So I recently traveled 10 hrs away to work (dance) in a city that has endless clubs it seems to try. However every night I worked I could't break over $200 even after doing multiple dances @ $25 a pop. The guys seemed to appreciate me more up there & i didn't have trouble getting hired anywhere for the most part. I took my SO with me on the trip bc I was very low on cash & he said he'd help me. I return tonight back home after being away for 2 weeks & really only worked 6 nights total while up there & after him paying for most of the motel costs ,I'm still only coming home with my rent only :/ I'm thinking of trying a closer city 4 hrs away with cheaper lodging & going alone bc I think he stressed me out too much while on my last trip. The reason I don't dance here is bc I'm in the bay area in CA & we all know that is prob the worst place to work & actually bring home something worthwhile. Plus they are mostly schedule nazis & I can't cope with that on a weekly basis. So here's my worry & confusion .... I love where I live but I'd def have to travel to dance & I'm paying nearly $700 a month rent for a room with a cool roommate in a beautiful home close to the ocean (which I love), however I'm still going to have to pay for lodging whenever I travel to work which seems shitty to me to have to pay for two places when I'm going to be gone for at least half the month. I've posted ads on CL offering to be a personal assistant or house sit in exchange for cheaper or free rent to at least save on not having to pay for rent in that aspect ,but no real replies just yet. Ugh. What do you traveling girls do in this kind of situation??? I want to still have a home base to return to bc being homeless sucked big time for me last year & I seriously don't want to have to go thru that again. I mostly drive whenever I go to travel & dance somewhere. I usually almost always ask for a weekly rate at the motels to save on lodging. I love traveling but don't want to give up my room or have to move somewhere else I wouldn't be happy. Help! Feel free to pm me if you guys have any suggestions on the states & cities that cater to traveling dancers.
Thanks so much for reading <3



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