Author Topic: Coronavirus affecting bookings (Read 245596 times)

Liverpoolgal123 · « **Reply #840 on:** 17 April 2020, 12:49:36 pm »

I’ve not worked for 4 weeks now and I’ve managed, haven’t been escorting that long really so before this happened I didn’t have any saving and I was in the middle of getting my house decorated top to bottom. I was going to wait until the lockdown was over before I started working again but May is going to be a very expensive month for me. On top of my two kids birthdays a few days apart I also have a holiday that still needs paying, its highly doubtful that we’ll be going on the holiday but if I cancel and not pay the £700 owed I’ll loose the 1100 I’ve already payed. I know birthdays shouldn’t be top of my priority list but I feel so sorry for them, we’ve had to cancel the birthday trip away, they won’t be able to see any family or friends so I feel like I have to make up for it by getting them extra gifts. I know a couple of girls who have continued to work and it’s been quiet but hoping if I only do a couple of days I’ll at least get this months holiday payment and something for extra birthday bits for them. Really starting to feel the pressure of having no money compared to what I was earning before this all happened.

amy · « **Reply #841 on:** 17 April 2020, 12:53:10 pm »

Quote from: Louise82s on 17 April 2020, 12:47:42 pm

The worst thing is that some of you will criticise in public yet in private will absolutely be thinking about trying to work on a limited basis.

Well claiming to be able to read other people's minds is definitely a topic for another board

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As I said previously, I'm waiting for the other 'contact' services to get the nod and my phone will be back on by the end of the day. I'm as certain as I can be that I've already had it anyway (and I'd be staggered if I was the only one here, especially amongst the Londoners) and it's the lack of test availability to confirm this for anybody who isn't a politician or a celebrity which is far more important to me.

Louise82s · « **Reply #842 on:** 17 April 2020, 12:59:27 pm »

My personal circumstances was I could cope through march and april but savings are starting to run low.

When the lockdown come in, I (and I suspect a few others) had some savings to tie me over...but my resources are limited and so at some point i knew i would eventually have to look at taking small risks.

amy · « **Reply #843 on:** 17 April 2020, 01:10:02 pm »

Quote from: Liverpoolgal123 on 17 April 2020, 12:49:36 pm

I also have a holiday that still needs paying, its highly doubtful that we’ll be going on the holiday but if I cancel and not pay the £700 owed I’ll lose the 1100 I’ve already paid.

This is nothing to do with this forum I know, but don't cancel the holiday - wait for the company to do it and you'll get a refund

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ladyofthemansion · « **Reply #844 on:** 17 April 2020, 01:14:16 pm »

Quote from: amy on 17 April 2020, 01:10:02 pm

This is nothing to do with this forum I know, but don't cancel the holiday - wait for the company to do it and you'll get a refund .

It depends on the timing. I have a hol booked for August that’s due to be paid by end of May. I doubt they will cancel it by end of May. :-(

Vintage Miss · « **Reply #845 on:** 17 April 2020, 02:02:17 pm »

Quote from: DarcyLady on 17 April 2020, 11:02:47 am

I am in the exact same position as you. A full time student who is working to survive. You can cam alongside studies - I've been doing it for a few years now. I spend 3-4 hours a day on cam, and then do uni work afterwards. It works quite well if you get into a routine.

I did try cam but it was totally dead. I think it is hard if you're new to it, from what I understand, because if you don't have a rep or regs coming into it now when so many others are (everyone is saying its dead) is the worst time. I may try again but I don't think its going to be an easy alternative at all tbh.

I do agree once you're in a room having sex for an hour or more, I think kissing is unlikely to make much difference, its very contagious in proximity anyway. I'm not worrying about my own health however, just about passing stuff on to vulnerable people. But probably, like Amy, I'll just wait until other contact non essential workers are allowed to go back to work, unless that goes beyond another 6 weeks or whatever and/or depending on what happens with the SE payments. Its the uncertainty that's vexing me, I don't do well with uncertainty.

Liverpoolgal123 · « **Reply #846 on:** 17 April 2020, 02:03:31 pm »

Quote from: amy on 17 April 2020, 01:10:02 pm

This is nothing to do with this forum I know, but don't cancel the holiday - wait for the company to do it and you'll get a refund .

