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    How To Work When You're Bummy

    I say bummy because I'm not depressed... But I've definately not been myself for the past few days. I told my bf that we needed time apart (good reasons) about a week ago. I was happy with my decision until Thursday. I guess I'm just disapointed in what happened. I guess a small part of me was hoping he was gonna call and say, "I'm sorry and I'll change". Thing is, it's so HARD to go to work and put on this cheerful face and do all that conversation-making when I'm like this. Any tips?
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    sometimes i find that, if i can get a bit angry about whatever's bugging me, i turn into what i call "sassy stripper." i'm a bit of a snot. not in a nasty way. just, well, sassy. this has always ended up working to my benefit. my stage shows have a little more...energy? and i engage in banter with customers. this usually gets the night off to good start and once i realize i'm doing well i get into the swing of things and leave the outside world behind for the next few hours.

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    Bella - i know how you feel and i wish i could offer some advice...i'm sorry you're having a bad time..

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    Retail therapy usually does the trick for me.

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    You're grieving. Just like you would for the loss of anything.. it is grief. Now that you understand that it is grief ... going to work may not necessarily be what you need and require right now. Grief is selfish and therefore be selfish... indulge yourself. Yes you could go to work and make some money however no much as you're human... I don't know too many people (myself included) that can leave that kind of emotion "at the door". It does follow me into the club as I am human. I'm not a robot who can switch those emotions on/off.

    So what I'm trying to say is do not work tonight. Work tomorrow night if you really really have to work however indulge yourself in some way.... whether that be sitting down in your PJs with some "comfort food" and watching your fave DVD... seeing a friend or whatever... do not go into work. Work on yourself for tonight. Give yourself a day of selfish indulgence.

    .... that can include "retail therapy" however I know it doesn't work for me... good food and good company works better for me... whether that company be from a human or animal.


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    Quote Originally Posted by georgiapeach
    sometimes i find that, if i can get a bit angry about whatever's bugging me, i turn into what i call "sassy stripper." i'm a bit of a snot. not in a nasty way. just, well, sassy. this has always ended up working to my benefit. my stage shows have a little more...energy? and i engage in banter with customers. this usually gets the night off to good start and once i realize i'm doing well i get into the swing of things and leave the outside world behind for the next few hours.
    Same here.

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    I always think that feeling low in the industry we're in can sometimes be very different to feeling low if you have a regular job. I a regular job, going into work can often cheer you right up and take your mind off things. However if you're a dancer, and you're feeling pissed off with a boyfriend or your due your period and feeling emotional, sometimes having to shmooz men, some of whom, lets face it, are DICKHEADS! one wrong word from a customer can put you off track for the rest of the night.
    I find that I become like an actress. Become a different girl for the night. Invent a new persona for the next few hours. Unless the club is full of regulars, no one is gonna know any different. I find that this can really bring me back round again. Also, try and stay away from alcohol - I find personally that this can trigger a worse mood that I find very difficult to snap out of.

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    I always do something to make me feel prettier. Mani. New hair. New body wash if I'm broke.


    Look like a woman
    Think like a man
    Act like a lady
    Work like a dog

    - My Great Grandmother Bessie's Recipe for Success

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