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Bettyboo29

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Re: Coronavirus affecting bookings
« Reply #720 on: 05 April 2020, 10:40:41 pm »
Should I blackmail, Take pics of my rich clients and use it because I need money?

amy

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Re: Coronavirus affecting bookings
« Reply #721 on: 05 April 2020, 10:41:20 pm »
We do not tolerate judgemental remarks about other sex workers on this board - that is not what SAAFE is for. The woman concerned may be here reading or posting for all we know, not that it makes any difference.

We all may agree to disagree but being told to not have an opinion is censorship and I have not gone out of my way to be mean.

Everyone has the right to have an opinion. That is not the same as having the right to post it here.

Bettyboo29

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Re: Coronavirus affecting bookings
« Reply #722 on: 05 April 2020, 10:53:34 pm »
Point taken. I was just having the opinion that right now we don't need the attention of the newspapers. Giving them fuel just gives them a loaded gun to try and catch us out at a time when we don't need the attention or criticism.Too many are already out to catch us up and judge us. My opinion was that we all need to not be picked out and used by the media or draw attention. Last I will comment on this. Sorry if I offended anyone with my last posts.

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Re: Coronavirus affecting bookings
« Reply #723 on: 05 April 2020, 10:59:59 pm »
I too have has regulars offer me to give money. A couple just want to give and a couple more advance on future meets.
I say no as have UC payments now but thought was nice of them.

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« Reply #724 on: 05 April 2020, 11:02:22 pm »
Linglau comes in and saves the day. 😁.

Vintage Miss

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Re: Coronavirus affecting bookings
« Reply #725 on: 05 April 2020, 11:58:46 pm »
i am ashamed to admit this but i still have to take bookings if i get any but haven't got any at the moment.
i started a new job but it was after the date to be applicable for furlough, and i was unemployed doing occasional escorting before. I am not on universal credit, didnt want to apply until i knew i had no work at my new job but i got the news friday so will apply monday.
but until then i cant survive, i pay weekly rent so i owe that tomorrow, i have no food but i can live without tht, but i also am running out of electric so i will have to take a job today or tomorrow if i can get it.
I will suffer badly if i get it as well, I am diabetic so might be a tricky recovery but yeah, some of us have no choice. my family are not well off so they cant help, and the friends i could ask helped out last week, i can't ask people to look after me every week until a payment comes through. i just hope im lucky and don't catch it :(

As Amy says if you have some money you’ve pegged for rent buy food and seek advice on how to deal with any landlord that doesn’t accept that in this situation they have to give you leeway in payment. Added consider contacting SWARM who have been collecting an emergency fund for sex workers without money as a result of this crisis and look up your local food bank; I believe both the Trussell Trust run a lot of food banks and I once got a food parcel from Citizens Advice when I was desperate and waiting for benefits so they might be worth a contact. Please don’t suffer alone. 

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Re: Coronavirus affecting bookings
« Reply #726 on: 06 April 2020, 08:17:12 am »
As Amy says if you have some money you’ve pegged for rent buy food and seek advice on how to deal with any landlord that doesn’t accept that in this situation they have to give you leeway in payment. Added consider contacting SWARM who have been collecting an emergency fund for sex workers without money as a result of this crisis and look up your local food bank; I believe both the Trussell Trust run a lot of food banks and I once got a food parcel from Citizens Advice when I was desperate and waiting for benefits so they might be worth a contact. Please don’t suffer alone.

Definitely try SWARM.

Bettyboo29

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Re: Coronavirus affecting bookings
« Reply #727 on: 07 April 2020, 02:21:57 pm »
Feeling a bit lost and low now with lockdown and not working or knowing if and when we can safely do so and without judgement. Now it's nearly 3 weeks lockdown and talk of another 6 weeks of lockdown. Many furloughed for 3 months and many Many of the older guys 60+ will hold off punting until end of year because there is no vaccine and those being more vulnerable. Italy is reported to be lifting lockdown in a few weeks but just for a few workers but not restaurants and bars or hotels.

Hope I don't come across negative I personally hate uncertainty and i like to plan and do what needs doing but with very little info on our future and safety to work, It's driving me a bit mad lol Maybe you ladies are wiser and have some wisdom to share and thoughts.

I'm now off for a walk (Exercise) and to get essential chocolate and wine and down to one roll of loo paper so best try and find some.


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Re: Coronavirus affecting bookings
« Reply #728 on: 07 April 2020, 02:24:46 pm »
Merged. We already have a relevant thread so all sex work related CV posts can be easily found in the same place.

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Re: Coronavirus affecting bookings
« Reply #729 on: 07 April 2020, 06:26:42 pm »
Many of the older guys 60+ will hold off punting until end of year because there is no vaccine and those being more vulnerable.

On the other side, there is research showing clients are above average in taking risks...
'The Ian formerly known as SW5'. What they said: "Indispensable", "You are our best resource", and (hours later!) "I'm afraid that you're being made redundant..."

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Re: Coronavirus affecting bookings
« Reply #730 on: 07 April 2020, 07:35:01 pm »
On the other side, there is research showing clients are above average in taking risks...

The ones over 60 I know seem to be very calm about the situation, awaiting my comfort willing to go ahead and not considering themselves at risk or at least not afraid. Their concern is more for me and that we get together in the future which they hope is not too far away.

Bettyboo29

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Re: Coronavirus affecting bookings
« Reply #731 on: 07 April 2020, 09:38:11 pm »
That's the opposite of what I'm getting.

Vintage Miss

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Re: Coronavirus affecting bookings
« Reply #732 on: 07 April 2020, 10:14:36 pm »
On the other side, there is research showing clients are above average in taking risks...

That wouldn’t shock me. The majority of mine are married so those ones are already taking a big risk.

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Re: Coronavirus affecting bookings
« Reply #733 on: 08 April 2020, 06:02:53 pm »
Adultwork has now put this statement above everyones profile.  In the same section when there is a - warning info of non genuine profile.

Coronavirus (COVID-19)

As the UK is under lockdown conditions with social distancing a mandatory requirement of all citizens, meeting other people other than those with whom you live is not allowed, by law.

This profile remains visible as offering Escort Services to give you the insight that under normal conditions this member engages in physical meetings.  At this time you may use this insight to discuss any mutual interests via DirectCam, Phone Chat or the Site's built-in email system.  The member's Available Today status can be used to ascertain their current ability to communicate with you.

By act of Parliament, in the UK, it is illegal to meet anyone with whom you do not share a household, so we have removed the facility to arrange a meeting with any advertiser and would strongly encourage you to stay at home, where possible.

More information on Coronavirus and AdultWork.com can be found here.  More information on what you are permitted to do under the current conditions can be found on the Government's Website.

Vintage Miss

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Re: Coronavirus affecting bookings
« Reply #734 on: 08 April 2020, 08:13:52 pm »
So they'll still be making money from the AT function (and presumably phone number display?) for escorts who will obviously still be using it to arrange appointments, only escorts can't use the booking function which makes, some  at least,  feel subjectively safer and more secure. Good one AW.