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EnglishAmy40

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Re: Coronavirus affecting bookings
« Reply #795 on: 14 April 2020, 07:59:12 pm »
On the flip side a lot of other escorts are declining to work/been put out of business so escorting may actually become more lucrative. Just wait until June, people will have lost interest in ratting on people by then. As for this app i've been hearing about just don't install it on your phone.

I think things will balance out and we will go back to how we were: slowish but getting by. I think most sex workers will go back to work too. Or if some don't they'll be others coming into the biz to pay their bills.

Justine

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Re: Coronavirus affecting bookings
« Reply #796 on: 14 April 2020, 08:38:58 pm »
I have blocked regs for asking to see me during this time because I feel like if they don't take my/their health seriously now then they don't at other times either. However, that's my personal preference and if you can't afford to lose them/don't want to, then instead I'd be looking at how they handled it. Did they accept straight away when you told them no? If so, give them another chance when possible. If they're bugging you and not taking no for an answer, it's time to bin them. Not because of what's going on, but because they should respect your decision the first time you tell them.

This is my stance too. Regrettably those who have wanted bookings when they know I am on lockdown have persisted in trying. The outcome of that is they will not be meeting me again, ever.

Over the last couple of days I have also had 3 regs attempt to engage in texting even though they know bookings are off the menu.  I do not fall for that trick as they only want some free sexy chat. Frustrated and sex starved they may be but I do not give a free anything.

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Re: Coronavirus affecting bookings
« Reply #797 on: 14 April 2020, 11:47:48 pm »
I stopped reading the news 2 weeks ago. Feel much better.

I not read newspaper now as every page all bad news about Covid.
Only watch news on TV once day.
Already feel better as not hearing bad things.

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Re: Coronavirus affecting bookings
« Reply #798 on: 15 April 2020, 10:24:30 am »
how long does swarm take to pay into bank ,i had phone call yesterday ,take care stay safe.

EnglishAmy40

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« Reply #799 on: 15 April 2020, 12:41:32 pm »
i have actually applied, thankyou x

MM how are you getting on? Did you have enough for your rent in the end?

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Re: Coronavirus affecting bookings
« Reply #800 on: 15 April 2020, 09:31:38 pm »
how long does swarm take to pay into bank ,i had phone call yesterday ,take care stay safe.

What kind of number did they call from ie was it withheld x

Lushblossom

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« Reply #801 on: 16 April 2020, 07:03:17 am »
SWARM told me in their email that it takes c two weeks to process.  Not sure how long after that they pay into our account.

There has been a long queue of applicants apparently.  I live in the middle of the country and the amount is £200.  Hope this helps.

Dynamite Doll

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Re: Coronavirus affecting bookings
« Reply #802 on: 16 April 2020, 09:05:53 am »
What kind of number did they call from ie was it withheld x

I would like to know this. Wonder what time they operate in calling.

DarcyLady

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Re: Coronavirus affecting bookings
« Reply #803 on: 16 April 2020, 11:21:31 am »
I actually got a reasonably good amount on UC, which was a pleasant surprise. The housing element seems to be the biggest amount, which is a relief during this covid-19 situation x

Vintage Miss

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Re: Coronavirus affecting bookings
« Reply #804 on: 16 April 2020, 11:59:58 am »
Members of the cabinet have warned that some form of social distancing could be in place until we get a vaccine but as people know that could be 1/2 years away. Of course what exactly that means is **shrugs** and the questions I have that follow from that (like, can we get the self employment grant for that length of time? Unlikely!) are multiple. I would struggle to survive on universal credit and I'm a full time student who does escorting because I can get a full time wage on part time hours and not obstruct my studies and so trying to switch to a supermarket job or even cam would not work, unless I put my studies, basically, in the bin, the idea of which breaks my heart. Feeling depressed this morning.  :'(

Gypsy

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Re: Coronavirus affecting bookings
« Reply #805 on: 16 April 2020, 12:51:00 pm »
Members of the cabinet have warned that some form of social distancing could be in place until we get a vaccine but as people know that could be 1/2 years away. Of course what exactly that means is **shrugs** and the questions I have that follow from that (like, can we get the self employment grant for that length of time? Unlikely!) are multiple. I would struggle to survive on universal credit and I'm a full time student who does escorting because I can get a full time wage on part time hours and not obstruct my studies and so trying to switch to a supermarket job or even cam would not work, unless I put my studies, basically, in the bin, the idea of which breaks my heart. Feeling depressed this morning.  :'(

There WILL be men who ignore this and I don't think anyone can realistically expect people to do this for this long. After all, a lot of people are ignoring the rules now!

