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I've worked the doors in Sheffield for two years, moving around a number of venues (for those who are on the doors, I work for Pelly) I have a fairly comfortable door nowadays, not too much trouble, the occasional drunk student or lover's tiff but nothing really out there. A few weeks back, someone had a knife. There are no rough doors, there are good nights and bad nights. I worked a venue a while back that many others considered rough, I knew better. The punters knew me and liked me, the regulars "had my back" in theory but in reality, never needed to. Woman or Man, doorwork is about mentality. If you have a temper or an ego don't bother. If you aren't the kind of person that can take being talked to like **** or treated like a hero then don't bother, you'll get both, all the time. People will spout the same conversation at you a hundred times a night and you have to appear to enjoy it each and every time because you're the face of the venue. If you believe you're there to "deal with s**t', don't bother, that's maybe 3% of our jobs most of the time. Bad attitude on the door carries into the venue and beyond. Sort your s**t out and treat people as they should be treated... people carrying their cash in to pay you. As a doorstaff, you have to consider your physical condition but it's not quite as important as you'd think. Work a venue that values your skill set. If you're 6ft4 and a black belt in jeet kun origami but can't string a sentence together without insulting someone, you're useless. If you're four foot and a fag paper but can talk a cuckolded husband out the door without bother then I want you for my door. Muscle has it's place... on a medium to large venue I like to have a couple of intimidating guys that can handle themselves but I wouldn't put them on the front door simply because it sends the message that we need that kind of staff in this venue. Mix it up. A fighter and a talker that get along, make the BEST door team in the world Kudos to those who work rough venues and come home safe every night, I hope it continues as a testament to your skill.

Hi Ann, How long is a piece of string? lol. To be honest, it really depends on the job. My cleaner will ask a flat rate for the job at the time. If you have pets or smoke then it may be higher as it takes them longer. It also depends on how often you want them. My cleaner comes in twice a week and does my ironing so she does me a flat weekly rate. Best bet is to negotiate depending on your requirements and maybe try one or two to see if you're happy with them.

That's very kind of you but I'm 28, gay and live with my mother (who is not "the fairy godmother" and my dog. Sweet of you though.

Best All you can Eat chinese in town at the moment is easily Flaming Dragon up at Valley Centertainment. I do like Jumbo's but FD is ten times as good and the same price. If you've got a day rider, it's worth the extra few stops on the tram.

About £7 + drinks during the day but to be honest, for the price, I'd personally go up to Valley Centertainment and try Flaming Dragons. Much more choice, nicer restaurant and much better atmosphere. All you can eat £7 during the day, rises to about £14 on Friday and Saturday nights (plus drinks). Enjoy

I recommend Kate, we call her our "Fairy Godmother" lol. £30 for up to four hours and you'd swear a team had deep cleaned every time she's been. Mobile 07415 318 750. Best to check in with her though, well in advance, as she tends to be booked up otherwise! Matt