I've moved to a new flat and realised quickly I might have made a mistake!
there is a front door into the entrance lobby then a 2nd door to the stairs and lift. both doors are keycarded so I can get in just fine.
however for my guests, they can call my flat and I can open the 1st door but I can't open the 2nd door so I have to go downstairs to open it myself.
and to make it worse, there is a daytime concierge in the lobby. he seems to take it on himself to greet each quest and ask them where they are going so he can helpfully direct them.
I've only had 1 client here so far and I'm starting to worry. 6 month lease.. I will be relying on part-time escorting around my studying to pay the bills.
I'm thinking, daytime clients longer bookings only, meet off site for coffee then walk in together so the concierge will not bother us. maximum 2 daytime bookings.
evening bookings I will just have to go down and meet them myself, other residents will very likely neither notice or care. max 3 clients over an evenings.
also there is a back entrance which is keycarded but more discreet during the daytime so I could bring clients in without going past concierge.
written down it sounds like it could work however I feel really nervous about it. I'm worried about not being able to work here. I know it's gonna be more of a hassle with having to meet each client outside but not something which will prevent me from working.
I have the option to continue my 6 month lease in another flat which I'm viewing tomorrow but moving there wouldn't be possible for another 6 weeks. That building also has a concierge I think but it looks less posh so it might be more workable (concierge is more in a back office rather than meet-and-greeting all visitors).
I've also sent enquiries to a few local strip clubs, just in case.
why did I pick this building