It just depends on yourself and what you feel comfortable with. If you don't want any intimate contact until a vaccine comes out then that's entirely your decision. But I think a large amount of people will just carry on as normal and yes, there may be reduced bookings, that's probably a certainty, but there will be men still calling.

I would be more worried about our advertising platforms and whether they're going to carry on restrictions for how many years/months it takes. And to be honest? A vaccine is not going to wipe out all deaths anyway  ::) It doesn't with the normal flu anyway.
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MsRedhead

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Re: Coronavirus affecting bookings
« Reply #806 on: 16 April 2020, 12:58:52 pm »
SWARM told me in their email that it takes c two weeks to process.  Not sure how long after that they pay into our account.

There has been a long queue of applicants apparently.  I live in the middle of the country and the amount is £200.  Hope this helps.

They've published updated figures today. 520 people helped. 450 in the queue.

Kay

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Re: Coronavirus affecting bookings
« Reply #807 on: 16 April 2020, 01:01:44 pm »
The flu vaccine is a bit different though, as there are so many strains and they just make a best guess each year which to include in the jab. Any SARS-CoV-2 vaccine would be specific and thus hopefully a lot more effective.

I think wearing masks in public will become common, if not de riguer, but the economy wouldn't survive a prolonged lockdown. Jobs like hairdressing, nail technicians, physiotherapy etc. all involve close physical contact.

For punting, I think it will have to come down to common sense and minimising risks, i.e. don't escort/punt if you have anyone vulnerable in your life, check your temperature etc.
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Re: Coronavirus affecting bookings
« Reply #808 on: 16 April 2020, 01:55:26 pm »
The flu vaccine is a bit different though, as there are so many strains and they just make a best guess each year which to include in the jab. Any SARS-CoV-2 vaccine would be specific and thus hopefully a lot more effective.

I think wearing masks in public will become common, if not de riguer, but the economy wouldn't survive a prolonged lockdown. Jobs like hairdressing, nail technicians, physiotherapy etc. all involve close physical contact.

For punting, I think it will have to come down to common sense and minimising risks, i.e. don't escort/punt if you have anyone vulnerable in your life, check your temperature etc.

Worryingly Covid seems to be mutating into different strains and an ''effective'' vaccine could be several years away. I think the Oxford vaccine by Autumn is pie in the sky, it could be as dangerous to risk an untested vaccine as risking catching Covid but they will rush it through anyways.

Masks yes!! I already want some cute custom masks, Etsy has some and I have ordered a pile of different ones.

For work an (((Infrared Digital Temperature Thermometer))) is on my shopping list but it seems they think millions infected developed no symptoms. If it is confirmed people can get reinfected as the Koreans seem to think then physical punting is hazardous and I will be using cams or quitting.

Currently waiting to see if they will pay me for being self employed in June, thankfully I have 15k savings to keep me going for a year

Vintage Miss

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Re: Coronavirus affecting bookings
« Reply #809 on: 16 April 2020, 03:27:14 pm »
Yes my reasons for not working are a mix of obviously not wanting to not be helpful to the cause whilst I have the option not to be, but also because I don't want to be the victim of any witch hunting rag press, or punters or others, who disproportionately target still working sex workers. Fears about reprisals, or getting caught or whatever. But as people are saying, I can't see that many sex workers giving up for a whole year or more especially seeing as adequate financial support is hardly going to last that long. I just wish I better knew when would be a good time to go back or what 'loosening restrictions' might mean and whether they'd apply to us. I know I should just not get myself anxious and just wait to see things play out but I don't even know yet how much UC I am entitled to yet and savings are taking a real hit.

And to top it off it bugs me to get  emails from guys I seen before being 'just checking you're not working because you know you shouldn't be'  :-X Not helpful.