Similar recent thread here

I'd agree you're probably a bit late to start a pension, but there are plenty of ways to save (mine is currently worth next to fuck all anyway and I started it at thirty). There is plenty of info on the likes of Money Saving Expert if you don't know where to start .

Whether you should give up your job rather than just find a better one (which is a lot easier if you still have the first one) is a how long is a piece of string question; what are your financial commitments like? Do you rent or own, do you have debts to pay off or dependents (this isn't meant to be a How Middle Class Are You? question - where I'm from a fifty year old's kids would likely be thirty plus but in other places they'd barely be starting secondary school).

What is your general health like? Do you have enough stashed away that you could manage if you couldn't work for a month/three months/six months? I'm not really sure why you think age is relevant otherwise.

Thank you for your advice Amy. I am in a reasonably good but position I suppose.

It’s the same with everywhere I work, I
may enjoy the job but the toxic few ruin it; escorting is such a breath of fresh air in that respect - having choice helps with regards to life satisfaction!

General health is good (knock on wood)! I just wondered if there is an age where you wouldn’t get as many clients etc? I need to be doing this for many years and would want a decent amount of clients. Does she affect this?

Speaking as someone who only started escorting a few years ago at the age of 55, as far as I can tell age just isn't an issue so don't let affect your decision. Younger men in their 20's and 30's like to fulfill the mature woman fantasy. Men in their 40's and beyond often prefer to be with someone who isn't the same age as their daughter / granddaughter. Capitalise on your years of experience!

I don't think being a bit older (at least up to 60ish) will mean you aren't busy, as there is definitely a significant market for 50+ escorts, both of younger men and those who feel more comfortable seeing someone closer to their own age.

What I would consider is:

1. The menopause
My libido, which was admittedly high beforehand, plummeted. I know we don't need to be turned on or feel 'sexy' to escort, but I think mentally it can make a big difference to motivation and job satisfaction. My natural lubrication also almost totally disappeared over 2–3 years, and while lube obviously fixes that, you may not be able to physically handle as much PIV sex, or at least prolonged, rougher etc.

2. Being 100% reliant on escorting for income
After being made redundant, I escorted full time for 4–5 months before setting up as a freelancer in my original profession, and since then have combined the two. It's worked very well for me, as I could escort more when my other work was slack, but drop it when I was busy. It also meant I had another stream of income, and I think that protects you a little from making bad decisions about who to see/what services to offer, e.g. seeing a client you don't like because you're desperate for cash.

3. Friends & family
More minor, but what would you tell friends, family, neighbours etc. you're doing for a living if you escort full-time for more than a few months. Any issues with a CV gap, mortgage, banks etc. etc.?

I second what Kay said in regard to menopause. I started age 43. I hit full menopause about a year ago and in the run up to that I found my ability to withstand long drawn out penetration rapidly disappeared. Now I'm on the right HRT things have rapidly improved, however.

Thank you Kay good for thought.

My secret - I really don’t fancy canning but thank you for the suggestion.

Voluptuous Curves did you quit a full-time job to escort full-time? Did you find it works out well for you after a few years if you don’t mind me asking?

I would agree with the menopause factor, im 49 and dealing with perimenopause which has caused my crippling anxiety and made it impossible to see new clients, the thought makes me feel physically sick. These things obviously affect us all in different ways but its something worth knowing, best of luck.

I believe quitting a full time job for self employment in abrupt manner is quite a risk, any self employment I mean, unless you have massive savings to cover you up. If I were you I would start dipping your toe first, maybe work weekends or evenings, build clients, see if it's working for you and once you see you're able to transition to full time self employment then quit your job. the sex industry is not what it used to be 5 or 10 years ago.