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Emilia_D

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How much has escorting financially benefited you?
« on: 17 September 2020, 01:31:20 am »
Hi,
Quite new to this site. I’ve been working as an escort part-time for 6/7 months.
Something I have found is how less stressed I am in my daily life about money. I have managed to save 8k (despite lots of splurging), clear my overdraft, save for postgraduate education. Additionally, the income has meant that I  take better care of my health. For example, I can afford to regularly visit the dentist, and treat some health problems. I also enjoy the luxury of deciding when to work, and feeling much more rested than previous minimum wage jobs. Although, I’m quite anal with how much I earn, and I do become stressed if I have a bad or slow week.

I was wondering if anyone else had positive experiences that they would like to share, and how much they have managed to save since starting?
I’ve heard so many stories of women paying off debts, buying homes etc. I’d love to feel motivated/inspired by other women who feel this way.

Jessiegirl

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Re: How much has escorting financially benefited you?
« Reply #1 on: 17 September 2020, 03:35:12 pm »
Without going into too much detail what I earn, it has put me in a position to put an offer on a house after working just a few years.

If I had a civvie job there is no way I could afford anything on my own.

I am quite sensible though when it comes to saving although I can afford my treats. I know other girls spend quite a lot on drugs and don't have much even after working for years.

Student Joy

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Re: How much has escorting financially benefited you?
« Reply #2 on: 17 September 2020, 04:11:57 pm »
Hiya  :)

Well I started escorting part-time, since I had huge university debt to clear, and wanted to make money to be able to afford a PhD in the future.

I guess, I am doing just ok, not the best. There is a potential for earnings to increase, if I consider doing escorting full-time, but at the same time, I am very afraid I would get burnt out pretty quickly if I did escorting full time. And that might affect my mental & physical health.

I, at the moment, take bookings when I can and have the free time. I really enjoy being my own boss :)

If I can make some decent money out of escorting, I aim to save up, to secure a good future for me and my family - perhaps be able to buy a house and a car, if all goes well :)
« Last Edit: 17 September 2020, 04:17:27 pm by Student Joy »

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Re: How much has escorting financially benefited you?
« Reply #3 on: 20 September 2020, 03:46:27 pm »
Property was the number one goal for me escorting in the first place. I was finding it impossible to save on a normal job. I’m 3/4 of the way to buying my first place cash. I’ve saved and saved for 5 years straight. Also has holidays and all the designer goodies.
I’ll be celebrating so much when I buy that first property. After that I will do some buy to let’s and then my goals for doing this job are truly complete.
Of course I live in a place in the country where property is cheap. I would not be managing this in London. But working in London and living outside has made a huge difference.  London wages and taking those wages home to a dirt cheap place to live is a good way to save.

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Re: How much has escorting financially benefited you?
« Reply #4 on: 10 October 2020, 06:44:05 pm »
It's nice to hear what other ladies are doing, I don't think I'd be able to do this work without having a clear focus and goals I wanted to achieve!

1.5yrs in purchased my own place, car
2yrs in I had more designers, luxuries..
 
I'm now considering funding a masters degree, or possibly raising enough funds to relocate abroad. Not sure yet

I've definitely had my weak moments with escorting and thought at times I couldn't do it. To be honest I may take a long break and get back to it with a refreshed head. Happy of my progress so far

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Re: How much has escorting financially benefited you?
« Reply #5 on: 11 October 2020, 04:44:31 am »
During my career, I've purchased my home, cars when needed, a vacation flat, and earned two advanced degrees. I've been a fortunate sex worker for many years (since I was a teenager) and have no interest in another career, although I do love learning.  I do save/invest a lot, but I admit I've developed a luxury taste due to my work.  I'm responsible about it though, and will work a little more to satisfy my goals. Since COVID, I've reduced working, and have focused on my top paying clients. 

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Re: How much has escorting financially benefited you?
« Reply #6 on: 11 October 2020, 08:12:17 pm »
I also won’t disclose exactly how much but it’s mind blowing. Cleared student debt from the First degree, fully financed my second one which will be my plan B career should escorting not work out, bought two properties, fully paid off a car and currently saving for another property as buy to let.


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Re: How much has escorting financially benefited you?
« Reply #7 on: 11 October 2020, 08:12:55 pm »
During my career, I've purchased my home, cars when needed, a vacation flat, and earned two advanced degrees. I've been a fortunate sex worker for many years (since I was a teenager) and have no interest in another career, although I do love learning.  I do save/invest a lot, but I admit I've developed a luxury taste due to my work.  I'm responsible about it though, and will work a little more to satisfy my goals. Since COVID, I've reduced working, and have focused on my top paying clients.

I always love reading you and glad you’ve achieved so much, how long have you been in the business?

PleasureSales

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Re: How much has escorting financially benefited you?
« Reply #8 on: 13 October 2020, 06:02:12 am »
I always love reading you and glad you’ve achieved so much, how long have you been in the business?
I've been working over 15 years and hope to work for many more.  This has been a very slow year compared to most for obvious reasons, but I'm still keeping all of my bills paid and saving. Having goals is one of the four things that keeps me motivated.

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Re: How much has escorting financially benefited you?
« Reply #9 on: 13 October 2020, 06:50:35 am »
Just longing for pandemic behind us and touring at hotels again ....

