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Stripped
Tales of the naked city, from a Las Vegas dancer.
December 22, 2009 · 9:30 AM
Upon return, bemoaning misplaced discretionary income
By Justice
It has been a while since I last updated. Like I said, I have begun to strip again after my brief break. The first day back was perfect. I had a really nice customer. I hate to use the word “sucker,” but it comes to mind when someone gives away so much for so little in return. He wouldn’t buy dances from any other dancer the entire night and only bought them from me in the much higher priced VIP room. I even took him to the “too private” room that I typically avoid. He was obedient, docile, and infatuated enough that it wasn’t going to be a problem. I didn’t even have to take my top off.
The subsequent days have been bad though. It’s simply that time of year again, when men are spending their discretionary income on their families and not on their laps. Over the weekend I had a day when I only made $21. Man, we hate to admit those numbers, but we all have those days and those days are too common lately. The strippers at clubs are far outnumbering customers.
We huddle and wait at the club’s entrance, like a litter of abandoned puppies with fake eyelashes and high heels. In late December, the only thing coming in through the door is a cold gust of wind from the quiet industrial area outside. The club is the only business open in sight. A temple of sparkling neon amid the darkened streets full of boxy storage places and garages all fenced in with barbed wire.
The light at the end of the tunnel is New Year’s Eve. We impatiently await the rush of tourists. It will be a nice change to have something besides cold wind coming through the door.
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It really isnt nice to call sucker a guy who gave u 500 (if not more)for nothing, idiot, stupid whatever u name it but still it helps ...
Hopefully tig ets better with the convention in january ... Its really really mixed ofr new years eve in the club, i mean im not a dancer but i ahve know the industry for a long time and the thing is the strip is closed till like 3 ams and a lot of ppl gamble or are in clubs so if they are to come it will be like 3 am till well late obviously.
I rmbr being there in 05 and 06 and it was dead but got better later on...
Obviously December is slow, i heard rodeo ppl are not spending much and then it is slow then gets gr8t with the convention in january, febrary,march is ok with march madness, april too, may and then the summer...
If only the clubs were to limit the mumber of girls it would be easier because with too many girls,tipout money and all this they make money girls dont right ?
Hopefully unemployment goes down in vegas and outside but clearly when thigns are so so entertainment is what u tend to limit...
Hopefully making only $21 didnt affect ur spirits because if u are to pay 100 bucks to make 21 its not good.
True there are good nights like the oens u have but seriously let say the guy gets 3 dances, then 30 minutes then 1 hour in the vip room which total would make 1k on u if he pays by credit card you end up with only like 850 and i really really think clubs are a scam for that, no banks charges this much...
Anyways i wish u well and specially in ur studies :)
Posted by: natkingcolebasket on 12/22/09 at 10:33 a.m. (Suggest removal)
Let's face it, Christmas is a drag for everyone. A lot of unnecessary expenditure and an awful lot of hassle. I come from New England and our Puritan ancestors were right to forbid the celebration in the 17th century. So Bah! Humbug! Get thee to the strip clubs!!
And Happy New Year. Don't stay away so long!!!
Posted by: rrbill on 12/22/09 at 1:58 p.m. (Suggest removal)
I agree with your post. Spending your low income bucks would create a headache.With the economy in a recession, money is tight, goods are expensive, and luckily you can haggle almost anything these days. Take several steps in saving your money. Start it in your home.You'd be surprised at the simple <a rev="vote for" title="Simple Home Repairs Save Water and Money" href="http://personalmoneystore.com/moneyblog/2009/12/22/simple-home-repairs-save-water-money/ ">home repairs</a> you can do
to save money around the house. For instance, if you address either a leaky faucet or running toilet, you'll save water and probably a few dollars per week off your bill. Most likely, a running faucet is caused by a cracked washer, which takes a few minutes, only a few dollars, and is incredibly simple.
Posted by: Milanp on 12/22/09 at 9:37 p.m. (Suggest removal)
While it is too bad, in a way, it may be that you are the brightest light of that guy's holiday. Bravo for adding some sunshine to his day.
Posted by: rhinodude on 12/23/09 at 7:47 a.m. (Suggest removal)
rhinodude,
I like your attitude.
Posted by: Justice_4_all on 12/23/09 at 1:15 p.m. (Suggest removal)
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