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That’s bullshit. 100% bullshit. What rule derived from the nature of the business you refer to? What do you think came first, the prostitute or the client? You seem to believe that clients CREATED escorting. That clients CREATED RentMen. No, the only thing that has been created by clients is stuff like review boards like this. Maybe in this realm, people can assume rules they can or won’t do. Other than that, y’all aren’t running the business either, nor making rules for how providers wish to run things. I’m fine with clients paying after they have received, however a deposit is not negotiable. Granted in the case of this guy, the deposit did seem to be asked a bit late. I don’t even give out my hotel name or address without a deposit. They get cross streets, where there’s likely 5 other hotels nearby. That said, unless someone posts the exchange of what occurred…who’s to say it actually happened verbatim? Something could be missing here. I find most stories here hard to believe without text message screenshots from start to finish.

Nah, see…lately I’ve moved to the 1 chance cancellation. Especially if like the other day; dude sends me pictures, an elaborate text about wanting to meet, and then saying “outcall to a hotel in (insert city but with no hotel name). Then, goes ghost or cancel? I’ll give them a 2nd chance; if they send a cancellation fee. But if they then proceed to decline the request (either thru cash app/venmo), they’re blocked. I don’t need someone getting the opportunity to not be reliable more than once. Once is enough as it is. And if they try to slide thru a 2nd time later, they will be reminded.

And just so people know, I’m sure by “in mind”, doesn’t mean call them all within the same time? Sometimes I’ve had people contact, maybe I stepped out the room without my phone and didn’t notice the message until I went to do my routine phone check (also having two separate phones is very easy for it to happen). If I reach back out and they say they’ve “called someone else” and it hasn’t even been 30 minutes to an hour, not cool.

I guess in my case though, the past few hookups I’ve had have mostly been with all new guys. I used to have a regular FWB in the area, but I think he got too strung out on whatever he was doing (that I was not) and I haven’t seen him around in awhile. And with it being new guys, they haven’t been consistent. It’s not even just about monetizing it, but more like: “they aren’t on this journey with me.” So…what are we doing? I know it sounds like a money thing, but there’s other aspects to it. Like recognizing one another’s struggles/ambitions. Which again, technically I guess it’s not to be expected in hookups, but that’s why it loses its value for me at times. I’ll mention even further, many of my latest hookups have been on the interracial front…so sometimes I feel EVEN MORE that the guys are going into it NSA by default, and generally viewing it like we have not much in common except fucking. At the same time, it’s not just limited to that. Similar race dudes be playing games too, but the other week a friend made a suggestion about my hookups based on the last guy I quasi-dated briefly. Well yeah, I don’t think “I should have charged for that” either necessarily. Even though I admit I HAVE had those feelings, but that was more in my younger days. When I talk about the monetary part of things, it’s not necessarily that I’m asking to get paid: but rather for people to contribute. And most hookup guys don’t want to contribute. Like the other week, I spent money to get a nice hotel room in downtown area of town: not for a client, but to spend time with a “past Instagram hookup” guy for a night out. Now, I didn’t EXPECT him to offer to pay half or a portion, nor did I get my hopes up that he didn’t: but the fact that he didn’t, it further goes to show how these hookups are one sided. Technically I didn’t have the money reserved to do that, but I did so because it was convenient near him…since I live far. But since then, he’s been acting fake and phony, selectively returning messages, and didn’t even include me in his concert plans last weekend. Yet I’m spending money on a hotel? That’s bullshit. He won’t be getting a 2nd effort date from me. Occasionally I have ask guys to go partial on a room and some been okay with it, if their place isn’t suitable. But as I’ve said elsewhere, I don’t always like spending the night with new guys because some aren’t always transparent about their time obligations. I’m not some trick or tramp to be made to leave out at 8 a.m. I’m just over it though. I think I been in a funk about hookups/dating ever since February: I went to reconnect with a guy in another state, he was making all the right moves and on his best behavior, and then started acting weird out of nowhere. I could tell he wasn’t being genuine about his intentions, and it just made me realize how stupid I was to think he was going to be any “different” than the rest of the scene queens in that town. Thats why I’m like, I have to limit how much I give myself up to the non-pay breeds. Their lack of transparency in situations…can’t go too far out of my way for them, because they won’t do the same. Lot of these guys act like bad clients, who should be blocked and blacklisted lol.

