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    Default ACK!! I've lost my hustling mojo.....

    Oh, this is bad, bad, bad.

    Money around this area isn't fabu regardless, I think the typical pull for a night shift is $250. I usually hover around $300, once in a while hit up towards $500 or so.

    But I worked Wednesday and Thursday, and walked with $110 and $160, respectivelly. Now I know that there are dead nights. It hasn't been great recently, but it's definitely hustleable out there on the floor. And of course there are bad mood nights, when I don't make money because I didn't work very hard, and I can accept those. But I've been trying to hustle, I swear!!

    Wednesday was ridiculous. I made (before tipouts & house fee etc) $151. I did 3 private dances at $20/each. So that leaves $91 I made from stage tips and dollar dances. That's absurd. Stage tips are rarely more than $10-12 a set, and we do 3 sets a night. So I did 60 dollar dances (for comparison' sake, I typically do 2, maybe 3 dollar dances at the MOST before reeling in a custy, so I might do a total of 20 dollar dances all night). No one wanted a private. I have completely lost my hustling mojo.





    There's a lot of shit going on that could be contributing to this.

    #1 - I'm not partying nearly as much as I was... the club's cracked down on recreational party favors (it was a good and necessary crackdown). So I'm still adjusting to working in a different state of mind than I had been working in during the past few months.

    #2 - I'm broke ass right now, and am feeling the pressure to make lots of money... which means that when it's tough, I tend to get really discouraged and stop trying as hard.

    #3 - I just started seeing someone new, and I'm really just not having any fun sitting on random custy's laps and flirting with them. Work is my primary social life, and I used to kinda have fun interacting with the custy's. Now I just want to be at home hanging out with new boy.

    #4 - Plain old burnout. I've never danced for longer than 6 consecutive months without taking a break and getting a "real job" to tide me over for a while until I miss dancing and go back again. I've been dancing since Augustish last year, so that's.... eight months.

    I'm going on "vacation" this next Tuesday - heading down to my old stomping grounds in AZ for a couple of weeks. I'll be working down there, but I think the change in scenery will help a little. Dear lord, I hope so. If I can't make decent - strike that - really good money doing this, then I'm screwed, and I've gotta start figuring out what else I can do to support me and my daughter.

    *sigh*

    Just a vent, that's all. Thanks for listening.

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    Default Re: ACK!! I've lost my hustling mojo.....

    I don't know if it will make you feel better, but it has been a bad, bad week where I work, too. The bar is full, but nobody dancing. I see girls hustling their asses off, but not scoring much. SO maybe it's not jsut you.

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    I think a change can do you some good, it could help alot....when i get tired of work, i'll take a break for a week or two and come back all refreshed....And trust me, you'll feel so much better or at leat i do...Just becarfull traveling....Let us knkow how things go

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    Default Re: ACK!! I've lost my hustling mojo.....

    Sorry to hear that you're having a bad week,Cali.It's been slowing down it seems everywhere,though.Taking a nice long break,2-3 weeks ,not a short 3 day vacation always helps.I haven't been on a real break in a year,so I now what you feel like.It can be tough,I know.Keep your chin up!

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    Default Re: ACK!! I've lost my hustling mojo.....

    If it's not practical to take time off (I know sometimes it's not), try reading some sales books.

    I think if you change your hustle, it'll make it more interseting for you. At least it'll keep you encouraged. That's half the battle when it's dead and it sounds like a lot of your problems are related to that. Of course, it hasn't been that great either. I attribute this to tax time.

    And there's nothing like a boyfriend to put a damper on your work life! I work so much more effectively when I'm single. Also, congratulations on breaking off the bad habits. You know it's the right thing. Plus you are saving money there!

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    Default Re: ACK!! I've lost my hustling mojo.....

    I was having this same problem sweetie and I am in Sac, Calif. I just took a month off and started working out and changing my diet and spending time with my family. I noticed that when I am single I make bank but have me with a new guy and boy am I in for trouble so I understand. I also took this time off to see if I want to date around or just stay single and so far its single lol guys aren't so open about dancers or think you are a whore but when they meet me and I have very strict rule of NO SEX FOR 3 MONTHS AND THEY go crazy. They say you are a dancer?

    I was dating a guy for 2 weeks and he cheated LOL! So I agree with taking a break or going to another club, get your mind clear, get new moves practice at home I do, workout and when you go back you will feel so much better I promise.

    I can't wait to go back to work! I go next month woohoo!
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    Default Re: ACK!! I've lost my hustling mojo.....

