I Confess
Here's what's going on. I had a new job, a new "real" job, briefly. I started Monday and was fired on Wednesday. I should mention that if I hadn't been fired then, I would have forgotten the 2-year anniversary of this site! I knew it was the 12th but I had been scheduled to work all day, and it wasn't until I got home after being fired that I remembered the anniversary-- for some reason I had thought the two year anniversary of this site was today, Friday. Anyway. Good thing I got fired...!
This article is interesting. It also makes for a great lead-in to what I'm about to say.
As a woman with a skinny, toned body, I've realized I can make good cash working at stripclubs. Those of you who have followed this blog for awhile (esp. since my "amateur night" back in November) know this. Some of you even encouraged me to strip, since it obviously provides such a lucrative lifestyle. Some of you said I shouldn't since it'd lead to drugs, bad-things, etc. I initially agreed with those of you in this latter group.
That changed a few weeks ago. I hate to say this, but when I was talking about my new job and all, I left out the fact that I would actually be working two. It's complicated and confusing... basically, a couple weeks ago I went to a more high-class "titty bar" than the one I did amateur night at, just to see how it was. It was a lot nicer! Just the place... I mean, it felt like an upscale restaruant as opposed to a low-class diner. I asked Star about the place and she got defensive and said it was dumb, stupid, it was a ripoff... but then I realized she might just be mad that she couldn't work there. After all, back when I met Star she had told me how 'limited' she'd been because of the fact she'd had a baby... I never did, and still do not, see any evidence of her pregancny on her body. But she always blames her baby's birth for her not getting farther in the stripping business. I blame her drug habit and her trashy tattooes... anyway.
I did do an "amateur night" at her work (the trashy joing), as you all may recall. It was fine and paid well but I felt it was stupid and beneath me. That's me being honest. But this club, this other one? I visited it and I actually liked it.
I have known about this club ever since I knew Sta, but until about mid-December I had never gone there. And I only went with my friends Paul (who I live with) and Chad, because it was Chad's birthday and that's where he wanted to go... I mean, I was the one who suggested this place, but no had to agree with me...
Long story short, I realized this new place was better than the place Star worked at. And I realized that Star hated this place because they'd never let her strip there. But guess what? They let me!
Yep, they let me. I've been working there since Monday. Since that day I've earned nearly $400-- that's $80 a day for the week and I only worked Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday-- or $133 per day worked!
So who cares that I lost that other job?
Anyway... I didn't work tonight. But I will tomorrow, my first weekend shift. Wish me luck.
-shannon-
~too honest right now to be sober~
This article is interesting. It also makes for a great lead-in to what I'm about to say.
As a woman with a skinny, toned body, I've realized I can make good cash working at stripclubs. Those of you who have followed this blog for awhile (esp. since my "amateur night" back in November) know this. Some of you even encouraged me to strip, since it obviously provides such a lucrative lifestyle. Some of you said I shouldn't since it'd lead to drugs, bad-things, etc. I initially agreed with those of you in this latter group.
That changed a few weeks ago. I hate to say this, but when I was talking about my new job and all, I left out the fact that I would actually be working two. It's complicated and confusing... basically, a couple weeks ago I went to a more high-class "titty bar" than the one I did amateur night at, just to see how it was. It was a lot nicer! Just the place... I mean, it felt like an upscale restaruant as opposed to a low-class diner. I asked Star about the place and she got defensive and said it was dumb, stupid, it was a ripoff... but then I realized she might just be mad that she couldn't work there. After all, back when I met Star she had told me how 'limited' she'd been because of the fact she'd had a baby... I never did, and still do not, see any evidence of her pregancny on her body. But she always blames her baby's birth for her not getting farther in the stripping business. I blame her drug habit and her trashy tattooes... anyway.
I did do an "amateur night" at her work (the trashy joing), as you all may recall. It was fine and paid well but I felt it was stupid and beneath me. That's me being honest. But this club, this other one? I visited it and I actually liked it.
I have known about this club ever since I knew Sta, but until about mid-December I had never gone there. And I only went with my friends Paul (who I live with) and Chad, because it was Chad's birthday and that's where he wanted to go... I mean, I was the one who suggested this place, but no had to agree with me...
Long story short, I realized this new place was better than the place Star worked at. And I realized that Star hated this place because they'd never let her strip there. But guess what? They let me!
Yep, they let me. I've been working there since Monday. Since that day I've earned nearly $400-- that's $80 a day for the week and I only worked Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday-- or $133 per day worked!
So who cares that I lost that other job?
Anyway... I didn't work tonight. But I will tomorrow, my first weekend shift. Wish me luck.
-shannon-
~too honest right now to be sober~
Labels: stuff about me
posted by Shannon at 3:07 AM
11 Comments:
I feel confused, because I'd prefer you to have a more conventional job and later succeed as a psychologist, but then again, shannon, I really whis you all the best with this stripping thing...you rock!
I am happy to hear that you have employment, and I am happy to hear that it is at a higher end club then the one Star works at, but I am still concerned about that direction.
You didn't provide any details as to why you got fired from the other job, so I presume that it is not something you wish to discuss, but I would encourage you to continue your search for a more conventional job. Do the stripping on the side if you want to, but do try to find something else for the day. If nothing else, the extra income wouldn't hurt I would think.
los
I'm glad you decided to strip at a better club. I still encourage you to be careful. To make some friends that are not into drugs and such and help each other stay clean. The drugs are what will get you in that business.