I’ll add too: PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE to the universe, clients STOP 🛑 using Rent messenger or email to arrange bookings on anything same day notice. Example (me in green): Now granted, I know this person is real because we’ve met before…but it’s been awhile (like over 2 years), and he mentioned RM doesn’t send him pop up notifications anymore. So, he didn’t see my message until the morning. I try to let clients know; SENSE OF URGENCY. I’m normally not a rushed person, and my days are fairly relaxed. It’s not that I’m impatient on their response, but when I’m working on HOTEL time, or I’m driving between places…I don’t have time for back and forth messages or half ass responses. I probably come off angry sometimes (maybe even all the time lol) when I discuss certain situations. But people have to understand when you’re being limited on time by outside forces, the urgency for a plan/reply is real. It’s not angry, it’s just emphasizing something that doesn’t seem to resonate with the vast majority. Escort encounters aren’t like hookup apps, there’s a different dynamic. We’re not always looking at the exact same time. In this case, I almost missed the guy because the hotel wouldn’t let me check out later than 1 pm without an extra charge. And he had somewhere to be at 2. And I originally wanted him to come to my hotel, but I then had to leave and go to his place: If we would have settled all the details the DAY PRIOR HINT HINT ADVANCE NOTICE, I could have been ready to meet him at 10:30 or 11, and still had at least an hour left to checkout.

I often have a regular 1 to 2 day notice preference, and a separate 2 to 4 hours (minimum) same day notice preference. Most bookings seem to be within a week time frame, however same day notice is common: in which I’ll tell people, “2 hours MINIMUM notice required”. But otherwise yes, same day notice is a crapshoot. Had one guy in one of my travel cities who kept trying to meet me same day, and this is what I told him (me in green): That’s the kind of stuff that creates a breakdown in communication. Instead of trying to actually coordinate a convenient day and time, dude just kept trying to meet me right away and would say, “I’ll check back with you” when I said I wasn’t available until the next day. Then same thing the next day, and getting the same answer. On top of that, without a deposit they haven’t gotten on my schedule to cancel in the first place. 4 to 6 weeks notice is a bit far out for me personally just because, I travel like every 2-3 weeks. And I don’t want to be concerned to return home for 1 appointment, especially if I’m doing well on tour.

That is very gracious. However, long as people understand that it shouldn’t be “expected” for all providers to be okay with eating the possibility of a cancelled session. Lot of times, people cancel/flake and offer nothing.

Yeah that would be called a cancellation fee…

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I know this sounds like a moot point: but I been letting myself fall into this habit, and lately the past 2-3 times I’ve felt worse after. Not in the sense of didn’t enjoy it, but the fact that I’m doing the same thing I’d technically be getting paid for. And the reason I feel worse isn’t just because not getting paid: but it just seems the lack of appreciation and return from the guys. They see it as just a hookup, but they don’t see the behind the scenes shit I do to make that happen. I’m usually traveling, or booking hotels, coordinating my body and mind to ensure I’m horny enough to give them a good time. I guess sex work spoils me to an extent because of the gratitude and giving of the client, which in turn covers hotels (which lately, is my main means of hosting), travel, bills, etc. I feel lot of these non client hookups are so meaningless. They aren’t trying to establish a relationship, or contribute to any of the expenses I have to make the arrangement happen, etc. I know technically, casual hookups and dating shouldn’t be based on “Money”, but many of these guys are wanting the same thing a paying client wants: no strings, getting fucked, leave after it’s over. The past few times I’ve had free sex, it’s felt almost the same as meeting a client. I usually “allow” myself up to one freebie encounter per week or 2. But sometimes even that isn’t worth it. Lot of these guys aren’t bringing anything differently to the table. It’s the same 30 minutes to an hour of fun, and then they go about their usual and I don’t even get paid. That’s why I’m considering deleting my hookup/phone apps because it’s just a waste of energy sometimes. But I like being able to meet someone I’m attracted to, who’s closer to or under my age every so often. However, some clients including the older guys, are fairly attractive. Which fixes that urge. So in some ways, it’s almost pointless to even be looking for anything else. I wouldn’t mind having a relationship with someone, but the cards for it haven’t been lining up at all lately. It’s either a distance issue, or circumstances issue. I think I’m going to start only using hookup apps as a low cost alternative to my other ads. So even if I can’t get the amount I normally do, it’ll be something. Like the other month, I hooked up with a couple fairly decent guys for 1/4 of what I normally charge. I know that’s probably frowned upon by many professionals, but: when you’re in a hotel room or visiting a new city and hours go by without a booking, I feel I get restless. Like I almost have to “make use” of the room, even if one client might have shown up earlier in the day. When in reality, they can be helping me out by like.. creating some content or video for my website 🤷🏾‍♂️ But like I say, the past 3 hookups I had were great: but afterwards I just felt I wasted my time because non of the guys were really serious. They fuck and then go back to their own life and agenda, and act like they’re too busy to meet again unless it’s on THEIR limited schedule. So, I think going forward I’m only going to use hookup apps as “discount booking sites” if and when I have spare time. I’ll probably have to stick with going to nightclubs if I’m wanting to socialize outside of clients.

