Would you ever be a stripper?

really people? there are other ways to pay bills. try waitressing at a high end restaurant.

I paid my own way through college and grad school, took loans, worked hard. I did not sell my dignity to do it.

A bit of forward-thinking now will prevent many future regrets.

I wouldn't consider it even with a better body mainly because I'm androphobic (afraid of men). I also have a problem wearing heels, I'm not steady even in tennis shoes, and personally I wouldn't feel comfortable even just going down to my skivvies in front of other guys but that's me. I've known a couple of women who have worked nice strip clubs and they don't seem to have much problem as far as guys, but again they're at nice clubs where bouncers actually pay attention and make you leave.

If it's something you're interested in, I say go for it. Do your research, maybe try and talk to a woman that works at the level of club you'd prefer to see what you need to get in, do well, etc and just sleep on it. It's one of those jobs where you need more thought put in to it than if you were, say, applying at Best Buy or any retail/food business.

I couldn't...and I've been pole dancing for almost a year and still have yet to bring myself to "perform" in front of a significant other.

really people? there are other ways to pay bills. try waitressing at a high end restaurant.

I paid my own way through college and grad school, took loans, worked hard. I did not sell my dignity to do it.

A bit of forward-thinking now will prevent many future regrets.

It's only selling your dignity if you don't want to do it and you hate your job.

I would have to say no, I think I have more respect for myself and my husband then to do that.

YES I WOULD! Behind a very, very thick, thick curtain!!!!:embarassed:

I would have to say no, I think I have more respect for myself and my husband then to do that.

I have respect for myself. There is a lot worse things you can do to your body than to dance at a strip club.

If you got it flaunt it! If I had the coordination and body, I sure the hell would! You don't have to sleep with the men, for Christ sake!

If you enjoy dancing, cocain, and money... it's not a bad job.

Not now since Im pregnant, but yes, i would do it.
Someone would have to teach me how to swing on a pole though. Lol. Never did anything like that before.
Need to learn the basic stuff first...

If you're going to do it, make sure you go to a place with a high reputation - a proper strip club, not a pseudo brothel. Make sure it's in a fairly prominent/public area (as much as a strip club will ever be) with good security and a good name.

Personally I'd want to work in one managed by women rather than men, but that's just me.

As long as you work in a legit strip club, you should be just as safe as many other jobs.

(And make sure it's one with a strict strict strict no touching policy - a strip club that will fire you for touching a client is usually a better one)

Do some independent research on local clubs, and make sure someone in your family or a close friends knows where/when you work, so that know where you are. If possible, arrange for someone to meet you/pick you up after work, or get someone to chum you to your car or however you're getting home

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Excellent! If you decide to do it realize it's not a forever job.
Don't go nuts and end up with car payments and stuff that you couldn't live with a regular 9-5.
Mind your business and don't gossip.
Be prepared to meet people that will test your patience, gross you out, put you down and offend you. Some people are plain mean.
Keep your money on you at all times.
The money isn't always great. It's no where close to how it used to be. Some days you might make just a little and some days you might make a lot.
People will discriminate because of what you do.
Save and invest.

If:

1. I wasnt married
2. I had the right body
3. I learned to dance

I would really consider it. Just listen to the other posters that are talking about safety and security. It could go real bad, real fast if you dont. Stay safe.

I wont lie.. I actually was one for 5 years, before I had my daughter. Yeah the money was great... but there are a lot of temptations that come with working in a strip club... Mainly the access to drugs. I had always told myself that I wasnt going to be one of the druggy strippers, but that had changed. I was "partying" 7 nights a week, mainly to keep from getting drunk off of the alcohol the guys were buying me. Because it was customary that if the men bought you a drink, you had to drink it, cause in the end, it meant more money in your pocket. Plus the partying would keep me from stuffing my face and I wouldnt gain weight, only lose. I have been clean now for 3 years, and yeah, im struggling with my weight, but its better than having 24/7 access to the stuff.

Would I go back? Nah. The money isnt worth the stalkers and threats, and managers that think you have to appease them to become "more famous" Also, if the girls dont like you, they will make sure you dont make money.

I would do an amatuer night if I were you, and see if it is even something you want to fully pursue. If you dont mind surrounding yourself with druggies, and handsy feelie guys then make it a career. I'm not saying all strippers are like that, nor all the guys... but choose who you talk to, and the girls you befriend wisely.

My friends and I joke about this all the time... I couldn't do it unless my son was starving, and then I think there are a million other better ways to make money.

I don't think I would be successful...

Somehow I don't think it would be a turn on for me to start my routine Clorox-Wiping the pole down... lol

I could never do it but my friend does it. I have known her since we we're 9 and she has always loved being naked, none of us were surprised or even concerned when she told us it's what she is doing. She also has a real estate license to fall back on in the future. I think if you're doing it because you enjoy it, that's fine. I don't agree with doing it for the money if it's not something that you enjoy.