to raves LOL.
What is your daily/weekly rhythm of living like? Do you enjoy it?
Mon-Thurs I usually wake up, take a shower, hang with my bf for an hour once he's off from work, run any errands (go to the bank, pay a bill, do nails, etc) and then I go into work. I usually work 7-3.
Fri + Sat I usually either go to dinner with my bf one of those days and the other either relax at home or go to a party.
Sun- Pure relaxation either on the couch or by the pool. Laundry once a month.
Are you happy with your social life/ relationships?
Very much so.
What is dating/sex like?
I have a bf whom I love dearly so I guess great LOL.
Did you ever attend or participate in art/ music shows/ events?
Yes, we go to music shows a couple times a month and we've been trying to go to the museums but we never wake up early enough ! LOL stripper/raver problems haha.
Do you run into custies often, because neighborhood/ social circles can be small and tight?
Never.
Or never, because the city is so big?
Exactly.
Is there a general attitude towards strippers that is different from the media, or other cities you know?
I don't think it's AS taboo here as it would be in a small town. So many strip clubs with sometimes 300 girls on roster, it's like whatever. Many girls stil wear wigs to try to hide their appearance but I've heard of only a couple incidents where someone was recognized in the club. This city is expensive, I guess people are more understanding.
At parties, when people ask "What do you do?", what do you tell them?
I tell them I'm a dancer unless it's family or old people, I say I cocktail waitress.
What is your favorite thing about living in the city?
Partying and restaurants.
What is your least favorite thing?
high rent, no grass/houses, general expenses such as cabs.
For those who moved there, is it like what you expected/ how you imagined? If not, how did it differ?
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