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    hey guys, i was wondering how much you think i should tip out? i did a search about it, but it seems like every club is way different. when i asked my manager, all he said was that tipping out is not required at my club but people really appreciate it. i think i definitely should, just to stay on everyone's good side. i'm at a medium-sized club in san francisco, if that helps.

    also, when i left after my audition last week the bouncer walked me all the way to the BART, which was about 15 minutes there and back - how much to tip him for that? i was thinking $10, is that too little? hmm probably, considering that was half an hour that he spent just on making sure i was safe. ideas?

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    Sorry if this sounds stupid, but whats BART?

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    Bay Area Rapid Transit... I Googled it

    As far tipout is concerned, I give roughly 10% (after tipout and taxes) to the DJ maxing the tip at $50, and $5-$10 each the doorman, the cashier, and the valet. I give the housemom $5-$10 if I use her services.

    Some will argue about giving the DJ 10%, but at my club the DJ is really helpful to me so I think it's fair. You may want to ask the girls what they tip, and although the manager says it's up to you, ask him what is customary.

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    I tip everyone 10%. The doorguy because he totally protects me and carries my bag out to my cab, the bartender because he introduces me to customers (and points out big spenders) and calls me a cab, and the DJ because he always plays the music I want and makes announcements encouraging the audience to tip and buy private dances. The more helpful and nice they are, the more I tip them, and I reap the rewards of a positive working relationship. Always say "thank you for your help tonight" and it will encourage them to continue helping you out.

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    Quote Originally Posted by hearts
    I tip everyone 10%. The doorguy because he totally protects me and carries my bag out to my cab, the bartender because he introduces me to customers (and points out big spenders) and calls me a cab, and the DJ because he always plays the music I want and makes announcements encouraging the audience to tip and buy private dances. The more helpful and nice they are, the more I tip them, and I reap the rewards of a positive working relationship. Always say "thank you for your help tonight" and it will encourage them to continue helping you out.
    Are you really a stripper? This sounds more like the advice a male staff member would give....

    If this is real, and you're paying 10% EACH to all 3 of these people, that's 30% of your earnings right off the top. Add on club fees and any other payouts, and you're likely paying over 50% to the pimps. I guess that's cool if you're cool with it, but IMO that is waaaaayy too much of the hard-earned money WE do the ass-shaking for, to just give to some goon with his hand out. I get all the positive working relationship I need with those guys for a $5-30 tip each, depending on who and what it's for. The more you pay them, the more they EXPECT you to pay them....

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    well this is how i do it, djs get $5 regardless of how my night goes, however if they make me a lot of money on stage, then ill give them about 30% of it each time. This also makes the dj work harder to get the crowd lovin ya. Where Im from no one ever really tips anyone else unless the bartender for drinks. tonight after work the bouncer walked me home, literally across the street from the club and i tried to tip him $5 but he wouldnt take it. i dont understand why... I suppose just tip those who look out for you, if a bartender or bouncer points you in the right direction and you make mad cash like say $400 slip em 40. 100 = 10 200 = 20. so on.... I think this is fair. a lot of times people think that just cause were strippers that we have money to throw around, dont feel like you need to tip, do it cause u want to.

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    I'm a miserly tipper. I don't like to tip people just because they do their jobs. However, if anyone goes above and beyond, I'll tip generously.

    Playing my music or standing by the private dance booth= $0.

    Pumping the crowd up (beyond the monotone "give it up guys, here's Scarlett"), adjusting lights, dealing with an unruly patron for me = $5-$20

    But, this is Canada. We're commonwealth tippers. In the states, tipping is taken very seriously, I've noticed, so to keep yourself in the good books, make sure you're tipping just a bit above average (ask the girls, not the staff).

    20% of your gross is a good guideline for combined tipouts AND housefees, imo.

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    I just had my first night and the tip out seemed expensive. For a night shift I wastold to pay 30 to the club, 10 to the door/bouncer, 10 to the housemom and 15 to the DJ. Thats 65 per shift. I made 150 (yes I need to work my hussle). Not to complain but the DJ won't let us bring in CD's and when I asked for a certain music he said "we'll see what I can do" of the 4 stage sets two were to the wrong genre of music.

    My gross was 217 and I ended out tipping out 30%, guess I just need to gross more to make my tip out more reasonable : ) Laura B.

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    thanks for your help, guys. my first shift is tonight, hopefully i won't screw up too much! yeah hopefully one of the dancers will be friendly and tell me exactly what is expected at my club, but if not, then based on your advice i guess i'll give about $15 to the dj and $10 to the bouncers plus $10 to the one who walked me to the train (yes BART is an underground train that basically runs all around San Francisco and its adjoining counties). i hope i'm not missing the mark by too much. i probably won't make that much tonight, but my goal is to at least break even after tipping everyone - so i guess about $50 or $60. wish me luck!

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    i tip 10% to the day dj(our day shift crosses night shift so we have two djs) $10 to the night dj($20 if I've done really well ) $5 to the bouncer who walks me out $10 if I've done very well(my car is literally 6 steps from the door, so it isnt far!)

    Then if anyone does anything to help me..they get extra. When the bouncer threw out a problem custie for me...he got a $10 tip(even though I'd only made about $40 at that point...I didnt care, he deserved it. I appreciated that he took care of me. If I'd had more, I would have tipped him more). The bartender last night hooked me up with a high roller who bought me 2 bottles of PJ champagne($350/apiece) at the bar and handed me $1000..and I never even danced for him...just chatted for a cpl hours and drank champagne. That bartender got a $100 tip to show my appreciation for hooking me up.
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    Where I work Sunday-Thursday is $10, no Dj, no bouncer. Friday and Saturday its $20 with bouncers. We dont have a Dj here and we dance to what we bring in or what they have.


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    Quote Originally Posted by Bridgette
    Are you really a stripper? This sounds more like the advice a male staff member would give....

    If this is real, and you're paying 10% EACH to all 3 of these people, that's 30% of your earnings right off the top. Add on club fees and any other payouts, and you're likely paying over 50% to the pimps. I guess that's cool if you're cool with it, but IMO that is waaaaayy too much of the hard-earned money WE do the ass-shaking for, to just give to some goon with his hand out. I get all the positive working relationship I need with those guys for a $5-30 tip each, depending on who and what it's for. The more you pay them, the more they EXPECT you to pay them....

    Haha! Yes, I really AM a stripper. As for the club fees and other payouts, I don't have any! So, yes it is 30% of my earnings every night. Honestly, I work in a fun, (mostly) drama-free place with a good staff. I ALWAYS stand firm on the 10% though...I never pay more than that. And on slow day shifts, the bartender will often refuse a tip out. Nice guy.

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    Hey Heart where do you work? I'm looking for another club and I travle A LOT!


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    Cadilac Lounge, now I just need to work on making some money

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