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Hannaah

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Re: Coronavirus affecting bookings
« Reply #360 on: 20 March 2020, 09:38:09 pm »
I'm no longer working as of two days ago. It isn't worth the risk to me. Of course, now that schools are closed I have my child until further notice anyway as his dad is in the at risk category so unable to do our usual shared childcare, so wouldn't be able to even if I thought I'd risk it. Things will be tight for a while but the positive side is more time with my child, time to get things around the house done that I've been putting off and more time to get new pictures done and working on blogs. Been meaning to for months but never got around to them - if they earn a few credits then it's a plus and will pay for advertising when I do return - and I do think once this settles down we will be busy again.

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« Reply #361 on: 21 March 2020, 07:26:35 am »
This has affected my business this week certainly. I've had regs cancel at the last minute because of it and people that I've seen before have text me to say Oh, I was going to come and see you blah, blah, but this virus I'd better stay at home  ::)  ::)

They'd no intention of seeing me ... it's just an excuse to get some communication  ::)

It really angers me to think that they can use this serious situation to their advantage and messing me about is fine  :FF

If you don't wanna see me that's fine but don't make contact in the first place  :FF  I have better things to do or not do than pander to them.
« Last Edit: 21 March 2020, 07:28:41 am by Gypsy »
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« Reply #362 on: 21 March 2020, 08:07:19 am »
I'm having to isolate for 12 weeks, due to an underlying health issue. This means no work for 12 weeks. There is financial help out there however. You can apply for universal credit and get fast tracked. You must be hmrc registered however, for them to help you out using the covid-19 special programme. Just apply online via the government website. Explain you can not work at all because of the outbreak. They'll get you the money asap. This applies to UK residents only. Hope this helps some of you out!
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« Reply #363 on: 21 March 2020, 09:36:41 am »
I'm having to isolate for 12 weeks, due to an underlying health issue. This means no work for 12 weeks. There is financial help out there however. You can apply for universal credit and get fast tracked. You must be hmrc registered however, for them to help you out using the covid-19 special programme. Just apply online via the government website. Explain you can not work at a because of the outbreak. They'll get you the money asap. This applies to UK residents only. Hope this helps some of you out!

Yes, I am in the same situation as my daughter is in the serious risk category. I can't work for 12 weeks. UC were great. I got an advance loan and will get enough on a monthly basis to pay my rent.

I can probably stay afloat with savings for 4 months but after that I will need to return in some capacity.

They didn't mention HMRC to me, even though I told them I was self employed. I think everyone's circumstances will be different.

I have had a few local enquiries for work but obviously can't take them plus I think social distancing is important to combat this pandemic faster. I'm really hoping we can go back to work in July.

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« Reply #364 on: 21 March 2020, 09:43:11 am »
I'm having to isolate for 12 weeks, due to an underlying health issue. This means no work for 12 weeks. There is financial help out there however. You can apply for universal credit and get fast tracked. You must be hmrc registered however, for them to help you out using the covid-19 special programme. Just apply online via the government website. Explain you can not work at a because of the outbreak. They'll get you the money asap. This applies to UK residents only. Hope this helps some of you out!

Don't let the fact you have not registered yet as self employed with HMRC stop you from claiming as their rules are:
legally you need to register by 5 October after the end of the tax year in which you became self-employed. For example, if you started your business in after 5th April 2019, you'd need to register with HMRC by 5 October 2020.

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« Reply #365 on: 21 March 2020, 10:38:44 am »

I have had a few local enquiries for work but obviously can't take them plus I think social distancing is important to combat this pandemic faster. I'm really hoping we can go back to work in July.
My friend in Spain said that fit, healthy people are bringing the virus home to their more vulnerable family members. It's grave situation over there. This made me feel very conflicted now about working in the UK  :-\. I know for a fact that my clients still socialise with vulnerable family members.
In London, massage parlours will be closing. Restaurants, gyms, spas and pubs. Maybe its a sign for me to social distance from today, until the worst is over.
I do camming -as long as I hit my daily target of £40 a day, I can pay my rent and expenses no problem.
I know not everyone can cam. Hope they can get loans and financial help in other ways.

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« Reply #366 on: 21 March 2020, 10:56:17 am »
This has affected my business this week certainly. I've had regs cancel at the last minute because of it and people that I've seen before have text me to say Oh, I was going to come and see you blah, blah, but this virus I'd better stay at home  ::)  ::)
They'd no intention of seeing me ... it's just an excuse to get some communication  ::)

Some assume I am ill already,
One regular client suggested he will take me to dinner instead and pay my full rate. When I reminded him that restaurants are closing, he replied he can't let me into his house anymore.

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« Reply #367 on: 21 March 2020, 11:59:41 am »
I have lowered my prices, my friend thinks I should put them up (she used to work but hasn’t for years) and I know where she is coming from but I can’t as so many men have lost their jobs and it’s not fair.

One guy wanted me to lower my 15 min from £40 and add kissing and said that he came too quickly, I told him that it wasn’t my issue and that £40 is cheap enough!

This is definitely bringing out all the wrong ones that’s for sure, I am insisting on them having AW profiles with decent feedback as i have had a couple if calls where as soon as they speak my intuition is saying “no way”, I had so many calls yesterday and 2 wanted my postcode and I had a feeling they wouldn’t turn up so I gave them the wrong postcode on purpose and none of them turned up, so many address collectors too, it’s scary, there was also one guy who asked if I did bareback and anal, as if I’m going to risk my sexual health because things are quiet, told him if he did bareback with sex workers then I won’t see him.

I am going to try and get a loan to cover me as I don’t want to work just now but I absolutely have too.
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« Reply #368 on: 21 March 2020, 02:23:37 pm »
I'm basically down to one regular, so I'm not even a sex worker anymore but basically a sort of unofficial mistress who gets slipped cash.

Gypsy

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« Reply #369 on: 21 March 2020, 03:14:05 pm »
I've just briefly skimmed over the HMRC website on self employment and the only thing that's potentially helpful to us is the 10K grant scheme.

It says you have to work from a property though.

I work from home in most cases, but I don't know whether that will affect council tax cos the council don't know I work from home. Someone once told me that you have to pay a different band if you let them know what you do. I don't know whether that's true or not.

On the website it did say if you're eligible you would have a letter from your local authority. So we will just have to wait and see.
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Re: Coronavirus affecting bookings
« Reply #370 on: 21 March 2020, 03:41:23 pm »
Just curious to know if anyone is still working through the coronavirus and how busy it is for you at the minute?

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« Reply #371 on: 21 March 2020, 04:11:28 pm »
I've stopped offering bookings at all for the time being. I just don't think it's worth the risk, but I am in the 'at-risk' group. I'll be sticking to camming for a while. Hope you're all staying safe, ladies  :-*

Gypsy

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« Reply #372 on: 21 March 2020, 04:14:58 pm »
After reading what my accountant has just sent me, I think it's SSP or UC that applies more to us  ::)

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DarcyLady

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« Reply #373 on: 21 March 2020, 04:19:46 pm »
After reading what my accountant has just sent me, I think it's SSP or UC that applies more to us  ::)
Ive put in an application for UC, so fingers crossed  :-X

Gypsy

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« Reply #374 on: 21 March 2020, 04:48:59 pm »
Ive put in an application for UC, so fingers crossed  :-X

Good luck!

I'm hoping against all odds I am entitled to the 10K grant.

My accountant claims tax relief for the running costs of my home ... heating bills, internet connection, panic alarm security costs etc.

Fingers crossed!
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