You've got to do what's right for you and it sounds like you have the ideal situation.
I've been performing for years but it's only been in the last two years that this has become my full time occupation - very few people can really be a burlesque or cabaret performer and that's it. Much of my own work now involves negotiating work for other performers and organising events.
When I first set up MoB, I was a full time student with a part time job too.
At one point I worked for Estee Lauder in Harvey Nichols, Edinburgh - never again. I always envied those on the Benefit, Pout or Mac counters.
Good luck with it! I'm sure you can use the job to evangelise burlesque to all those who like sparkly glitter and such!
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