I have before, and I do not. Besides, that has to do with traveling how?

I started to title this: “how often do you see an escort’s ad (one who’s not normally posted in the area) and (correctly) assume they’re already there and ready to meet now?” But not enough space in the title 🙃

I reserved a room for 2 days (and usually even that’s rare, as I often book rooms only one day at a time). I had one person pre-booked, but then another who was contacting before I arrived, but he was reaching as if I was available and in town right then. Overly eager to come over to me, before even asking if I was actually hosting much less: in town. Like umm, why am I supposed to show up to a city, before I even have anyone confirmed? Do clients all think we just pack bags, book hotels and travel out of our own pocket before we even get a client? It may make sense for some, but doesn’t make sense to me. And as I have to explain all the time: “seeing my ad in a city does not necessarily mean I’m in town and available now”. But then, lot of times when that is the case, some still bullshit and flake. Another guy act like he was going to come to my hotel yesterday afternoon: flaked. Him and the other guy. Only the 1 pre-booked client showed up. It’s annoying, because usually I would have just booked the room 1 night….and either went home, or on to the next destination. But: as previously discussed, one night in a hotel room often doesn’t feel long enough. It’s like there’s a caveat to both methods: if I try to plan a trip for pre-booked clients only, the ones who think I’m there now won’t be available when I get there. If I show up unannounced, then I’m relying too heavily on the possibility of a client, or enough clients will book during the time I’m there. But I wish there was a universal way to convey, not everyone wants to gamble going to a city, booking a hotel and waiting around for clients: knowing that most of the inquiries out here are often flakes anyway. That’s why sometimes people ask me to meet in a city listed in my ad: “hey are you in XXX city today/tomorrow?” And I have to be like yes, I’m available to come for 2 hour minimum. Then they’re shocked. I never implied that I’m in a city at that moment. Most cities I only go for special request only, because I hate sitting around all day waiting on people to show up. Same thing when I’m at home, I never book a hotel unless a client has booked and confirmed. Most every time I’ve tried to do it otherwise, it’s been a waste. Only way not to, is if you have a standing incall place to host regularly. Also the reason it often gets mixed up and something to note: With RentMen if we don’t set our “home location” to a city, it will not show up in the main listings. Idk if clients realize that. So, lot of times I move my ad to a city before going, so I make sure clients notice and can the ad before I arrive. But they wrongly assume I’m already there. Also my home area sucks for bookings, and I don’t like to waste my RentMen days advertising in a city where I’m getting hardly 0 bookings Day after day after day. I rather advertise in different cities.

