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Bettyboo29

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Re: Coronavirus affecting bookings
« Reply #1005 on: 30 April 2020, 11:28:46 am »
I'm in no rush to go back to work yet. And when I do start back I'll be happy to make my working flat rent back and the same in profit to cover what my ex wont pay towards raising my kids, I dont want to lower rates or stress if it's slow. I started escorting to better my future opportunities and not to drag me down with worry. We may have less work in the months after lockdown but still be earning well compared to a everyday full-time job. Girls working now are doing ok and may well be a flush will guys gagging after lockdown and that's definitely earnings to keep set aside.


I've had to ditch my old work number because of guys trying to get some contact, Sex chat and telking me how horny they are lol.

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Jadebear

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« Reply #1006 on: 30 April 2020, 12:02:11 pm »
Definitely don't drop prices! Like it's been stated punters will pay what they're going to pay. I've just started but surprisingly been really busy this month regardless of my low reviews, we're definitely not an essential service so not sure why we'd need to put our prices down.. we've got bills to pay too.
(Not concerned with Coronavirus)
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Lushblossom

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« Reply #1007 on: 30 April 2020, 12:51:19 pm »
There will be less escorts around as many will have decided to leave for good and I would imagine fewer taking it up right now owing to the pandemic.  So the fact there are fewer around may be to our advantage.
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Vintage Miss

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« Reply #1008 on: 30 April 2020, 01:40:27 pm »
Its possible that for any percentage of clients who decide not to carrying on punter there may be an equitable number of former escorts who decide to not come back, maybe those who'll have claimed UC and decide to use that until they get another job, or have already got another job, or have switched to cam and decide they prefer it. Its hard to say.

At the moment I just am waiting with baited breathe to find out what the UK's lockdown easing is going to consist of so I can plan what I do next. Its feasible that even if lockdown is eased in the next few weeks because escorting is close contact non essential service it may not strictly apply to us, or if the gov goes with track and trace - I don't know how that would work with us for a bunch of reasons. In any case, even with the SE grant (which is only promised a s 3 month lump sum and by the time we get it, two months will have passed) I can't afford to not working for months and months without any clear end point.
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Re: Coronavirus affecting bookings
« Reply #1009 on: 30 April 2020, 01:48:21 pm »
Quote from: Veronicavice on 29 April 2020, 05:24:07 pm
We are heading into a serious recession.  Trust me if we put our prices up our business will be quiet.  I'm reducing my rates to keep my business good and to provide a good service which helps keep regulars returning.  £120ph I charge, in light of people losing their jobs it's going down to £100ph.  Punters dont want to pay silly high rates. X


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Please remember just as we are monitoring their sight many of them monitor this one. Driving prices down when none of us have been working for months is not really what we want to be doing.

I always look after regulars. But we have to be realistic here I don’t even do half hour for that price and won’t be looking to reduce my rate when I haven’t worked for months.
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Re: Coronavirus affecting bookings
« Reply #1010 on: 30 April 2020, 01:54:58 pm »
Posted in the seeking section regarding an apartment etc in the areas I can get to. Please do let me know if you know of any places workable / to rent rn.
I really need to have some money coming in ASAP, as I’m sure we all do, as much as I’m worried about my health and that of others. I don’t know how else I’m going to stay afloat for the next few months without working. :(

Think I’ve become too reliant on instant cash that this job allows. Adultwork credits takes like two weeks, and most other sites like that are the same.
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amy

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Re: Coronavirus affecting bookings
« Reply #1011 on: 30 April 2020, 01:59:13 pm »
I don't know what punters' sight has to do with anything so I assume I've misunderstood (and whatever it is I'm certainly not 'monitoring' it), but we're not having this turn into a pissing contest. Everyone here can and will charge whatever they're comfortable with and what works best for them, and it is not for anybody else to criticise that. We all know our respective markets, and it's getting even more boring now.
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amy

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« Reply #1012 on: 30 April 2020, 02:03:39 pm »
Quote from: EveWithEve on 30 April 2020, 01:54:58 pm
Think I’ve become too reliant on instant cash that this job allows. Adultwork credits takes like two weeks, and most other sites like that are the same.