Yeah that’s what I’m going to do, the rest still has to be paid monthly and they’ll either refund or give me a credit note.

EnglishAmy40 · « **Reply #847 on:** 17 April 2020, 02:45:02 pm »

It will get really confusing if when the contact services go back to work, they are told they have to wear face masks. 🤔

Kay · « **Reply #848 on:** 17 April 2020, 02:56:05 pm »

Quote from: Louise82s on 17 April 2020, 12:47:42 pm

My point is that if I see any clients, I might aswell kiss and it's not going to make a difference if I catch it or not because you are having sex with them anyway.

I've made the decision to see a limited number of people under specific conditions to reduce the risk and we are in a free and open democracy last time I checked.

I know some of you will say I'm mad...but it's my life and my body.

The worst thing is that some of you will criticise in public yet in private will absolutely be thinking about trying to work on a limited basis.

Not me. As well as not being public spirited, it's breaking the new laws - it's pretty clear.

English Green · « **Reply #849 on:** 17 April 2020, 03:07:54 pm »

Quote from: Louise82s on 17 April 2020, 12:59:27 pm

My personal circumstances was I could cope through march and april but savings are starting to run low.

When the lockdown come in, I (and I suspect a few others) had some savings to tie me over...but my resources are limited and so at some point i knew i would eventually have to look at taking small risks.

But a lot of bill companies know they cannot get paid that is why there is holiday periods or no late fee charges. So we only need basic costs of survival for the moment. Universal credit can cover some of that and we have the self employment 80% percent scheme coming in at some point. So we can put off a lot of our bills.

Unless someone cannot claim either of those then i understand that is a big problem and definately a need to have to carry on with close contact sex work.

Bettyboo29 · « **Reply #850 on:** 17 April 2020, 05:28:44 pm »

I think we all have to do what's right for our circumstances and needs, We are all grown ups. It's a personal judgement call like when we decided to sell sex for money. I know if I had been beaten down by my ex calling me vile names, threatening me and telling me I'm a bad mum because of my choice, I'd have been counting pennies and feeling hopeless.

Yes I've thought about working but part of me just doesn't feel like it's right for me. I will have to in 2 months and I hope by then things have relaxed. My work flats being rented out short term for 2 months and landlord said I can move back in once I'm back to work as a nanny

. So I can chill and see how it goes.

regieeee · « **Reply #851 on:** 17 April 2020, 05:46:43 pm »

Quote from: Kay on 17 April 2020, 02:56:05 pm

Not me. As well as not being public spirited, it's breaking the new laws - it's pretty clear.

Some of my customers are self-employed trades people. Are they still working?
I had to go to town (for valid reasons), streets were empty, nobody is going onto the motorway, which would have a check point.

Bettyboo29 · « **Reply #852 on:** 17 April 2020, 05:57:04 pm »

And I apologise if it's against rules to mention but how about only fans to sell pics and videos and you can let regulars know. I thought about it myself, I'm not patient enough to cam.

amy · « **Reply #853 on:** 17 April 2020, 06:01:12 pm »

Quote from: regieeee on 17 April 2020, 05:46:43 pm

Some of my customers are self-employed trades people. Are they still working?

Regieee if these customers are not themselves sex workers, they're not going to be on here to answer this, are they? Some likely will be and others will not.

Quote from: Bettyboo29 on 17 April 2020, 05:57:04 pm

And I apologise if it's against rules to mention but how about only fans to sell pics and videos and you can let regulars know. I thought about it myself, I'm not patient enough to cam.

There's a thread about it somewhere already, and has been for years IIRC. And if you're not sure what's within the rules it's a good idea to ask privately before just going ahead and posting anyway, and potentially creating work for us

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Quote from: EnglishAmy40 on 17 April 2020, 02:45:02 pm

It will get really confusing if when the contact services go back to work, they are told they have to wear face masks. 🤔

I think it's unlikely when there aren't enough masks for hospitals and care homes (and they're of little or limited use anyway) and the likes of tattooists already do, IME. I doubt those doing the 'telling' are going to be making sure they keep back a couple of boxes for Julie at the nail bar

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EnglishAmy40 · « **Reply #854 on:** 17 April 2020, 06:32:35 pm »

I hope not but watching the news today, it seems to be in the air.

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