Quote from: Amber_Chelt on 26 April 2014, 06:20:43 pm

1. If someone irritates you when they first contact you, or you find something a bit odd, don't make the booking. Guaranteed they either won't turn up or, you will hate them.

Definitely. I think that just about every really unpleasant booking I've ever had could be explained away by my ignoring of the above.

Almost completely true for me! The guy who tried to steal his money back seemed normal all the way until nearly the very end. Everyone else.... annoying in some way.

Chocolate
Knitting
And ... Nice bubble bath ... Xx

1) Don't try to be everything to everyone. Noone will ever appeal to all men so don't try to be something you're not or don't want to be nor fret when you get a walk out.

2) Get outside at least once a day. Fresh air and a bit of a walk will always perk you up. Sitting in all day not daring to leave in case you miss a booking is demoralising and you'll end up gloomy and get cabin fever!

3) Realise that call after call from idiots or a timewaster or no show is just part of the job. Don't let them make you angry or upset- swat them away like an annoying fly and move on. Dwelling on them or wasting energy on being angry is unproductive. Also fine tuning your twat radar helps avoid no shows etc.

1. Socialise at least once a week with non naked people / boyfriend lol because else not sure if it's just me, I slip into flirty & safe conversation, a give give give conversation that is my work style. Takes a few people off gaurd when i'm accidentally flirty because I cant turn it off lol.
2. If your bedroom can't be personalised, personalise the fuck out of the rest of the house. Literally it's like stepping into a different world vs my work space, helps switch off & seperate it too.
3. Learn something in the down times. I've learnt about veganism, conspiracy theories, nature, science, philosophy, conversation, how to beauty, space, construction work etc. The internet is a great place lol, Dabbling in a bit of everything is my preferred learning stimulus but you could learn a language or a trade. 

1) Read Dr Phils Lifecode - BAITERs -Back stabber Abusers Imposters Takers Exploiters and or Reckless
2) Learn about cluster B personality types & how to deal with them..

Cannot second this enough, very eye opening and useful information which I've found to help no end when confronted with certain types of people.

1) Read Dr Phils Lifecode - BAITERs -Back stabber Abusers Imposters Takers Exploiters and or Reckless
2) Learn about cluster B personality types & how to deal with them..

Cannot second this enough, very eye opening and useful information which I've found to help no end when confronted with certain types of people.
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Life is full of these people (cluster B / personality disorder) generally but they do try to hide it in civvie street (at least, they have some positives going on e.g. career etc) .  However, in this industry, they show what they are like (anti-social / hostility / being an idiot / pestering / indiscreet etc from day one.     If there weren't people who were decent, I would not be here. 

You are not wrong there!!!   These idiots seem to think we believe their stupid message expecting "a midnight meet" hinting he knows where you are and where to park to see me already.  Creeps.

3. Don't trust punters, keep your wits about you at all times, don't get complacent. And this is tiring, so spend time and money on self-care - it's worth it!

Cannot agree more.  Trust No punters - they are already lying to their wife / family / GF etc.