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instructors: do you have other jobs?
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wow, thank you for all of the responses! i appreciate the insight, and it's really inspiring to hear about all of the different things you all do. 😀
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First of all how cool is it that so many of us find a way to balance all of this with our lives https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_smile.gif. And yup – very full time job lol – I am a Director Of Production for a television network. Recently my husband (he is an actor) and I have been in the process of opening up an Aerial Studio in North Hollywood (pole, aerial yoga, silks, lyra, yoga, stretching, pilates & classic burlesque). Currently we are scheduled to be open 5 days a week with wed's and thursday's closed. My husband and I will split management duties on Sat & Sunday and we have a studio manager for Monday, Tuesday & Friday – hubby will work those days as well if he is not shooting or auditioning. The plan is for me to teach at least 1 if not 2 aerial yoga classes on the weekends I am at the studio to manage – but we shall see how that goes. The nice thing about opening the studio with the hubby is that he is very involved and it's our "together" project – I fear however our doggy is going to be really pissed off at us https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_wink.gif
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Cool thread topic, it's always cool to see the diversity of women in the pole world. I don't consider myself a real instructor yet since I've only taught two paid classes. And I don't have another job besides raising my kids, but man I wish I did. Before I had my baby I was a hike guide at a fitness resort and that was the perfect amount of "get me out of the house and interacting with adults" time. I have social anxiety, and without that regular "exercise" for my social skills I start to withdraw until I don't want to leave the house even just to go shopping or for a run.
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Yep! I work full time in a public school! I love it, but it's not very sexy! LOL. That's why I love my pole job! Keeps me balanced, sane, and I get to meet sooooo many cool and totally awesome ladies that otherwise I'd never have met.
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i work two 13hr shifts in a laid-back single-screen independent cinema, and teach three pole classes per week. this pays all my bills and gives me plenty of time for creative projects. i feel very lucky!
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Hi – it is interesting to see what varied backgrounds we all have …
I run a construction business with my husband during the day and also look after the admin and finance of my father's company.
Then I teach 5 classes/ week over 4 nights (2 classes back to back on one evening) – this leaves me one free night during the week and I'm keep my weekends free – unless I hosting a Masterclass or running a workshop/event.
I've got a couple of instructors in training and it will be great to pass some of my waiting list on to them without having to increase the amount of classes I do personally – my body aches most of times as it is without enough rest days!! But Pole Fitness is so addictive and knowing I've worked my muscles always makes me smile.
Plus I do have a couple of children although they don't take much looking after at 24 and 21!!
What busy Polers we are!
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I've had jobs while teaching but for the last year or so I've just been teaching and focusing on training.
I have been a radio DJ, voice over artist, audio engineer, actor and a receptionist at a salon. i'm currently looking for a part time marketing position someplace – doesn't have to be pole related.
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Oh and as far as how many classes a week…I teach 7 classes a week minimum – sometimes more…I'm usually the one willing to pick up extra classes.
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I am a stay at home mommy/wife. My kids are definitely my full time job :o) I have a 2 year old and a 3 1/2 year old – Both boys. I teach 4 classes a week, so this is a great way for me to get out of the house! I make some fun money, get a workout, and also have a ton of fun. I don't know what I would do without my clients, they are the reason I love going so much! Don't get me wrong – I LOVE BEING AT HOME WITH MY KIDS! But it is nice to have a chance to get away and do something I love, and share in the excitement of such a creative outlet.
xoxo,
PoleFitMom
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I am a full-time nursing student. I had to stop teaching for a bit the last few months as I am wrapping up my studies and it's been pretty intense and hasn't allowed much time for anything else. Unfortunately now I am really out of shape and don't even pole much for myself https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_sad.gif. Kind of makes me sad. I want to get back at it and get back in shape before I go back to teaching again.
When I was teaching, I had a tough time keeping up with my own pole progress. I taught a lot of beginning classes and some early intermediate stuff and was teaching usually 3-4 days a week. Combined with the committments to my schooling, I wasn't getting myself much further along on the pole. I am now debating if I should take some time to just work on my own pole work, or, if I should go back and teach too. Luckily there are now a few more people who are qualified to teach at the studio I am affiliated with, so I don't feel so much like I am desparately needed there- that had been a problem prior. It's nice to be needed, but I am not in a position to do this as my sole form of income.
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i work a job during the weekdays M-F 9a-4p & teach pole classes on saturday nights & sometimes sundays too! i occasionally assist with some of the classes we have during the weekday evenings as well but 99% of the time it's just Saturdays. i would love to teach pole as a full time job but right now it's not possible.
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