I say +1 on that, but not all guys who hire behave that way. However, even if they aren’t off their rocker normally… the reasons people come to us might make them turn into undesirables. Though it’s no excuse. I don’t want someone being rude and disrespectful towards me just because they can’t be transparent in their marriage/relationship situation, or tried to to hookup with other guys and it didn’t work out. Those are all valid reasons, but not reasons to take it out on me. Ha, funny you mention. He actually reached out to me again the other night 🤦🏾‍♂️ That’s why sometimes I don’t block people, because I just want to see how far their stupidity goes…for future reference. Another example of a client who “blocked me”, contacts me again, then forgets I’m blocked: I’m convinced the guy is either off his rocker, or he’s just intentionally trolling. It’s just sad that he’s actually someone I MET (once and only once). Then again, that’s just how it is. In my case, the area wasn’t a traveling city…it’s the nearest major city to the area I reside. I addressed this extensively in a now closed thread, but some cities in this country (America) just simply hold animosity towards sex workers/Escorts/RentMen whatever. My area is one of them. Even some of the clients who pay…will do so grudgingly. And a lot of disrespect, unreliability, attitudes, etc. That’s why I’m often traveling, but I’ve been starting to enjoy it less lately. Probably because I haven’t been hitting places I really want to go lately: Like somewhere tropical but, that’ll be changing soon. I don’t know if I deal with more Jackwads than others, but I definitely don’t have an issue bringing it up more than others. Lot of these guys who pull the crap behavior, they have reports from other guys saying the same thing. So I know it’s not just me. However I know I’m dealing with it more just because the area I reside in isn’t escort friendly. I know “relocation” is the ultimate solution however, In the meantime I try to travel as often as I can: and stay with deposits and keep my phone number off my ads except for registered clients who can READ.

I didn’t forget, I just didn’t see the need to. Neither should you 🛑

When it comes down to it: if someone asked the average basketballer, movie actor, or “hot executive” for a paid fling, their prices would be something astronomical 🌙 ☀️ Granted $1,000 isn’t the typical price for an hour with an escort, however: it’s not unheard of throughout the overall industry with women and especially NYC. I have never worked the NYC market so I simply can’t comment on what’s usual or expected. But from just overall hearsay over time: any price would likely go. I’ll also add: if you’re visiting someone, whether escort or client, it’s hardly ever necessary to use hotel parking downtown. However, I know the annoyances of trying to find parking in places like DC (your hotel actually had very easy parking that night…But my friend’s hotel closer to downtown, I was parking around the block, and paying something like $20 a day on the stupid parking app lol). Also Orlando hotel resorts often have no other options to park: except for their garages. There’s been times I’ve left with $40 subtracted from my rate, after a few hours or overnight. Denver street parking is super manipulative: you have to read 3 signs just to figure out whether it’s okay to park. By then, you’ve already gotten a ticket, maybe even a boot 🔐 lol. The massage table debate often comes up but: it’s all down to Preference. I personally don’t feel a massage table is any easier than a well structured bed (there’s also ways to simulate a massage table but, I won’t reveal all my knowledge). Plus the phobia of a table collapsing, was always on my mind. And like you said: I’m not carrying a table around, hotel to hotel, City to city. It’s too much. I already have lots of luggage, a table would be the equivalent to a pet crate. Not to mention the potential of being seen doing “business” out of a hotel, is not desired to be obvious. But again, to each is own. That’s just my preference. Like I say, it sucks that sites like Adam 4 Adam have essentially gotten rid of “escort” and changed for massage. Also some people are so afraid of repercussions, that they’ll reach out to Masseur ads first, or say they’re looking for a massage, but have their Dick and ass included. Escort seems to be a term being phased out, thanks to politics 🤫

Just curious: what was it that you thought, we were supposed to think 🤔 That said, it’s good that you mentioned “masseur”, but it didn’t quite seem that way initially. Because $200 for an escort certainly isn’t “too high”. As for the $160/$180, as someone who’s done those prices before, I can tell you why it’s harder to find: ESPECIALLY if you’re talking about a traveling provider (which once again, $200 is just a straight forward number). Hotels are more expensive. Most clients are leery of “budget friendly” hotels. I don’t mind budget friendly hotels, however not all are equal. In Seattle couple years ago, most anything budget-brand was nothing nice. I had to stay outside of the city, just to find something suitable. And in regards to: “I mean some money is better than no money, they are getting 100% of the fee”. But is it? I know for me: part of why I have gotten away from such rates is because, $150 is a good price only in numbers. Meaning, if I need $500, I need to see 3-4 clients at $150 minimum. That assumes non of the clients flake, AND they are all able to meet on the same window of days, the 3 other clients can meet. I’m here to tell you: that rarely happens. When it does happen, it may be 1 week, but not every week. Or it may be in one city, but not every city. If someone were to book a $160/180 right now: I’d be grateful, but it would just be enough for immediate expenses. When I was young and starting out, $80 sounded good to me. But then I realize just how fast that goes, and how many people I have to see for it to add up. And lot of times, it’s spinning tires trying to get $100/$150 bookings to add up. It can be hard to save, because it likely goes into hotels or other daily expenses. That’s why for me personally: I now have a $250 starting session, with $200 being the base. $250-$500 is the range I desire. Also like a previous topic I posted: a longer session which earns $1,000-$2,000 is going to really make a difference. I know Masseur rates tend to be a different ball game, but not everyone runs it the same. That’s why I’ve moved away from the masseur title, and consider myself more of an overall experience. However in the Midwest and much of America: Masseur has become a safer way of saying “Escort”. I can understand, but there has to be an understanding that “$200 without a table” Is not “overpriced” because, massage may just be the title. Perhaps they charge $200 for the cost of the overall experience, and massage is just part of it. Now: where lower rates do come in handy, is if I’ve already made enough, or I’m in a city where business is steady throughout the week. In that case; it can stretch and accentuate, what has already been earned.

