I haven't made it out of town to Lexington yet. I was still hoping to get in someplace closer to home. I didn't have much luck, but I thought I could pass this info along. I went in to apply at 2 local clubs against my better judgement. I figured I can't judge if I don't at least go in.
First one was Thoroughbred Lounge. I went about 6pm, and I understand it was early, but no one was dancing. There were only two dancers and the bartender, all three pretty rough. The bartender had a pretty intense case of meth mouth.

She was nice though and told me that I could work days (maybe someplace else I'd take days, but not in this place). I asked her about nights and she said I could go on nights if I "Do good on days". Um, I need customers to make that happen and with "Endless Love" playing and no dancer on stage even, I mean, the lights on the stage were not even turned on, I just didn't see the potential.
I filled out the application and talked more to the bartender about drinks and dances. (I hate drink hustle and I do not drink alcohol so that is always a downer for me.)
No tipping allowed at the stage, no tops off, not even pasties. She told me that ABC came in during this past Derby and told them all to put their clothes back on.

She told me the dance prices ( don't remember them all honestly) and then told me that as long as she gets a big enough tip, she doesn't care what happens in VIP.
That was my clue that I probably didn't need to be there. So I didn't show up for my shift the next day.
They don't have a schedule but I was told that if you don't work 3 eight hour shifts a week you go on the "Shit list" whatever the hell that means.
The next place I tried was Wild Horse Saloon. At around 7pm. No dancer on stage. I was asked where I'd worked before and I told them Lollipops Daytona Beach, (awesome place and very travel friendly, tattoo and Alt girl friendly, made money every night, just an FIY to traveling ladies

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Then I was given the:
"Have you ever worked around HERE?"
It felt totally shady, and they were also clearly hurting for day shift girls as there were no dancers to be seen. I was offered another day shift. I respectfully declined.
I think Louisville may not be worth it any longer, seriously. But since it's where I live I thought I'd check out a few more places before traveling an hour. Even though I didn't get hired at PTs, I did read on TUSCL recently that tipping isn't allowed at the stage any longer there either.
I would say don't bother any longer with this city unless you are willing to do a bit more for your money. I'm not. As soon as I'm settled in from moving into my new apartment, I guess it's out of town for me after all.
I was trying to avoid it, but...C'est la vie!

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