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Re: How much has escorting financially benefited you?
« Reply #10 on: 12 November 2020, 10:54:51 pm »
Ways it has benefited me:

Situation before escorting: In my first year of uni and was working full time in a bar as a supervisor, i had no free time to attend uni events, freshers week or even go out on the weekend with my friends as i was always working. Despite all my hard work i still felt like i had no money and i definitely had little time to focus on assignments. As a student in London, the land of extortion, i had work these insane hours so that i could afford to live! When i started escorting

STRESS AND FREE TIME: Escorting allowed me to set my own hours, so i could exclude weekends (i had been working in pubs/hospitality for two years prior to uni which meant i hadn't had a whole weekend off in over two years). I now have so much more time for uni, i am doing a creative degree and therefore have to dedicate a lot of time to my craft and practical assignments. Being able to finally attend uni/fresher events, gigs and live shows i would have normally have had to miss due to work, hang out with friends, make spontaneous plans.,  had  time to work on assignments (i could work on them in-between clients) No longer am i burdened by a full schedule for minimum wage. I am generally way more relaxed and stress free and i get a hell of alot more sleep these days.

FINANCIAL FREEDOM AND A LITTLE LUXURY: Obviously, this is the big one that makes the most impact. I come from a very working class background. We were never poor enough to struggle for food, or anything like that but growing up we never had luxurys. Hand-me-down just about everything. So finally i am able to buy myself nice things, splurge occasionally and not feel guilty or stressed about money. For the first time i finally feel like i am quite fashionable and that is because i can now afford to buy nice clothes (i used to religiously and only shop at primark). If i want to treat myself to a meal at a restaurant (£18 for a Sunday roast? Sure why not) or a bottle of nice red wine in a pub or maybe getting some eyelash extensions and nails. I am able to visit friends who live across the UK and go on holidays because i can now afford travel tickets, accommodation, spending money etc. I feel financially free and financially independent. I am also in the process of saving up so i can buy a car (i'm learning to drive) and ti never thought i would even be able to afford driving lessons let alone a car.

CONFIDENCE AND MENTAL HEALTH: i'd say, mainly for the freedoms mentioned above, that my general mental wellbeing has significantly improved. I have struggled with my mental health but i feel i have way more time to focus on things i love doing, and bring me happiness instead of wasting my youth working 12 hours shifts on my feet for someone else for minimum pay, minimum social life, minimum uni focus, minimum relationships, minimum EVERYTHING. I am less stressed, less on edge, less prone to insomnia and generally a happier more positive person. I would also say that my confidence and relationship with my sexuality has significantly improved. I am more, comfortable, confident and secure with my body and sexuality than i have ever been in my life.

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Re: How much has escorting financially benefited you?
« Reply #11 on: 14 November 2020, 12:56:11 am »
Sex work has really benefitted me

Independence - No more sitting behind a desk for 10h being micro-managed by women who think they are martyr's for never taking a day's leave off poorly. (Had to quit my last job in shame because I was so frequently unwell that I looked like a dosser! I got very unlucky in 2019). I can wake up at whatever time I like and get a full night's sleep regardless of when I got to bed which is my dream. I make my own rules.

Confidence - I was a bit of a drippy kid. Still slightly a bit of a wet lettuce - Words hurt! Dealing with muppets, making my own rules and being a general boss bitch has helped me achieve levels of confidence I never knew I had. At 24 year's old I finally found a personality & a backbone through all the trauma and I am proud of this.

Money - Money money money, always sunny. I was earning max 18k a year, barely scraping by with an expensive one bed flat just over a year ago. Now, I rent a lovely 2 bedroom apartment with my own bath. My income increased a lot, and my work ethic improved massively when I realised "oh sh*t, it all comes down to me now, let's make some serious money". I got so driven by money that I now have a good amount of savings to fall back on, really pleased with that. Annoyed at COVID being a nuisance.

Education - After leaving my first year of college at 17, I went straight to work. I did not complete any higher education but I am proud to say I have now signed up and I am a student with the OU. I wouldn't have had the time, nor the drive if I hadn't decided on my career change.


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PleasureSales

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Re: How much has escorting financially benefited you?
« Reply #12 on: 14 November 2020, 06:58:39 am »
Sex work has really benefitted me

Independence - No more sitting behind a desk for 10h being micro-managed by women who think they are martyr's for never taking a day's leave off poorly. (Had to quit my last job in shame because I was so frequently unwell that I looked like a dosser! I got very unlucky in 2019). I can wake up at whatever time I like and get a full night's sleep regardless of when I got to bed which is my dream. I make my own rules.

Confidence - I was a bit of a drippy kid. Still slightly a bit of a wet lettuce - Words hurt! Dealing with muppets, making my own rules and being a general boss bitch has helped me achieve levels of confidence I never knew I had. At 24 year's old I finally found a personality & a backbone through all the trauma and I am proud of this.

Money - Money money money, always sunny. I was earning max 18k a year, barely scraping by with an expensive one bed flat just over a year ago. Now, I rent a lovely 2 bedroom apartment with my own bath. My income increased a lot, and my work ethic improved massively when I realised "oh sh*t, it all comes down to me now, let's make some serious money". I got so driven by money that I now have a good amount of savings to fall back on, really pleased with that. Annoyed at COVID being a nuisance.

Education - After leaving my first year of college at 17, I went straight to work. I did not complete any higher education but I am proud to say I have now signed up and I am a student with the OU. I wouldn't have had the time, nor the drive if I hadn't decided on my career change.

Sugar, I loved reading your story and it has some parallels to my own.  SW can be a huge confidence and work ethic boost, beyond the obvious financial benefits. I remember in my late teens/early 20s my carefree friends would be going out for the evening but I would want to ensure I shagged a client or two first before I joined them, as my routine work habits increased.  Otherwise I would feel like I was missing out on earning money to save, some of which I later used for school. Plus keeping myself busy with work reduced the temptation to engage in risky behaviours while going out or outside of work, which was a huge plus for me. It still is. But there is nothing wrong with enjoying some luxuries you earn for yourself, after saving.