Eve, did you see the post in the Self Employment thread about the new business loan that's being made available from Monday? I'm loath to think too much about it before we know more, but one thing that was definitely said was that the money would be made available quickly to people who can get it so possibly only a week or so away?
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« Reply #1013 on: 30 April 2020, 05:25:17 pm »
Quote from: Msra6jm4 on 30 April 2020, 08:12:12 am
The range of opinions are really interesting and I've taken some of the points on board.

However the financial climate will be a lot more worse than 2008; still convinced post furlough- job losses will go through the roof. Moreover people will now be riddled with debt repayments all of a sudden ( personal credit card or these emergency loans that have been given)

Then with the remainder that can still  afford...a large percentage won't risk it when death rates continue after the lockdown. It's no different to punters stopping if unprotected sex was the only thing on offer.
its apparent the risks of serious illness with covid is more than catching an STI. I'm not convinced on the logic of an eye test of whether a punter has no symptoms then go ahead with a booking; given my point on STIs.

But as we have agreed, may differ by region and client base, so will be interesting how we fare in the next 6 months.

I think if pub, cinema, nightclub, gym all entertainment closed few more month and many people still get 80% salary they have more spare money. Problem not money, problem men not want risk catch virus and give to wife or older family.  Maybe more young start booking because nothing else to do, older men in high risk stop
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Bettyboo29

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« Reply #1014 on: 30 April 2020, 05:49:26 pm »
Unfortunately we can only speculate on punters new spending behaviour with lockdown but B&Q is very busy so possibly money being used on the house and garden. Be interesting to see when restaurants and clubs, Bars and pubs open up again. For most guys they need a reason to leave home and without the gym or meeting mates for a drink it will be hard for this percentage to punt if OH is working from home too.
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saltysweet

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« Reply #1015 on: 30 April 2020, 08:28:54 pm »
More accidents happen in the living room than anywhere else in the home. These chaps need to get out at some point to increase their odds of survival.
« Last Edit: 30 April 2020, 08:53:29 pm by saltysweet »
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Veronicavice

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Re: Coronavirus affecting bookings
« Reply #1016 on: 01 May 2020, 10:26:41 am »
Quote from: Bettyboo29 on 30 April 2020, 05:49:26 pm
Unfortunately we can only speculate on punters new spending behaviour with lockdown but B&Q is very busy so possibly money being used on the house and garden. Be interesting to see when restaurants and clubs, Bars and pubs open up again. For most guys they need a reason to leave home and without the gym or meeting mates for a drink it will be hard for this percentage to punt if OH is working from home too.

Yes well pointed out.  Most of my regulars tend to use football golf to get out the house to see me.  My regulars are telling me most of their wifes/partners are now working from home so that's making it more difficult for them to get out the house to punt.  Once all these establishments open again will help x
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Re: Coronavirus affecting bookings
« Reply #1017 on: 01 May 2020, 01:55:25 pm »
Quote from: saltysweet on 30 April 2020, 08:28:54 pm
More accidents happen in the living room than anywhere else in the home. These chaps need to get out at some point to increase their odds of survival.

There is a plausible excuse as when lockdown is lifted the shopping regime will stay the same so the ques. Now that is an excuse to their partners the ones whom are attached as you have to go to the large store and then park up and que.
So all is not lost for punters in that category.
They just have to remember to return home with shopping and not empty handed.  ;D
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saltysweet

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« Reply #1018 on: 01 May 2020, 03:17:53 pm »
I worked yesterday and quite a few calls and texts, -two from chaps in the workplace. But suits is my norm as I'm in a non residential area. I presume they're 'key' workers, not necessarily medical. Construction and a bank is open and the callers are probably from there.
Uder and Deliverpoo are keyworkers now apparently.
« Last Edit: 02 May 2020, 04:59:28 pm by saltysweet »
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Re: Coronavirus affecting bookings
« Reply #1019 on: 01 May 2020, 06:09:57 pm »
Quote from: saltysweet on 01 May 2020, 03:17:53 pm
I worked yesterday and quite a few calls and texts from chaps in the workplace. But that's my norm as I'm in a non residential area. I presume they're 'key' workers, not necessarily medical. Construction and a bank is open and the callers are probably from there.
Uder and Deliverpoo are keyworkers now apparently.

How did you find working yesterday? Was it really busy? Did anyone mention working during lockdown?
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