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amy

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Re: Coronavirus affecting bookings
« Reply #315 on: 18 March 2020, 09:47:13 pm »
Tidied again.

There are general discussion boards all over the internet and I doubt there is a dearth of posts on the topic; I'm not locking this one for those concerned members who need advice and support, so from now on anybody making posts unrelated to sex work will find themselves on premod with immediate effect.

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Re: Coronavirus affecting bookings
« Reply #316 on: 18 March 2020, 11:05:34 pm »
It is a very scary time to be alive. I've stopped seeing clients, because I've developed a cough and temperature  :'( I'm hoping the UK government will announce a plan to help those of us who are now going to struggle...

Not really, because there's the 'flu' from, according to my doctor from Australia, that kills a lot more people than this virus that seems to. And then being self employed as escorts we charge the high hourly rates to cover for time off, illness and a myriad of other reasons to not be able to work. That means saving for these times. Anyone with savings will have to dip into them, hey ho such is life, for the rest who spend their earnings soon as they get them well there's a thing called the benefit system here in the UK so nobody is going to starve...Or be evicted.

Saying that though, we don't know how bad it's going to get, the scavenging toilet roll stock pilers are one thing, wait til the looting starts....  ::)

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Re: Coronavirus affecting bookings
« Reply #317 on: 18 March 2020, 11:08:06 pm »
School close is last straw for me, have no work for weeks anyway but no chance now as kids home.
Bright note though is I live in small university city and have had some regulars offer to help money against future booking. I think I do not to do this but might have to soon.

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« Reply #318 on: 18 March 2020, 11:16:52 pm »
I absolutely feel for the people in other countries where they're already struggling, it will now be a case of either eating or not  :'(

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Re: Coronavirus affecting bookings
« Reply #319 on: 18 March 2020, 11:35:43 pm »
My regular client confirmed he's facing redundancy. Can see this happening more over the next few months which will have a knock on effect on us. I'm worried now

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Re: Coronavirus affecting bookings
« Reply #320 on: 19 March 2020, 02:06:46 am »
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I won’t work for the foreseeable future now. The exchanging of bodily fluids for me the risk is just too high. Hygiene is so important in this work and you’ll still get the clients with vile hygiene who won’t ever change their habits.
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Re: Coronavirus affecting bookings
« Reply #321 on: 19 March 2020, 09:56:01 am »
Not really, because there's the 'flu' from, according to my doctor from Australia, that kills a lot more people than this virus that seems to. And then being self employed as escorts we charge the high hourly rates to cover for time off, illness and a myriad of other reasons to not be able to work. That means saving for these times. Anyone with savings will have to dip into them, hey ho such is life, for the rest who spend their earnings soon as they get them well there's a thing called the benefit system here in the UK so nobody is going to starve...Or be evicted.

Saying that though, we don't know how bad it's going to get, the scavenging toilet roll stock pilers are one thing, wait til the looting starts....  ::)

It is very bad for people like me who already suffer from autoimmune diseases. I don't think we need patronising right now. I am aware of the benefits system, and I think everyone else is too.

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Re: Coronavirus affecting bookings
« Reply #322 on: 19 March 2020, 10:50:21 am »
I think all us girls need to support each other in this crisis. No one knows anyone else's financial position, reasons for working or how much they work. Lots of us have school age children and much the same as the rest of the world we are facing financial ruin, we are no different to workers losing jobs everywhere. Boris is certainly not handing out money to every citizen who needs help but not you girls because you should have saved. Let's support each other.

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« Reply #323 on: 19 March 2020, 11:36:48 am »
When having listed your mobile number on AW, do you also get unsolicited text messages from drug dealers?

Well, I just received one of these messages and even the drug dealer now said to 'Stay safe'.  :D
Have to say, it felt strangely reassuring.   ;D

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Re: Coronavirus affecting bookings
« Reply #324 on: 19 March 2020, 12:02:24 pm »
anyone reasonably busy atm? im showing available today but so far no bookings or calls. nothing.
why have cotton when you can have silk???

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« Reply #325 on: 19 March 2020, 12:35:47 pm »
What we need are some sexy hazmat suits.

I've done one regular and my other regular text for 7 tonight. He has type 1 diabetes so I asked if he was sure and he said yes, he's fit and healthy.


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Re: Coronavirus affecting bookings
« Reply #326 on: 19 March 2020, 12:43:41 pm »
When having listed your mobile number on AW, do you also get unsolicited text messages from drug dealers?

So many of them I'd be concerned that my profile hd been dumped if I didn't :D

What we need are some sexy hazmat suits.

I have a respirator at home that I use for DIY jobs (sanding and suchlike), and whilst it's no use whatsoever against germs, it did cross my mind to start opening the door in it  ;D

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Re: Coronavirus affecting bookings
« Reply #327 on: 19 March 2020, 01:28:57 pm »
Had the same message this morning from the dealer also told him that every one is suffering financially at the moment and he still wanna sell the shit to people. Fucking idiot

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Re: Coronavirus affecting bookings
« Reply #328 on: 19 March 2020, 01:39:12 pm »
Well, I just received one of these messages and even the drug dealer now said to 'Stay safe'.  :D
Have to say, it felt strangely reassuring.   ;D

Yes because nothing screams "safety" more than taking hard drugs.

Seriously, the world is gone mad  ???
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Re: Coronavirus affecting bookings
« Reply #329 on: 19 March 2020, 04:35:06 pm »
How many ladies are still working?