My first night
Wednesday, November 26, 2014 6:01 AM
As promised, I wanted to share with you guys my first night after posting a thread a few days ago. By the way...thanks so much to the majority of you guys and gals who gave wonderful advice and encouragement! :)
I was working a night shift on a Tuesday. Naturally, I wanted to set a realistic goal for myself and decided that tonight might be a bit slow. I figured 50 bucks would be a good end goal, as meager as it sounds lol.
The management was wonderful, and for the most part, girls liked me. Except for one black dancer who seemed quite envious over the fact I was getting attention. She tried to start drama, but my managers shut her down immediately. The club is a primarily white and rocker-esque club, so I can see why another pretty brown girl might be seen as a threat. As frustrating as it was, I didn't let it get to me. She tried to slander my name between customers, but being the kind, social butterfly I am, they seemed uninterested in bullshit. She apparently starts shit with other Latina and Black dancers, and I wouldn't be surprised if I never see her again.
The DJ loved my music choices (I danced to Red Hot Chili Peppers, Queens of The Stone Age, ect) and chose great tracks from my favorite bands. First dance sucked. Made 5 bucks! I grew discouraged, but didn't give up. Second dance was amazing! 30 bucks came my why. I don't know pole tricks yet, but I do have rhythm and energy so that helped quite a lot.
It's a topless club, and by the end of the night, I finally threw it off. Made 50 bucks.
Overall: I made 200 dollars that night, and it was a very slow night! And to broke college students, this money was a perfect. A seasoned dancer who did pole tricks said she made the same amount, and I didn't even take my clothes off until the end of the night. No private dances, as I'm still a bit shy, but I'll be working on my hustle a bit more. Honestly, very interesting experience!
The customers varied. I could generally tell what customer was interested in me, and greeted each one with a smile. Some invited me to sit, others focused on watching the game. About two or three guys tried to waste my time though. I heard plenty of, "You're too smart and beautiful to work here." "I'll take you home and give you real money." Blah, blah...
I made it pretty clear that as sweet as their offers were, I was a business woman simply trying to get by. I only asked if anyone wanted dances when we talked for a while, and our conversation and chemistry seemed genuine. I know, I know..not exactly a great way to do business, but I'm a newbie and have much to learn. They turned me down politely, but continued to tip me handsomely at the stage and for my conversation.
I'm excited to go back again! For a slow Tuesday, it surely picked up and ended perfectly.
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