Definitely - I value my evenings and pack up at 6pm if I don't have any more (although I'll give a bit of leeway if I've been in a booking that ends at 6 and away from my phone), but then I can start bookings at 7am and even earlier, which other people wouldn't do. I'm not remotely glam in photos or anywhere else so I don't get punters who expect that; clean and in clean clothes is as good as it gets

I know I'd get more done if I had a 2 bed so I could leave one room ready for work all the time. It's the dirge of setting up and getting everything personal put away that wears me out and I don't do this or get dressed for bookings until a punter is on his way - I find sitting around waiting for texts with all the work stuff out soul destroying and I can't do it.

I have a rule evening bookings must be made by 4.30pm at the latest, if not I take it as an evening off. I offer bookings at a variety of times including weekends and bank holidays and I have a personal life.

Yep always trust your gut.
I won't accept a booking before speaking to them first and that is the reason why.
If you'd have gone ahead with it I bet you'd have been very anxious on the way there and as you say, if he was socially awkward or just plain weird you'd be on edge the whole time.
No money is worth your safety and peace of mind.

This thread has cheered me up I’m 36 and thought I’d probably have to quit in a couple of years but I think I’ll go another 5 at least now thanks girls xx

Depends on what kind of worker you are.

Definitely - I value my evenings and pack up at 6pm if I don't have any more (although I'll give a bit of leeway if I've been in a booking that ends at 6 and away from my phone), but then I can start bookings at 7am and even earlier, which other people wouldn't do. I'm not remotely glam in photos or anywhere else so I don't get punters who expect that; clean and in clean clothes is as good as it gets

I know I'd get more done if I had a 2 bed so I could leave one room ready for work all the time. It's the dirge of setting up and getting everything personal put away that wears me out and I don't do this or get dressed for bookings until a punter is on his way - I find sitting around waiting for texts with all the work stuff out soul destroying and I can't do it.

Yep and ignore your gut at your peril

Always go with the gut it will keep you safe