'I'm a stripper – the work isn't glamorous and it's harder than you think'

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TikTok holding wads of cash, it can be quite hard to make a good wage.She spoke exclusively to DailyStar about the realities of the industry.“It is definitely nowhere near as easy to make money as other dancers on TikTok make it seem,” Pamela told us.“Some nights I have made £36 ($50), other nights I’ve made thousands and some nights I have even owed the club money and walked out with nothing.

It’s not an easy job and the money is never promised.”While Pamela loves the work she does, she wants other women to be aware of what they’re getting themselves into.You have to regularly work late nights if you want more of a chance of earning the big bucks and, depending on which strip club you work at, some clients can be handsy.Pamela shared her top tips for women starting out in the industry and the best ways they can protect themselves.“Tips I can share to dancers who are new in the industry is to just never wear lotion or baby oil it can cause injury on stage and on the pole due to the slickness,” she explained.“Don’t be shy and never have a preference when it comes to customers everyone has money, always know that you are in control and when you say no it means no.

Your body your rules.“Make sure you have good heels, preferably leather to grip the pole. Know how to say no and seriously have confidence.”Pamela also wants to help get rid of the misconception that women who strip aren’t confident in themselves.In fact, Pamela says it is often the complete opposite to this.“Dancing has helped me gain all body confidence I could ever have.

Another misconception is that the dancers want the men that come into the clubs,” she explained.“We are not attracted to the customers, we are truly only there for work.