Jen I think the level of service, and all the rules are the issue, not the $.I must say your resilience is commendable, if you could just channel that in a positive way!

In all sincerity, I think you might be better off considering another line of work.  This is absolutely not a flame.  I was more than satisfied with your sexy little body, and honestly think that you are trying.  It just seems like the basic problem is that you just don’t enjoy the work.  I’m not sure that this problem can be fixed.  In the interest of your own mental health, I don’t think it’s advisable for you to continue doing something you loath and/or feel guilty about.

That said, if you really need the money and can’t find any feasible alternative to escorting, or really think you can overcome your hang-ups and learn to enjoy your work, I agree that lowering your rate is the way to go.  First of all, it will take a lot of the pressure off you to be something you’re not:  a GFE.  Second, guys won’t feel like they’re getting ripped off if you charge a bargain rate for limited FS and are up-front about what it is you’re offering.

As far as the rate goes, for the level of service you offer, I’d set your standard rate at $150/Hr, and offer specials for less during the times you’d most like to work.  I paid $200 and felt like I’d wasted my money; not only because of all the rules, but mainly because of your low energy level and lack of initiative.  I would definitely not return for $200.  I’ve received MUCH more enthusiast receptions for $100.  You do have an adorable little body, however, and I don’t believe you’re intentionally trying to rip people off, so if I thought there was any chance I might receive a warmer reception next time, I’d be tempted to try again if the rate was great.

Good luck.  I hope you can figure out a way to strike a balance that works for you.  I admire the way you’re acknowledging your difficulties and trying find a workable solution that everyone can live with.

Jen,

We haven't met and I've steered well clear of all the previous threads, but I think Moonray has written a well-rounded description of the issue at hand.  To me, a $300 price tag doesn't imply that any specific services are offered.  It doesn't imply GFE, or PSE.  It doesn't imply that certain things can be done uncovered.  What it does imply to me is one thing:  Enthusiastic Participation.  Jiminwis's example (Brittney) was a perfect one:  Many of us have seen providers in the $150-ish range that (a) don't really throw themselves fully into the session, but (b) still deliver skilled, "technically sound" service...  And have left feeling like it was a good deal.    But somewhere around the 200 mark, things change, and from there on up, the hobbyist's expectations about how enthusiatically the provider will engage us goes up dramatically with every single additional dollar.  Even the expectations at 350 for most are well above the expectations at 300, and fairly so.  Price is one of the primary signals any business uses to set their customers' expectations.  I can't stress this enough, take it from a marketing guy...  In this business, use price to set the expectations you want to be measured against, not to set your own measure of self worth.  I've talked to a number of providers about the pricing issue...  Many providers are at the 300 mark because they feel "cheap" if they go below the highest priced providers in town.  They've set a price that makes them feel good  at first, but once the frustrated reviews start pouring in, the "cadillac price" doesn't feel so good any more.

Believe me, I'm not trying to re-light the previous threads about pricing.  But all the frustration before wasn't about price, it was about the price/service ratio, and the need to have a market evenly distributed across a spectrum of price/service options instead of having everyone crowded around one price point regardless of service.  EVERYBODY likes to think their service is above average.  EVERYBODY likes to think their time is just as valuable as anyone else's.  So everybody thinks they should be charging the top rate.  This causes all kinds of problems in the market.  It's like affordable housing.  Every city likes their housing values to go up until one day, there's no affordable housing left and suddenly all kinds of social and economic problems start to spin out of control.

I applaud Moonray for going right at it--not spinning it into a bash, nor candy-coating it, just going right at the heart of the issue.  And I applaud Jen for at least hearing us out, and hangin tough through some tough times.

Jen, I agree totally with Moonray and Omega.  You and I have gone many rounds before regarding your level of service provided for the price point you are at.

Now as Omega said, lets not open up the Price can of worms.

As I have stated before you have smoking hot pics but have had issues with closing the deal.  You alone need to figure out if you want to stay in the business.  IF you do at at what level of service are YOU comfortable and what is the going price point comparitively with other providers.

If you want further details PM me and we can chat off line.  I applaud you for being smart enough to ask for help and opinions w/o the smart ass cracks and flames.  Your heading in the right direction.