"Strip or Starve"

[preciousjeni]

When I was younger, I wanted to strip. Since I've gotten older and I understand what that really means, there's just no way. There's always another strategy to keep afloat.

[33girl]

Did she ever think that maybe going back to school right now isn't the best option? I'll defer to the lawyers on here, but I'm guessing there are LOTS of people out there who already have their masters and a lot more experience and connections who are also looking for work.

From what I get, this isn't to pay off her old debt, it's to pay off her current debt for school that she's currently enrolled in.

[Cen1aur 1963]

There are always different ways of getting yourself out of debt. But I think in her case, she chose stripping because it just happened to be what was available at the time to get her out of debt. Are there other ways? Yes, but how quickly are those ways going to become available. I think it's about having the right connections. I met a girl at a strip club in Las Vegas at my frat brother's bachelor party, and she said she was stripping to pay her way through law school. At the time she said she was bringing home about $1,500 a night. I don't have a problem with what she is doing. It's her business and her bills. How she chooses to pay those bills is on her.

[DrPhil]

Originally Posted by Cen1aur 1963

...and she said she was stripping to pay her way through law school.

In depth lap dance conversation?

I find it interesting when strippers (regardless of gender) share their life stories while on the job. Some feel the need to offer disclaimers so that they won't be labeled as "just like the others." I tell ya, if I had a Snickers bar for every exotic dancer who is doing it to support children, pay for school, or blahzey blah. I'd be one happy dentist's nightmare.

Strip Club Patron: "Hey! Just swing from the damn pole and shut up with the life story. I don't care what you're doing with the money I give you. Pop your ass just like the rest of them ass poppers."

[knight_shadow]

Originally Posted by DrPhil

I find it interesting when strippers (regardless of gender) share their life stories while on the job.

Some folks go to strip clubs like others go to bars. They like the atmosphere and will sometimes initiate the "tell me about your life" conversations.

Of course, this is what I've heard. I would never DREAM of going to a strip club...*cough*...

[Munchkin03]

Originally Posted by DrPhil

In depth lap dance conversation?

I find it interesting when strippers (regardless of gender) share their life stories while on the job. Some feel the need to offer disclaimers so that they won't be labeled as "just like the others." I tell ya, if I had a Snickers bar for every exotic dancer who is doing it to support children, pay for school, or blahzey blah. I'd be one happy dentist's nightmare.

"I can flex in 25 positions...but I only work here to pay my tuition."

Wasn't this the premise of Player's Club?

[AlphaFrog]

I'll be honest here: if it's strip or starve for ME, no thanks, I'd dumpster dive for cans to recycle or whatever. If it's strip or my kids starve...pass the pole. Fortunately, my husband wouldn't let that happen. He'd do WHATEVER it takes to keep me from having to do something like that. I recognize that some women aren't so lucky.

[KSigkid]

Originally Posted by 33girl

Did she ever think that maybe going back to school right now isn't the best option? I'll defer to the lawyers on here, but I'm guessing there are LOTS of people out there who already have their masters and a lot more experience and connections who are also looking for work.

From what I get, this isn't to pay off her old debt, it's to pay off her current debt for school that she's currently enrolled in.

The law market is terrible. I'm one of the lucky few who have found a job.;

That said - there's a "character" requirement for the bars of various states, and the state bars have a lot of leeway in deciding whether someone qualifies, or doesn't qualify. She may find herself in a tough spot if she decides to practice law.

[katydidKD]

Originally Posted by KSigkid

That said - there's a "character" requirement for the bars of various states, and the state bars have a lot of leeway in deciding whether someone qualifies, or doesn't qualify. She may find herself in a tough spot if she decides to practice law.

