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Question: I'm 19!.!.Is becomming an exotic dancer (stripper) a good idea!?
Hi!. I am 19 and i live in St!. Louis MO and ive always wondered what it was like and how much money you could make being a stripper!. I'm in college and i need money! I come from a good home and i never drink or do drugs!. I am a good dancer!. Any advice from dancers out there!? Can i do this job without any of my family finding out!? How much do stl strippers make!? What are your thoughts!? Thanks!Www@QuestionHome@Com


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i don't think it's about repecting yourself or not to strip!. a lot of my friends are strippers and if anything they have so much respect for themselves it's not funny!. I'm not going to say no don't do it, but instead i'm going to say- each to their own!. Check out a few clubs in your area and see what they're like atmosphere wise, if your ok with them, approach the staff and have a chat!. organise to do a trial and see how you go!. you might really like it or hate it- but don't do it just for money!. That's like selling drugs for money!. Just bloody stupid!. Do be aware that it's not a terribly glamourous life though!. it's long hours, late nights, sleazy guys and there is always the temptation of drugs and alcohol!. Check it out and decide for yourself!. No one else need know- travel a little and go to the next town to work!.Www@QuestionHome@Com

I was a stripper at 17(did it for 3 yrs),and it ruined my life mentally and socially!.

Dancing in strip clubs is not just dancing,as all the dancers do "extra's",which is where the real money comes from!.

Essentially,you are forced into prostitution,and it's quite demeaning!.

Not a lifestyle I would recommend,even if you are desperate for cash!.

It's also a dangerous environment to be in,so if you do decide to do this,you are taking a huge risk!.

Yes,you can do a job like this,and hide it from your family!.

But you shouldn't have to hide what you do for a living!.

Have some pride,and stick with a minimum wage job!.

Good luck,whatever you decide to do!.

Edit:The money isn't that great,and you have to work long hrs just to make enough to survive!.Www@QuestionHome@Com

Don't do it if you have a good alternative!. Try to join a work-study program and get a job on campus!. A strip club will probably NOT have flexible hours, and it will be difficult to keep up your grades!.

As for how much you would make as a stripper, it really depends on where you work!. You can make a lot of money, but I would only do it as a last resort!.

I'm in college as well and I found that a great way to make money is by participating in social science studies (no bad medical side effects, and typically a good amount of money), so ask around in the departments!.

Some girls donate their eggs as well, but I've heard that can have bad health effects!.

In any case, there are plenty of ways to make money!. Be crafty, and don't do something you know your family wouldn't approve of!.Www@QuestionHome@Com

Your family may find out if someone who knows the family goes to the establishment!. You could try a club a bit away from where you live!. If you are that worried about them finding out, you probably shouldn't do it!.

Salaries vary, you will make the most first starting out and once you are a veteran!. The way strippers make the most money is by doing lapdances!. If you are ok with doing that, go ahead!.

I personally think you should try promotional work or gogo dancing at niteclubs instead!. You make good money, don't have to give lapdances or take off your clothes!.


Edit: Forgot to mention this!.!. If you do decide to become a stripper you may have to deal with your classmates seeing you!.Www@QuestionHome@Com

I knew a beautiful, bright young woman who chose this career!. She did so after her husband and she divorced!. She had to have some way to support her kids!. She made really good money and it seemed okay at first!. Then she got involved in the seedier end of the business and hooked on drugs!. She lost her kids and her life has been a wreck ever since!. I don't think it's such a good idea!. Your local community should be able to help you find a safer, less exposed job!.Www@QuestionHome@Com

You can make great money, but so many girls get wrapped up in drugs and alcohol in that business!. i dated a girl who danced, and she made all kinds of cash, but wound up being an alcholic and coke head!. The majority of girls start off ok, but then cant turn away when the time comes b/c the money is too good!. You ahve to ask if you're going to be able to turn away from making 3000+ a week to far less when it comes time!. if your honestly hot enough, you'll make REAL GOOD moneyWww@QuestionHome@Com

If you have any respect for yourself, I would avoid doing anything like that!. You say you come from a good family!.!.!.!.!.what will you do when your parents ask you how you got your extra money!? Is the extra money really worth degrading yourself!? Sure, burger flipping isn't that exciting or high paying, but in my book it's a lot more respectable!. Just my 2 cents!.Www@QuestionHome@Com

there are other dance jobs that don't involve taking your clothes off for drunk men who can't have a relationship with a normal woman!. Besides, I have a friend who was a stripper at 19!. Her husband (she met and married him at 23) thought it was cool at first, and was proud of it, but once he got a little older, and was in the business world, it was an embarrassment!. I wouldn't suggest it!.Www@QuestionHome@Com

Strippers have the best bodies in the world!. It's great exercise and if you dance in the right places, there are guards to keep the men from touching you!. Just be careful about the place that you dance!. Make sure it is a respectable establishment with respectful owners and bouncers!.Www@QuestionHome@Com

sunny stfu my sister was a stripper she made lik a frip of money she did it secretley for lik one whole year with out my mom finding out then she quit and told my mom and she was pissed she was 20 when she did it!.!.!.!.it also depends if u look sexyWww@QuestionHome@Com

Haha!. I've always thought being an exotic dancer would be fun!.
For, like, a week, and then it would get old!.
But yeah, you would make a fair amount of money!. Just don't start drinking or doing drugs!. That would not be a wise decision!.Www@QuestionHome@Com

if your fine yes it is but everybody is goin to think you're any girl like the ones u fine workin avs!.Www@QuestionHome@Com

they make pretty good moneyWww@QuestionHome@Com