Good screening is always a good thing. However, I’ll still ask for deposits even from non-first time clients as needed. Reason being: some clients have shown up the first time, but may still have something come up/not show up the 2nd or subsequent time. So in case it ever comes up, one should not feel “offended” if a deposit is asked for after the first time. Like I said before, if said advertiser is spending their own money upfront before getting paid (whether that be hotel, travel/commute, etc): a deposit may still be asked, whether it’s the first or 5th time.

As far as I know yes, the person will still get the message. But that doesn’t stop the recipient from being able to report the message/profile to RM…If it’s any seedy nature to it. They’ll simply just not be able to see the full profile.

I think you’re putting the 🛒 before the…dick lol. You’re making like the escort comes to you, and then initiates contact because a client is ugly…that’s not how it works. We are not a “we buy ugly homes” model. What actually happens is: people hit us up and most times we have no idea what they look like besides perhaps a bit of screening on age, top/Btm preference, etc. The attraction part is icing on the cake. You think if someone who looks like Beiber opened the door, I would say: “don’t worry about paying me, you’re attractive to me!” No, Beiber would be paying just like anyone else. And sometimes those types pay even more lol. For me, it’s not even about looks. The attraction for me comes in the form of how attentive and desirable they are to turning me and each other on. If they seem pleased and eager to please, that’s attractive to me. However, it’s not uncommon to come across clients who are truly just hot and I enjoy myself with them. But I’m not sleeping with them because they are ugly and I’m hot: I just know they have a need to fulfill, and discretion. Rather than do the same thing with one random guy after the next on hookup apps, I find it more purposeful in what we do. Works for me because I avoid the drama and reputation of “sleeping around” on the small world 🌎, which are hookup apps. That’s just by default, whether the client is hot or not.

Which massage sites do you refer to? Because I know on RentMasseur, one can disable email messages accordingly. And of course it’s definitely not 1999 lol, however email is still the shit: in the form of instant messaging. Now THAT was the shit I remember lol. I can do RentMasseur emails, but not so much RentM instant messages. I always try to send at least 1 reply even after my auto message goes out: just to let them know I’m real. But not many seem to transition to phone. I won’t use messenger solely to book an appointment. I rarely ever take unexpected phone calls from my ads anymore. Too many times, I’ve been sucked into chatting with someone or asked explicit questions when it was off timing. So even though people may have preference to call, it doesn’t suit everyone.

I’m just speaking from a general standpoint. In my case, I already know “financial goals unmet”, is moreso due to the fact that the region I’m in, isn’t very working guy supportive. There’s some decent clients here and there, but most times: it’s usually last minute bookings or guys who only book once in a blue. Or they book and then flake. Hence why I try to keep regular travel every 2 to 3 weeks as much as possible 🤦🏾‍♂️ I feel pricing for this biz is unpredictable across the board and doesn’t necessarily follow the same patterns. I could be charging $150 and have the same number of clients as charging $500. Only difference would be, I would be making $150 instead of $500. If someone is going to pay, they will. I have occasionally met with guys for rates lower than I normally would, and they may only come around a time or 2. Their perceived value of sex, says less than what I am capable of asking and getting.