Disclaimer: not a lawyer (yet )

C&F requirements are going to be rough on her, from what i know, on her debt more so than her stripping. this is just what i have heard from local bar c&f admissions committee members. though they didn't talk about stripping, having a lot of debt (to credit cards, not student loans) is a problem. big big problem. (where i live)

[KSigkid]

Originally Posted by katydidKD

Disclaimer: not a lawyer (yet )

C&F requirements are going to be rough on her, from what i know, on her debt more so than her stripping. this is just what i have heard from local bar c&f admissions committee members. though they didn't talk about stripping, having a lot of debt (to credit cards, not student loans) is a problem. big big problem. (where i live)

Debt can definitely be a problem - I'm admitted in two jurisdictions, and they both did credit checks. The issue is that in law practice you have control over people's money, and the local bar admission boards want to know that you can at least control your own money.

[katydidKD]

Originally Posted by KSigkid

Debt can definitely be a problem - I'm admitted in two jurisdictions, and they both did credit checks. The issue is that in law practice you have control over people's money, and the local bar admission boards want to know that you can at least control your own money.

yep, that is exactly what the admissions people told us, if you can't handle your own money you can't handle a client's.

[GeekyPenguin]

Originally Posted by KSigkid

Debt can definitely be a problem - I'm admitted in two jurisdictions, and they both did credit checks. The issue is that in law practice you have control over people's money, and the local bar admission boards want to know that you can at least control your own money.

Originally Posted by katydidKD

yep, that is exactly what the admissions people told us, if you can't handle your own money you can't handle a client's.

Thank God they did our background check before I started my job - my pay's been cut over 10% and I'm not all that sure I'd pass anymore.

I'm grateful I was able to find a second job that doesn't involve taking my clothes off...although I'd probably be paid to put them back on.

[PiKA2001]

Originally Posted by DrPhil

In depth lap dance conversation?

I find it interesting when strippers (regardless of gender) share their life stories while on the job. Some feel the need to offer disclaimers so that they won't be labeled as "just like the others." I tell ya, if I had a Snickers bar for every exotic dancer who is doing it to support children, pay for school, or blahzey blah. I'd be one happy dentist's nightmare.

I don't think I've ever met a stripper who WASN'T dancing to put herself through school, even the ones that were clearly wasted and tweaking on something. It reminds me of how every waiter in L.A. is also an actor...

Originally Posted by preciousjeni

When I was younger, I wanted to strip.

Some things are better left unsaid.

[preciousjeni]

Originally Posted by PiKA2001

Some things are better left unsaid.

I wasn't thinking of your tender reading eyes when I posted. In any case, I once considered it a viable opportunity and, clearly, there are plenty of women who think about it and follow through on the thought. I completely understand the draw, but the reality of it is so much worse, in my opinion, than any benefit.

[Drolefille]

Originally Posted by Mcr

You type on an ipad with rediculous auto correct / predective text and let me know how it goes. And I'm not sure where you live but it must be nowhere thats inhabited. My reality just isn't as old, outdated, or washed up as yours must be. If you have time to research how many Hooters there are, you need a life.

I'm replying to you on my phone right now. Let's see how I do.

Good to know that cities of 75-100k are totally uninhabited. Wonder why I have neighbors though if that's the case. I mean how do we live without the civilization that is crappy wings served by women in hot pants!

Your reality makes a lot of assumptions about the world that suggests you're pretty sheltered.

Finally, ye olde "you have no life" line says you're a teenager or are just about as clever as one with your insults. (That's not fair; I know smarter teenagers.) But you're right the two minutes I used to search wikipedia while talking to my girlfriend and watching Doctor Who and posting on GC have now PROVEN my lack of a life! I'd have guessed it would have been the Doctor Who, myself, but what can you do?

Also, your writing still sucks.

Originally Posted by preciousjeni

I wasn't thinking of your tender reading eyes when I posted. In any case, I once considered it a viable opportunity and, clearly, there are plenty of women who think about it and follow through on the thought. I completely understand the draw, but the reality of it is so much worse, in my opinion, than any benefit.

Word to all this.