Hi Shannon:
Stumbled across your blog as I was researching blogs that people write. It is fascinating. You are from a very diffrent world than the one I live in.
I would like to share an observation from my life. I have found that it is pretty difficult to change yourself (you have some strengths and some weaknesses and they will probably stay), it is near imposible change the world around you (people will do whatever they want you have no control) so the one thing you can change is the environment you are in - your friends, your place of work, even the folks that read your site (by controlling the content and links).
If you are in the right env opportunities to capitilize on your strengths will present themselves. People call this luck but believe me you have to be in the right place or with the right people to be lucky.
Knowing very little about you or your circumstances I think moving to an upscale bar is the right move if it feels right for you and you enjoy it. But remember that it a job and you are doing it because you enjoy it and it makes you money it not a way of life.
One of your strengths is clearly your ability to describe your adventures in life in a lucid manner. The most intersing part of you site is your blog (at least to me). The reason is that it gives a view into a life that is very different from my own.
Blogging is the next form of journalizim.
http://www.fortune.com/fortune/technology/articles/0,15114,1011763,00.html
You should spend time on your blog, comment on your friends, relationships, people you meet, how you see the world, what kind of products you like etc, etc. and then try and get it read by the right sort of people that are part of the blog community so you get to be an significant player in that community. I am not sure how you would do that but research that. I think you have a good shot at becoming a popular blogger because of who you are, they life your live and the fact that you can describe your life in a way that make interesting copy.
This will also allow you to strip in the name of journalism - now thats noble aint it?
All the best.
Gee a total newbie and he thinks you have the chops to write well. Darlin' I love you and if I had the time I would scour every strip club in the South Eastern US to find you. But I don't and more importanly I respect your desire to remain anonomous.
I am as I said above glad you are working in a better club. Tell us more about it and about your weekend shift.
Kodiak
~as always in lust with Shannon's brain~
Shannon,
It's always great to hear from you. There are so many jobs out there, conventional and not so conventional. In either case they can do great things for you or be terrible and destructive.
It doesn't bother me that you are working as a stripper. Less than it would bother me if you were working for a military contractor or for the CIA (like some of my family members). Two college friends worked as dancers and for one, who was very shy, I think it was a very positive experience.
I like this piece that Asia Carrera wrote about how she became a porn star: http://www.asiacarrera.com/bio2.html I think if you keep your goals in mind, like she did, you'll do equally as well. I'm not suggesting that you become a porn star. I think you know what I mean. My one college friend, the shy one, is an artist. The other is, I think, the chief financial officer for a southeastern state.
Are you going to get professional photographs taken, create a promo pack, and create a career?
You are, I assume, doing this on the up and up and planning to report your income to the IRS. If so, create your business account now and start putting aside your SS (15%) and money for federal and state taxes. Keep track of expenses. Everything. Costumes, make up, extra travel (not comuting). Everything. You might want to talk with an accountant (if that scares you, write me at my yahoo address and I'll try to help). You don't want to wait until December or next January. If you aren't doing this on the up and up the less said the better.
Woodsbunny
If you are happy doing something that also makes you money, then be the best there is. That may sound cliche, but you can make excellent money without selling your morals. Make money, be proud of what you do, and don't take any crap from people who have never had to scrounge up change to buy the $.10/package soup noodles.
Besides, maybe one day you'll post a pick of your hot bod here for your loyal fans to appreciate! ;0)
To quote Shannon "to honest right now to be sober", well I will second that one...
but its nice you're up and moving again, as one would say "moving on up", and as one of the nay-sayers about dancing at Star's place... it sounds as if this location will be a less of a temptation to be mixing with those that would drag us down... stay in control and still keep in mind of for this being a short term action.... I've seen the stories where those enterprising individuals held their focus and put themselves totalily into it and made good money, but by staying focus avoided the pitfalls, and were able to set themselves up for their schooling and beyond... but most of all if it feels good, go with it, have fun with it, and use it profitably.....
Neo..... a glass in hand raised to you
Good luck with the weekend shift (well, it's already happend, but you know what I mean), Shannon. I've been reading your blog and it's fascinating, so honest. Anyhow, I'm glad you found a place you feel comfortable. Stripping is an honest living, so I'm happy you're finding some success in it. But be careful, it's a dangerous place if you don't have some restraint. Anyhow, good luck!
I know I am coming in later here, but I am glad you decided not to work at the low class place. Most of the people I have known who worked in that job did so at places like where Star works. I did have one person I knew who worked at one of the high class places in Palm Beach. To say this place was nice doesn't do it. I went down to visit her and didn't get to the club until right at closing. Well, after a 4 hour drive I had to hit the bathroom. When I walked in I was stunned. It was so clean (even at the end of the night) I swear you could have eaten off the floor. Ok, not literally but I was truly spottless. The whole bar was like that. I never have been to a place like that since but if I ever won lotto and opened a club, I would wanted to open one just like it. Sorry about the second job, but you'll make more at the club. Just remember that it is just a job, nothing more, nothing less.
ViCorp
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