Looking Back on the Year

My one-year anniversary of starting dancing has come and went without me really noticing. You know, this is the longest I've held a job. That said, I haven't had too many jobs. I'm only 19 and wasn't allowed to work during the school year in high school. I've done the generic summer jobs everyone has: lifeguard, camp councillor, secretary, etc.

Looking back on the last year, I can honestly say that I don't regret starting. I was afraid it would change me, in a negative way, or hurt my relationship with Boyfriend through jealousy or disinterest. But these things never happened. Yes, I've changed, but for the better I think. I'm more confident, both at work and not, and I'm happier, more relaxed and far less stressed than I used to be.

And I wouldn't attribute it to simply just money. For me, the greatest thing about this job is the freedom. It gives me the freedom to spend time with Boyfriend, our dogs and my family. It gives me to freedom to have days when I just stay in bed all day and watch cheesy movies. It gives me the freedom to choose when I work and for how long. It gives me the freedom to not have to worry about getting generic/unhealthy/cheap dog food for my boys. I can get the good brands of food for myself, the organic foods, good cuts of meat and expensive cheeses. I know it may not sound like a huge perk but believe me, good food is so much better than cheap food. And I still don't spend a fortune on groceries anyway.

Do I think anyone could do this job? No. But if you're considering starting, the reasons behind possibly not being able to be a working girl are probably not what you think. A lot of this job is about how you can communicate and think on your feet, not about looks. But there are exceptions as well. There is an older Asian woman who works sometimes at my club and she is by no means overly attractive, nor is she good at conversing. Her accent is very thick and it can be hard to understand her even when there's no music playing, and yet somehow she manages to get almost everyone she talks to into the VIP.

If you're considering starting a career in this field of work, I would definatly recommend doing your research and thinking very hard about how it could effect you and your life. Prepare for the worst, hope for the best. I'm here to help if you want specific questions answered.