I have experience of difficulties in moving into other work, some of which created by myself wishing to continue sex work alongside.

I took steps to make sure being discovered would not be an issue, but still encountered problems three times a result of being mislead by those hiring me.

I do think it much depends on individual circumstances.

'lack of normal job skills'?- You've got tons of job skills which you happen to use every day for escorting. Those skills are transferable to civvy jobs. Hospitality skills, written/telephone communication skills, advertising skills, presentation skills, scheduling skills, face to face listening skills, dispute avoidence and mediation, time management etc ....even 'stage setting' skills for the reception and comfort of clients.

I agree with Kay's post, hard to say. I've found escorting to be a good way to study for various professions part time. It's also given me the chance to try the jobs I qualified for part time, to see if I like them rather than jump in blind. The escorting is a nice financial cushion.

If you're thinking of a dead stop then this option won't be possible.

If you do not have sex work listed as the actual occupation on your tax returns you should be fine. If you really want out and to do something skilled i am sure you can if you really want it. Sex work does not need to follow your life forever.