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When I was first out, (officially), in 1987, I loved going to bars. It was where I was the happiest, even if I didn't meet anyone. I was never much of a drinker, I did love the social aspect of bars, along with the music and the atmosphere. My first LGBT community was Hillcrest in San Diego. Flicks, WCPC, and Peacock Alley were my choices. Now, I've lived in San Francisco nearly 25 years, I don't go out much. If I should go to a bar, now, it's The Midnight Sun. I'll go usually on Wed., late afternoon. The crowd's middle-aged, the videos are from the last century, so I'm comfortable. Since I don't go out much, anymore, I tend to forget how strong they pour cocktails, so I stick to sparkling water or a diet soda.

Thank you, the responses are appreciated.

I have a Bachelor's Degree in Speech & Communication studies.

It would be helpful if you said what your major in college was.

 

Seems to me that "service industry" is broader than "hospitality industry". So it isn't clear to me whether you would consider working in health services administration too close to the hospitality industry or if that would be different enough from what you were doing before, but might make good use of skills you learned.

 

There's also creative industries - artists, photographers, musicians, writers, and mangement for them.

 

Technical services, like computer programmers, or skilled health care workers - x-ray techs, phlebotomists, or on the professional end pharmisists, might or might not considered providing services, even though I wouldn't think of them as part of the "service industry".

 

Have started a new hobby (photography/video) it seems that the folks in retail support there have a passion for the hobby, can be very knowledgeable and insightful. The folks who work in both the local music store I frequent, and a mail order place 2,000 miles away are all at the very least semi-professional musicians.

 

So it might also be useful if you shared your hobbies and passions ...

 

Sadly, since the hobby that all of us have in common is somewhat illegal in many places, the closest support I could think of for that would be video folks working for porn companies, but I'll bet there's *stiff* competition for limited jobs there ...

 

And, in another thread, somebody talked about a possible career change of going into teaching - I seem to recall that some of the community colleges around where I live offer classes related to the hospitality industry, although the country could sure use more devoted K-12 teachers.

Good Afternoon, gentlemen:

Any suggestions for a career change?? I've worked the hospitality industry, (hotels), for 25+ years. It's been good to me and I'm grateful, but I'm tired of it and need something different. Since I started I the industry, I've moved to different city, originally, from Southern California, it has allowed me to live independently, and I've completed a college degree, so I am truly grateful. Ideally, I would like to do something away from the service industry, any suggestions??

I'm only 5"5", and I guy like that makes me really happy.

Yes!! I am very much alive. I'm living in St Louis with my amazing husband. I've rented a new space and I am doing massage here now. You can find out more at jakemassage.com

All your comments are much appreciated. I, too have depression and anxiety, and it helps me to have people share their experiences. May you all be well.

That's a "select bag", but I do appreciate the sentiment.

to eat a small bag of select dicks.

bump???

His location in SF is a few blocks from my apartment. Does anyone have any feedback??

Yup. Married. Retired. St. Louis. Thanks for the memories, Jake!

Indeed! I had two great sessions with him, myself. I am happy for him.

I'd wish he'd travel to San Francisco, I'd hire him, in an instant.

I would like to redirect the conversation to PORN STAR escorts that I have hired ... are there any more ?

I hired

Mike Gaite

https://rent.men/MikeGaite

Nick Sterling

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Alejandro Vez

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Logan Vaughn

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Victor Powers

https://rent.men/VictorPowers

Cory Koons

https://rent.men/CoryKoons

 

Any maybe a couple more

Logan Vaughn was very memorable!! I hired him as well.

Ray was a very intense and passionate kisser with me. So he definitely does kiss.

That's good to know, I'm definitely interested.

I had a fantastic experience with him, very erotic. When I saw him he went by "Eliran".

If Bruce Beckham escorted, I wouldn't hesitate to hire him.

I've been fortunate, the porn stars I've hired as escorts have not disappointed me.

I agree that it can be a sensitive topic, but I learned after coming out in 1987, to assume that everyone is HIV+, and I do it to this day.

Paul Rudd, Christopher Meloni, Josh Duhamel.

There is EROS on Market Street. There are no guarantees but, you never know.

Thank again, for the input. I've lived in San Francisco now for 20+ years and I used to see a lot more Brazilians, not so many now. I'd love to visit Brazil someday.

Thanks, I appreciate the input.