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    Default How many nights a week?

    So I am very new to dancing, I haven't been back though as I have been sick for ages! Wanted to know though, how often did some of you girls work a week usually when you began? Did you begin to work more nights a week the more you got used to dancing?

    The first week I did two nights and I already felt the need to have a couple of days off! Found it a little overwhelming and needed some time and space to settle my headspace a bit. Plus, I stupidly did a Saturday night shift on my second night and the strip club is quite huge, so it was way too much. I definitely will do the quieter nights for now, I did better anyway.

    I'm hoping it's not as overwhelming with time as I've been wanting to dance for ages, but I just don't want to feel constantly mentally exhausted. And am usually a hard worker and want to save big for my travel plans!

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    Default Re: How many nights a week?

    I'm going into my 3rd week of dancing. My first week, I worked 3 nights (my second night was a Saturday, too, but a small club). My second week, I was lazy and had some stuff come up so only put in 2 nights. This week, I'm working 5. I'm a little different though in that I'm living with my parents who think I work at a bar, so they want to know what my "schedule" is the start of every week.

    My best advice would be to do what is comfortable, and separate you from your job. Get the different mindset for work going, and turn it off when you aren't there. Make sure you get enough sleep, eat right, and take care of yourself emotionally, physically, and mentally. I'll say it's been getting easier each shift for me, too. Just getting used to a different type job can take some time...especially when it's one like stripping.

    Good luck!

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    Default Re: How many nights a week?

    Yeah that's what I thought! I disliked most of my other jobs at the start and was stressed and it's the same with stripping but a bit more because it's stripping! I definitely need to get into another mindset for it, I have slightly struggled with turning off my head when not at work.
    Thanks for the response!

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    Default Re: How many nights a week?

    I've basically always worked 5 shifts a week, but they're typically shorter hours. (9 or 10pm untill 2-4). How many shifts you can handle is going to be totally individual. You may find you make more money working fewer shifts a week because you'll be "On" mentally with nights off, rather than showing up as much as you can but not being on your a-game. Watch your earnings and your mental state, and don't feel bad if you only end up doing a few shifts a week. There's no point in working your butt off for a short period of time and ending up totally burnt out.

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    I've always only worked 2-3 shifts a week. I think this job takes a lot out of you physically and emotionally and it's important to have balance.
    I think if I worked even 4-5 days a week, I would have eventually burned out.

    Everyone has different limits for what they can handle, and I'm sure after dancing a little bit longer you will be able to figure out exactly what works for you.

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    Ahhh, yeah I think that would've burnt me out. My first shift I was there for 12 hours! It was my choice in staying back and they let you stay back and earn money if you want to, and I was really determined on my first night to make money which is good, but I definitely needed some time after that!

    That makes a lot of sense though, so many girls seem to be able to handle it differently.

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    Default Re: How many nights a week?

    Oh, yeah, 12 hours would be way too long for me! I can definitely see how you needed time then, haha. I do 5-8 hours depending on my money and mood. Once I start getting cranky, I know I pretty much won't make anything else, so I head out.

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    haha yep! 5-8 would be ideal! I don't think I will do longer than 8 next time...however at this club we can't leave until we're crossed out from the and not doing anymore stage dances so that's a little annoying. It's amazing how your mood reflects the money making though!
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    Default Re: How many nights a week?

    When I first started dancing, I worked in a no schedule club where you just showed up and had to work minimum 5 hours -- so, I only worked once a month, basically whenever my pile of cash started to dwindle. After a couple of months, I switched to a different club that required a schedule. I had another job + school, so I just worked once a week. Then, I started making time to work at the club twice a week. At times, I've worked 4-5 times a week, but never for more than week or two at a time. I vacillate between 2-3 shifts a week nowadays, depending on if I have other things going on and if I'm in the mood to go to the club.

    Work will get less exhausting once you get used to it, but there's nothing wrong with not wanting/being able to work constantly -- I know some dancers who work 5-6 times a week and regularly pull doubles, and that's a very quick way to get burnout. So, work a lot, sure, but don't push yourself too hard and make sure to take care of yourself between shifts too!

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    Default Re: How many nights a week?

    During season, I work 4 shifts but in the summer I usually do only 2-3.

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    Default Re: How many nights a week?

    I've been working 6 days a week the last couple weeks. I usually work 4 to 5 but once school starts it'll go down to 2 or 3. I've been saving money working this much though, and its nice having an everyday routine I don't mind. I switch up clubs though, so that helps.

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    My number of days worked depended partially on how far from the club I lived. The factors that led me to burnout were dependent more on club environment than anything else, but when & 30-40+ min commute can easily become twice that long bc of traffic, that frustration could easily snowball.

