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    I just discovered this site today. What a great resource!

    I am not interested in being a dancer, but I am looking for a position as a cocktail waitress or hostess. I tried 2 clubs here in Atlanta. One required that I have 2 years cocktail waitressing experience, which unfortunately I don't. One told me they were hiring but when I showed up it was a different story. Hate to use the "R" word, but I am a very attractive black woman and probably didn't fit in. The club didn't appear very diverse.

    Anyway, onto my questions. How should I go about securing a job? Show up to all the clubs I'm interested in? I am afraid to call in advance only to be lied to later when I show up. Is this the type of industry where it pays to have a friend already employed with a club to hook you up?

    I could really use some insight. Thanks in advance!

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    Look in the classifieds; they will advertise when they need waitstaff, at least here. But you probably will need some waiting experience, and then whatever type of liquor board licensing is required to be a server.

    And when applying as a dancer, it's cool to just show up, but in general you should call ahead when applying for other positions. Sorry about your experience earlier; that's awful.

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    Thanks Susan. Unfortunately the clubs here don't advertise in the paper. I'll still keep looking though. I'm hoping to at least find a job as a hostess as I am experienced in that. I'd even take a job as a shot girl if I can find one.

    Anyway, thanks again for your response!

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    Hey,
    I am from Atlanta and I dance here too. Look inside the Creative Loafing Mag. That comes out on thursdays. Look at every ad closely, clubs are always advertising for staff also look in the classifieds in the paper too.
    Also look your best.

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    Hi Trinity. Thanks for the tip. It's funny you mentioned Creative Loafing. I picked one up tonight and thumbed through the ads. Unfortunately there were nothing but ads from escort services hiring, but I'm still not giving up!

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    The Goldrush Showbar is looking for new cocktail waitresses and shooter girls. Experience is helpful, but may not be required as long as you are trainable

    Our customers and our staff are very well mixed and friendly. Both our shooter girls and waitresses make good money.

    The best time to come in to check out the club and speak to someone would be between 8pm and 10pm Wed-Sat.

    The people to ask for are:

    waitress: Mr. Tan
    shooters: Kristian

    Be sure to tell them that I referred you and stop at the bar to say hello when you come in You can sit and have a drink or soda with me while you wait to talk to them.

    for club info/phone#/location: www.showbars.com

    Good luck!

    Oh, and btw, adult entertainment clubs in Atlanta often place employment ads in Xcitement magazine. The Loaf is good, but be sure to check Xcitement! http://www.xcitementindex.com/


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    Oh, one other thing...the adult entertainment liquor serving permit for the city of Atlanta is $350, which is expensive, but you will probably make that and more in your first week, maybe even your first couple of days. The managers will be able to advise you on the best way to get your permit. Talk to them.

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    Oh Gina thank you sooooo much!!! You guys are great! I love this board!

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