    Quote Originally Posted by Emily
    And there's nothing like a boyfriend to put a damper on your work life! I work so much more effectively when I'm single.
    You know, it's true; having a new guy does mess you up. But then, being in a steady relationship can often make you a better worker. So I would say either don't date or be in a ltr. hee hee.

    Cali, this crap happens to everyone; you will get over the hump. And good luck in getting over the bumps, too.

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    Quote Originally Posted by IACali
    Oh, this is bad, bad, bad.

    Money around this area isn't fabu regardless, I think the typical pull for a night shift is $250. I usually hover around $300, once in a while hit up towards $500 or so.

    But I worked Wednesday and Thursday, and walked with $110 and $160, respectivelly. Now I know that there are dead nights. It hasn't been great recently, but it's definitely hustleable out there on the floor. And of course there are bad mood nights, when I don't make money because I didn't work very hard, and I can accept those. But I've been trying to hustle, I swear!!

    Wednesday was ridiculous. I made (before tipouts & house fee etc) $151. I did 3 private dances at $20/each. So that leaves $91 I made from stage tips and dollar dances. That's absurd. Stage tips are rarely more than $10-12 a set, and we do 3 sets a night. So I did 60 dollar dances (for comparison' sake, I typically do 2, maybe 3 dollar dances at the MOST before reeling in a custy, so I might do a total of 20 dollar dances all night). No one wanted a private. I have completely lost my hustling mojo.





    There's a lot of shit going on that could be contributing to this.

    #1 - I'm not partying nearly as much as I was... the club's cracked down on recreational party favors (it was a good and necessary crackdown). So I'm still adjusting to working in a different state of mind than I had been working in during the past few months.

    #2 - I'm broke ass right now, and am feeling the pressure to make lots of money... which means that when it's tough, I tend to get really discouraged and stop trying as hard.

    #3 - I just started seeing someone new, and I'm really just not having any fun sitting on random custy's laps and flirting with them. Work is my primary social life, and I used to kinda have fun interacting with the custy's. Now I just want to be at home hanging out with new boy.

    #4 - Plain old burnout. I've never danced for longer than 6 consecutive months without taking a break and getting a "real job" to tide me over for a while until I miss dancing and go back again. I've been dancing since Augustish last year, so that's.... eight months.

    I'm going on "vacation" this next Tuesday - heading down to my old stomping grounds in AZ for a couple of weeks. I'll be working down there, but I think the change in scenery will help a little. Dear lord, I hope so. If I can't make decent - strike that - really good money doing this, then I'm screwed, and I've gotta start figuring out what else I can do to support me and my daughter.

    *sigh*

    Just a vent, that's all. Thanks for listening.

    loves
    cali
    Oh boy, have I been there. One reason I quit... Good luck !!!

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    Default Re: ACK!! I've lost my hustling mojo.....

    ohhh dear, i know exactly what you mean...going thru it myself as of about 2 weeks ago.

    self inflicted too.

    i dunno how to get out of it either-a break didnt work-just had a week off,and no change.


    hopefully you can figure it out,and let us all know!!


    im thinking of writing up a motivation list and taking it to work with me,and reading it everytime i get off stage or something?!

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    Default Re: ACK!! I've lost my hustling mojo.....

    Clearing you head being in a different environment I think will help you most.

    I always feel better when Im going somewhere else away from whatever is holding me down.
    you live like an ivy vine
    you can only survive by clinging onto trees
    that's your flaw
    put down some roots so you can stand on your own
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    Default Re: ACK!! I've lost my hustling mojo.....

    correct my political incorrection.

    ever notice that the chicks with the addictions problems are often the BEST hustlers??

    why is this

    because if they WANT something bad enough, they will DO IT.

    this is why a break may be a good idea. you'll have time to recollect yourself and near the end you'll be wanting money pretty bad!! again, if you want something bad enough, you'll make it happen. you just have to renew that want!!

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    Quote Originally Posted by manchester
    correct my political incorrection.

    ever notice that the chicks with the addictions problems are often the BEST hustlers??

    why is this

    because if they WANT something bad enough, they will DO IT.

    this is why a break may be a good idea. you'll have time to recollect yourself and near the end you'll be wanting money pretty bad!! again, if you want something bad enough, you'll make it happen. you just have to renew that want!!
    I think they are the most desperate, but not the best hustlers. Just because I don't want drugs, it doesn't mean I don't want the money just as bad as a junkie. At least I can hold my eyes open and form coherent sentences. That's gotta help my hustle. And I don't leave work after making $100 (or whatever their drug of choice costs.)

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