Author Topic: New person with a few concerns (Read 5592 times)

BubblyBee · « **on:** 20 July 2010, 12:32:34 pm »

Hi there to all. I have been thinking of getting into escort work for a while but it is only now that I am 25 and single am I comfortable enough in myself to do it.
One concern is that at the moment I am on benefits, hoping to start college in September and I'm unsure how to go about getting myself set up financially.
I'm not looking to screw over the system and have been reading many posts on this forum as well as the main site so that I am somewhat clued up.
I'm worried that if I set myself up as self-employed so that I can properly pay my taxes and I don't get any bookings ( a little paranoid I guess) I will be left with nothing but the clothes on my back.
How do you get over that hurdle?

Another concern is safety. I live alone and my tenancy agreement clearly states that I cannot use my flat for 'escort' purposes and to be honest, I'm not sure if I'm too comfortable letting someone in my personal space (also the fact that I'm a little embarrassed that my living room has a concrete floor with no carpet).

Thankyou for reading and I must say it is so nice to be able to read a forum where I don't have to spend my time trying to decipher mounds of textspeak. Also, I'm currently reading 'How not to book an escort' and finding it to be hilarious

Lucy Chambers · « **Reply #1 on:** 20 July 2010, 12:57:21 pm »

Hello Bubbly Bee

Well done on doing so much research! Your worries are valid ones, but not the huge ones you probably think!

Setting up a website and profiles on aw etc can be as little as 10 pounds per month. Intitially, the outlay could be nothing if you just set up a aw account and a moonfruit website. Your tax and everything else is not payable until the end of your first year, so if you don't earn it you can't be taxed on it! Clothing, underwear and everything else can be improvised,

Safety is always an issue. Have you got any friends you can trust? They could perhaps wait in another room while you see your first few clients, but if not, how about having a look through some of the seeking offering threads? There are quite a few girls offering places to rent/share, and you may be able to get a buddy through here also.

Good luck!

Lucy x

Lushious Louisa · « **Reply #2 on:** 20 July 2010, 01:22:14 pm »

Everything Lucy says is spot on!

The one thing I would add to that is my advise would be to NEVER work from your own home especially as a new escort.
Maybe you could day rent an apartment from another local indie to get you started?

Aw is free to register and my Moonfruit is I think ?26 a year and its pretty easy to use with simple instructions, if a computer thicko like me can do it anyone can

Good luck hun

xw5 · « **Reply #3 on:** 20 July 2010, 01:26:50 pm »

You have something like three months (the HMR&C site will say) from starting as self-employed before you have to tell the tax people. By that point, you will know whether or not you wish to continue.

The trickiest bit is the benefits system. If you are on Housing Benefit as well as JSA or Income Support or.. then you probably know that it can take weeks or months before they start paying, but seconds for them to stop. As with everyone else on benefits, you need to work out how much you need to earn to cover what you're currently getting. Once you're past that point, it's easier to tell them.

The tenancy bit is common because of an unenforced bit of the law. In practice though, there are plenty of other reasons not to work from home, carpets or not.

Sophisti-Kate · « **Reply #4 on:** 20 July 2010, 01:31:59 pm »

Good advice ladies!...you guys are gonna get sick on me asking questions!..What i would like to know as a newbie to this industry...Is it important to take incalls?...I plan on doing outcalls initially..as ..1) I have children at home..and 2) I have no other premises..and.. 3) I don't even know anyone else who works in this industry....Hopefully being part of this forum..will change that..

Sophisti-Kate...xxxx

Lucy Chambers · « **Reply #5 on:** 20 July 2010, 01:37:41 pm »

Hi SK

I find it important to do incalls. But if you can't, you can't...one way around it is to say you only do incall of two hours or more and then if you get a request book a room somewhere.

Anika Mae · « **Reply #6 on:** 20 July 2010, 01:38:26 pm »

As far as HMRC is concerned you can register yourself as self-employed any time within the first three months of working. The benefits issue is more tricky though and I think you could do with talking to someone who deals with that stuff and can advise you on where you stand, perhaps at the Jobcentre? You can say you want to be a mobile beautician or life coach or something rather than escort.

Working from your home does carry risks, including horny men showing up drunk and uninvited late at night, and getting evicted. A lot of people do it without much trouble though, so read around and ask questions if you're considering it.

There are various alternatives to working at home.

1. Just do outcalls. This reduces your potential client base, but it can still work quite well. If you live in a town where people often come for business or near an airport, there'll be men wanting you to visit them at their hotels. Some people also like you to go to their homes. If you don't like the idea of doing that alone (I don't), try to find a reliable driver who'll wait outside for you.

2. Get a separate working flat. You can rent on your own or with another escort, but this probably isn't something you'd consider yet.