    I have always tried to do a minimum of 4 days, but I found it soooooooo much easier to do when I only lived 10-15 min from work as opposed to 45min to an hr+. The downside of living closer to work is, of course, having to be much more observant of who may be following behind you at the end of the night, but w/ traffic at that hr virtually non-existant, I consider it a fair & only mildly-unsettling tradeoff.

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    Default Re: How many nights a week?

    3-4 shifts a week, more if I'm greedy.
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    Default Re: How many nights a week?

    Yeah I think I'll stick to 2-3 times a week for now feeling so new and adjusting to everything.... I also work at a big club which I think is a lot for a newbie. Thanks girls!
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    3 days a week was perfect for me. Thursday, Friday, Saturday.

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    Default Re: How many nights a week?

    I work 3-5 days a week depending, really, on my mood. I always work at least Friday-Sunday because those are the best days at my club.

    When I started, I really couldn't handle working more then 2 days a week and I sucked at hustling so I wasn't making the kind of money I wanted which gave me little incentive to work more. Little did I know that the more experienced you become, the better the money. Now I always work a minimum of 3 days. I take a week off once a month.

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    I work 0-4 days a week. I take my period week off because I just feel so terrible, it isn't even worth it. When I first started back in the 90's, I would work 6 days a week and would drive to the next city on the 7th day. I do six weeks like that then take two weeks off. I worked the rural upper midwest clubs, and got a paycheck and sometimes housing, too. I don't know how I managed that hellacioius schedule. These days, I'm wiped out after just 4 shifts of 6-7 hours each.

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    When I first started I would try to work 2-4 days a week, and have a day between each day. I still try to do that now as I feel having a day in between helps me get fully rested for the next day of work.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Tourdefranzia View Post
    I work 0-4 days a week. I take my period week off because I just feel so terrible, it isn't even worth it. When I first started back in the 90's, I would work 6 days a week and would drive to the next city on the 7th day. I do six weeks like that then take two weeks off. I worked the rural upper midwest clubs, and got a paycheck and sometimes housing, too. I don't know how I managed that hellacioius schedule. These days, I'm wiped out after just 4 shifts of 6-7 hours each.

    I was the same way. When I was younger, there were months where I'd work 5-7 days a week, including period week . As I've gotten older, I've realized that I really don't feel well enough to fake my stripper persona when I have my period so I budget accordingly to take that time off. Anything more than 4 shifts a week for about a month would probably burn me out.

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    I generally work 3 days a week (2 if I need a break or something comes up) and I space them out so I have at least one day off in between.

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    Default Re: How many nights a week?

    When I first started I worked 6 days a week because I loved it so much. But I was also juggling a full schedule at school and I burned out really quickly (like, within 2 months). I quit dancing for 6 months and then when I returned I worked 3 days a week. I still try to work 3 days a week but it'll vary between 1 shift and 4 shifts. Never more than 4 though.

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    I work 3-4 days a week... I try to switch up my working pattern every month. I have to have a set pattern of some kind or I feel like I'm running around like a headless chicken, not knowing when I'm gonna work (I need SOME structure). Last month I worked 2 days on, 1 day off. Right now I'm doing 3 days on, 3 days off since I am going back to school and plan to use the days in a row to knock out the weeks homework.

    Shift length is important as well. You may be someone who does well with 8 hour shifts, or you may need to do little 3 hour shifts. Whatever makes you feel most productive while there and/or keeps you from becoming sick of the club is best, and you'll figure it out.
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    When I first started stripping when I was 18, I worked 5-6 days a week. Each shift was at least 7 hours and sometimes I worked doubles. That lead to me being burnt out very fast. Now, after a 5 year hiatus, I work 2-3 shifts per week, no doubles. However my club is pretty strict and we HAVE to stay at least 8 hours and aren't allowed to leave the club. I can't imagine working 5-6 days a week again, especially since I have another job and go to school full-time. Not to mention how exhausting stripping is. But snaps for those of you who can pull 5-6 days per week.

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    It's best to pace yourself when you first start. Odds are your feet will be very sore from getting used to the heels, and you'll have some pretty gnarly bruises. Work a couple of days, then take a day or two off to recuperate. Take it easy on your days off. Pamper yourself, relax, and rest. Increase how many days a week you work as you feel comfortable. Eventually you'll be totally okay with working 5 days in a row without getting burnt out!

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    Default Re: How many nights a week?

    When I started I went in every weekend..Thursday, Friday, Saturday. Loved that schedule. If I worked during the week I noticed it kept me from working the best nights ( Friday & Saturday) because I had already burned myself out by then...

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