Well the whole gist of this thread isn’t necessarily about comparing different prices that escorts offer: moreso about any longer arrangement booking that is goes into the $1,000+ range. Even with the amount I did get, I had to distribute it carefully because I’ve been in such a drought these past couple months. And going a week or 2 without a client and getting a 1 hour session helps, but it goes so fast and then, I’m right back to square one. I don’t think any of us started with: “I only want to make just enough to pay bills/groceries, and barely get by”. And lot of people try to make like you have to have a 2nd everyday regular job to make it in the biz. Which is not true because, traveling guys like myself that wouldn’t work. Like this longer booking I took, I had to commute 2 states away just to get it. And while I was there, I even booked in another client so…having one successful venture can often lead to the next. But 5 days is a long time though, and it sounds like maybe it was a couple who knew each other? In that case I could see it being a vacation definitely. The other thing too, I often hear about clients here and elsewhere doing longer sessions with White and Latin/Asian/Etc. I know that’s a touchy topic but, it plays a part. However most of my longer sessions tend to be White guys, I know that’s just how it goes. Also in my case, @pubic_assistance he was not “lonely” but had time alone for a few days…won’t go into the details but, let’s say he wasn’t single or bad looking lol.

…and not to seem unappreciative of the hourly/under $500 bookings. But: I had a booking over the weekend that was a longer visit over 1,000. I only had 1 other visit like that all year, and it makes a big difference. I know $250+ is a lot for most dudes to give for an “experience” anyway, but I had to run it by someone who sees me occasionally the other day: Higher amount bookings tend to be the most important thing to biz, next to regulars of course. Some of these guys only want to throw a couple hundred bucks, but they’ll talk all about how they spent $1,000 on this, or $2,000 on that luxury like it’s nothing. Which is fine, it’s their money and prerogative… But at the same time, I can’t always multiply 200 or 300 by 5 clients in a week. Especially in markets that already have plenty of new and local escorts and masseurs, but not really enough clients to go around. So as I explained to someone the other day, “I feel like you expect me to feel asking $250/$300 is too expensive”. What if that is the only booking I have that weekend, or in some cases the whole week? Figure out how to make that last. It really doesn’t. I know some clients probably don’t wish to spend an overnight or two days with someone. But it’s looking really attractive to go the longer session only route when doing certain bookings/locations. Like lately, I’m cutting back on the “go to a city and see 5 clients” because that’s not really always the turn out. Even after sifting thru 1,000 messages. If they haven’t texted and done what’s needed to confirm, most times it’s just inquiries and guys bullshitting around… So 5 “clients” could end up only being 1 actually booking (true story last month in one city, but fortunately it was an extended time booking).

I get where you are coming from with that. In my case, I wasn’t coming for you for simply not planning a precise eta, but moreso not coordinating one. And regarding those who would say “consider the appointment cancelled if 15 minutes late”, I’ll be like: and I’m keeping the deposit and/or you owe me the half amount 🤷🏾‍♂️ However in your case, you cancelled on him and that’s the error: He replied at 11:05 PM: "Are you here?" I said "NO" and he asked "Are you on Uber?', I once again told him I was walking 7 blocks to get to him. "What's your ETA?". I replied: "Are you high?". I had to cancelled, I can't handle this goldfish / microwave mindset they have when it comes to others. I might have overreacted but I had enough. You cancelled because he asked what’s your ETA? I don’t see anything wrong with that, that wasn’t aggressive, just trying to figure out when you’re arriving. Maybe you 2 discussed a time frame somewhere in there. But you didn’t allude to that being the case. Exactly how much notice did you give? Regardless, not trying to beat you up as it happens and people get mixed up trying to plan dick appointments all the time. But all this is why I don’t do biz anymore without deposits because, I would be hard pressed dealing with a situation that gets cancelled just for whatever bullshit reason comes to mind. I also avoid short notice. Available now is merely, “text now to make appointment” Especially considering my commute is never 7 blocks walking distance away, most times my commute is rarely less than 50 miles, to get to appointments. And some clients can be impatient yet don’t always convey how busy they are. “I’m free all day” should be dropped from all vocabulary because many of them never are. Just like the guy is just “sitting at home” waiting for you, many clients do the same.