3. Sublet a flat or room. Some people will let you use their place for a daily or hourly fee, which can give you flexibility and also security if they're around while you work.

4. Book hotel rooms. Some hotels will let you cancel on the day of arrival with no penalty, so if you don't get any bookings you don't have to go. On the other hand, if you keep an eye on the travelodge website you might be able to get very cheap rooms in advance

Anika Mae · « **Reply #7 on:** 20 July 2010, 01:42:05 pm »

Quote from: Lucy Chambers on 20 July 2010, 01:37:41 pm

I find it important to do incalls. But if you can't, you can't...one way around it is to say you only do incall of two hours or more and then if you get a request book a room somewhere.

Doing incalls is good for business, but people who've always done them (I don't know if that includes Lucy) tend to overestimate the importance. You'd be surprised how many men will sort out some accommodation because they've decided that you're the girl for them and it's worth the extra effort.

Sophisti-Kate · « **Reply #8 on:** 20 July 2010, 01:42:32 pm »

Hiya Lucy ....thats an idea...thanks!

Sophisti-Kate · « **Reply #9 on:** 20 July 2010, 01:49:12 pm »

Yes Anika Mae...i can believe that. I had a gentlemen friend online a few days ago who was willing to pay me to come to his house. I took his details and a landline number...but i was unsure how to verify this information..(so that i can ensure my safety)..so i did not go...so my question to you..is how do you do that? If i am working independantly...I plan on doing hotel visits only and home addresses to existing clients. So initially..how will i be able to verify someones identity..before i visit them at their property?

Lucy Chambers · « **Reply #10 on:** 20 July 2010, 01:54:29 pm »

Quote from: Anika Mae on 20 July 2010, 01:42:05 pm

Quote from: Lucy Chambers on 20 July 2010, 01:37:41 pm
I find it important to do incalls. But if you can't, you can't...one way around it is to say you only do incall of two hours or more and then if you get a request book a room somewhere.

Doing incalls is good for business, but people who've always done them (I don't know if that includes Lucy) tend to overestimate the importance. You'd be surprised how many men will sort out some accommodation because they've decided that you're the girl for them and it's worth the extra effort.

Guilty as charged i'm afraid, I have always done incalls. And because i'm touring all the time, I tend to favour them. (Lazy Baggage) Anika is correct.

BubblyBee · « **Reply #11 on:** 20 July 2010, 01:56:51 pm »

Well I have just set myself up a new email account so that I can keep my work life and personal life separate. I tried registering with AW although still waiting on the confirmation email. My ex would be ok to take some photos of me to create a portfolio of sorts and although I trust that man with my life, he would not be comfortable with me doing this type of work. Until I pluck up the courage to tell him what I fully intend to do he just thinks that I want some naughty pics to try and earn a little extra pocket money.

I have been looking at the seeking section although most of the posts seem to be based in London. I live in Ashfield in the EastMidlands and wasn't sure if I would get any responses. I will however definitely be looking at finding a buddy once I'm up and ready to go.

My next step I think would be to calculate what my rent/bills/etc.. would be if I were in employment and try to find out what my area's general rates(?) are so that I can try to work out a viable weekly target/minimum.

Thankyou all for being very helpful and friendly and I will probably be posting a few more questions once I get back from my college interview later today.

Lucy Chambers · « **Reply #12 on:** 20 July 2010, 01:59:14 pm »

I would look towards Nottingham and Loughborough, possibly Sheffield although it wasn't great for me. Avoid stoke, its awash with cheaper end parlours.

amy · « **Reply #13 on:** 20 July 2010, 02:18:25 pm »

Quote from: Sophisti-Kate on 20 July 2010, 01:49:12 pm

Yes Anika Mae...i can believe that. I had a gentlemen friend online a few days ago who was willing to pay me to come to his house. I took his details and a landline number...but i was unsure how to verify this information..(so that i can ensure my safety)..so i did not go...so my question to you..is how do you do that? If i am working independantly...I plan on doing hotel visits only and home addresses to existing clients. So initially..how will i be able to verify someones identity..before i visit them at their property?

Kate, have you read the articles on the main site? This forum is only a part of it and there is a huge amount of important information on there for newbies - this is the place you should bring your specific questions to once you've found out the basics.

I use 192.com to check details but there are other sites such as UK phonebook. There is a link to the main site at the top of the page - welcome to SAAFE.

sammy s · « **Reply #14 on:** 20 July 2010, 03:51:58 pm »

The adultwork conformation email always gets sent to you straight away. It usually goes in your junk mail though so check that and you should be able to get your profile up and running asap x

See also the main SAAFE.info site for more Support And Advice For Escorts

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