Hi, I have never done this type of work before. I’m signing up to a agency, can people tell me what to expect and what to watch out for please? Any info is much appreciated

Thank you xxx

Thanks for getting back to me. I’m in Merseyside.
The reason I’ve chosen an agency is I’ve got no friends I can tell what I’m doing, as I’m only available for outcall at least with an agency someone will know where I am.
I wouldn’t have a clue how to start up myself. Xx

Thanks for getting back to me. I’m in Merseyside.
The reason I’ve chosen an agency is I’ve got no friends I can tell what I’m doing, as I’m only available for outcall at least with an agency someone will know where I am.
I wouldn’t have a clue how to start up myself. Xx

If you read the main SAAFE site and use this forum to search for specific queries, you'll have much more than a clue about how to set yourself up as an indie. It's not at all difficult. Try starting off with a day use hotel room if you don't have an in-call place.

The reason I’ve chosen an agency is I’ve got no friends I can tell what I’m doing, as I’m only available for outcall at least with an agency someone will know where I am.
I wouldn’t have a clue how to start up myself. Xx

They wouldn't need to know that cash is involved - letting someone know where you are and when to expect to hear from you is basic dating safety. It gets more complicated if everyone thinks that you are in a monogamous relationship, but you should be able to find someone here to do it.

You have already made a good start by looking here. Starting can be as simple as sorting out your boundaries - what services you want to offer to who and for how much - then making a free adultwork.com profile. (Alternative directories exist, but that's the biggest one in the UK.)

Thanks for your reply’s girls. I have read through everything but still have a million questions haha.
Could someone who is indie already please message me xxx

We're nearly all indie on here.

Hey!
I remember posting asking for advice when I was a newbie, the girls on here are honestly just amazing at newbie advice so I probably can't add much more.
1) Your first few are always the most nerve wracking - the nerves pass soon enough!
2) Go independent. You don't need an agency when you can run your own time through AW.
3) Always remember you can walk. If they're rude, make you feel uncomfortable, push boundaries etc, walk.
4) Be confident when telling them no. Make your own mind up about what you'll offer and stick to it.
5) Save!

Im in Merseyside, I'll send you a message in case you need a buddy, coffee, rant!
Xxx

I’m agreeing with everyone else. I went indie first at the age of 18 with not much clue what I was doing but I read through this site and asked questions. You may run into some problems here and there but you learn quickly and that knowledge is invaluable because eventually your tw and bullshit radar will be on point. After being indie for a year I went to an agency because I started uni. I then did that for a year. You will earn and you will have company but I actually had more dangerous encounters with the agency than I ever had being independent. They had their own flat and I was there alone one night cause the other girl hadn’t shown up and this guy turned up drunk and on drugs and was very aggressive then demanded money back I asked him to stay in the room but he followed me to living room I called the owner and she just said well give back whatever you feel you want to but you shouldn’t have to. I literally begged her to either come over or send her boyfriend who would also come to the flat sometimes (usually to take our food out the cupboards and eat it) but she just kept saying she wasn’t able to do that and to not call the police either. So I ended up giving most the money back even though they’d had their full hour by this point. Then while I was crying on the sofa she texts me saying that someone else was on their way. I said I just wanted to go home but she made it clear I had to stay. I was 19 and didn’t want to lose the job and knew from other girls that if you didn’t keep her happy you’d lose all your work for a few weeks or indefinitely until you leave. I took the booking and luckily the man was very nice and asked what was wrong because he could see id been crying even though I tried to hide it so I told him and he was shocked was very kind to me and tipped very handsomely so all ended well.

I would also get sent to extremely drunk men all the time. None were as threatening but pushed boundaries and made me uncomfortable and would hurt me because they didn’t know what they were doing. Was awful experience and she was probably the best around the area cause stories from other girls were that the other agencies were pretty corrupt. I’d lose 40% of my money as well, which was already a lower price an hour than I charged as independent even before the 40% cut.

Honestly, all the information you need is on these boards. Find a buddy who you can just text when you go for a booking how long it is then text when you’re out. So at least one person knows where you are. I don’t know how popular this idea is but some people pay someone as a receptionist to take the calls and emails for them and so they know where they are as well. Never done this one so can’t give much advice but I’ve seen it done by some girls.

Good luck and feel free to message me if you have any questions.

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No, she’s still operating. In fact I hadn’t been there for like 8 years and had to call last year to ask her to take the photos of me down. In her defence she did. But she’s still charging the same amount an hour for the girls and still probably taking the same amount for no security. She literally did nothing but have an incall premises to work from and get the jobs without any sort of screening. I knew all the girls and we worked out between us how much we all on average paid her a week out of our average earnings and calculated that she made (probably give or take a little  either way) well into 5 figures a month. Owned her own properties always wore designer, expensive cars, etc.