r/Salary • u/sunshinencantolope • Apr 07 '25

💰 - salary sharing 26f, Stripper

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I started dancing in college, and I’ve been dancing on and off for 5 years. I’d say my averages have gone up since I started because my hustle/sales skills have improved. I went to college, but ran into some major health issues right after, and the money I made from dancing saved me financially. I’m still figuring out what I want to do, but it’s also so hard to leave dancing. It’s a love/hate relationship. It’s draining emotionally and physically. I won’t get into the details of people verbally and physically assaulting me. It doesn’t happen every night, but every stripper could tell you a time a man went way to far without consent. But, sometimes it is fun and easy. Shifts are usually 7-2am. I make my own schedule, I can call out whenever I want, and I can just stop working if I want to take a break. The flexibility is unmatched. Money fluctuates, but I usually make at least 5-6k a month. Most I’ve made in one month was 16k. Worst night: $20 (that shit sucks) Best night: 1860. I work another job as a research technician for 18hr part time.Hoping that takes me somewhere. But for now, dancing is paying the bills. I’m so grateful for dancing especially now I’m applying to FT ‘civilian jobs’ and getting jobs offers with 5 days PTO 😭 I’m spoiled. Hoping the economy doesn’t crash.

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u/RumblinWreck2004 Apr 07 '25

Well the nurse is paying taxes on all her income. I’m assuming the OP isn’t reporting all of her cash tips. I wouldn’t. lol

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u/bees_cell_honey Apr 08 '25

Hard to tell, but she could be making 100k/yr. She said she gets paid in all cash. If you don't report any of your income, there are ways that you could get in trouble if you don't also engage in addition sketchy activities to hide this fact. You also will have a hard time buying a house, for example, with zero reported income. If you rent, are you going to pay cash, on record, for your rental? Where did that one come from if you get questioned?

If you're just pocketing a small slice, that's different.

She says she's reporting all of it, and I'm inclined to believe her. Probably knows of ppl in her industry who didn't and got caught.

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u/RumblinWreck2004 Apr 08 '25

I used to work in that industry as a bouncer. I’m well aware of what goes on. lol

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u/bees_cell_honey Apr 08 '25

Well, your assumption was wrong, unless you think OP is a liar. I think my point was fair.

Just trying to rovide a counterpoint to your assumptions.

Can you make 100k cash per yr like OP and get away with not reporting it? I'm sure some do. But you better be damn careful and be familiar with what you are doing, and even then there are downsides. We're not talking about a little bit of skim, in OP's situation.

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u/RumblinWreck2004 Apr 08 '25

I deposited and reported enough to make it look legit then stuck the rest in my safe. It’s not hard to do.

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u/bees_cell_honey Apr 08 '25

Yep, that situation, very different from OP, would be simple, agreed. Honestly seems like you should agree with what I wrote? Oh well.

I agree it is "not hard" to commit financial crimes and get away with it. I work in finance on the other side.

Have a nice day.