Before we get into the nuts and bolts of making tons of cash, let’s take a look at the industry:
Freedom
Very few jobs out there allow you the freedoms enjoyed by most entertainers. First of all, most clubs are very flexible about your schedule. Yes, most will require you to work a minimum number of hours per shift, but you get to determine what days you want to work, how many days per week, and whether you want to work nights or days. Once you’ve shown that you are professional and easy to work with, you will be given even greater latitude. You also get to chose WHERE you work. If you need to move, or just don’t like the vibe of a certain club, it is easy to find a new location and resume work almost immediately. Also, if you totally screw up you can go to a new club and start over with a clean slate. For example, if you notice a girl is mad at one of the staff, and you commiserate with her, agreeing that, yes he’s a real S.O.B. and a drunk to boot. Next day you find out that said drunk S.O.B. is her boyfriend AND the owner, they’ve kissed and made up, and now you look like an ass. Might be best to move on. Of course this never happens… Achem! (just don’t make a habit of it. Learn from your mistakes) You’ll also have the freedom to dress pretty much however you chose. No lame uniforms, or stuffy business apparel (although a naughty secretary outfit can be a fun change and turn heads!) You get to choose your boss. Love the club, but can’t stand a certain manager? Change your shifts, manangers can’t be there all day and night. One of the greatest draws to this industry is the financial freedom. Name one job where you can make a six figure income at age 18 (that are legal anyways). Even with a top college degree, this is nearly impossible.
Social Life
As an entertainer you will meet people from all walks of life. From celebrities to blue collar workers to free spirits drifting with the flow of life. You’ll always know where the best parties, as well as get free tickets to concerts, sporting events, even free trips to exotic destinations like Hawaii, Alaska, Guam, and Australia.
Reinvent Yourself
Were you shy in high school, and wished you could be more outgoing? This industry provides you the perfect opportunity to take on any persona you wish. Have you ever wished you could have a strong, sassy attitude? Go ahread, try it out! Ever wanted to dress outrageously,? Perhaps you look forward to opportunites to wear costumes. You can wear a nurse outfit one set, a cowgirl outfit the next, and it not only is OK, but it is encouraged. Ever wondered how you would look, and how people would react if you had long blonde hair? Try out a wig, and see what happens. You can literally be anyone you want to be, dress how ever you wish, and if you change 15 minutes later, nobody will bat an eye.
Did you grow up with a name or nickname you detest? You get to pick your own name, and can change it at any time. Just don’t change it too often. You want to build your brand, and if you are constantly changing your name, it affects your income and confuses not only customers, but staff (DJ, bouncers, waitstaff) as well.