I know that many of the members of this site are in the process of getting an education, while using dancing as a stepping stone on their journey towards a college degree, including myself. However, sometimes I really feel that school is a waste of time and think about quitting so I can be a dancer full time. I know many girls get sucked into the lifestyle and find that dancing is more lucrative than any job they can get with a degree. Do any of you ever feel the same way? And what do you do to get yourself back on track?
I am in a professional program at my school, so I know once I finally graduate it will be worth it but it is SO hard to think long term when I am used to quick money. I even had to start an internship recently, I am only in my third week and I am sick of it already. Even tho it is a paid internship it is still a LOT less than what I am used to making---last week I worked 39 hours and my check was for $218...i make more than that in a few hours at my club. [eek] AND for my degree I need at least 750 intern hours...do you know how much more money I could be getting by dancing all those hours!?!
So if anyone has any tips about concentrating on school work and not getting sidetracked, PLEASE share b/c this girl is very frustrated! [frustrated]



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Not a good idea! This is not a job you can do forever, mentally or physically.


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