you guys are so rude. I agree with Ashley on this one. I've never turned my phone off for an appointment. I leave it on vibrate, and I only get up to check it if I hear it going off constantly like someone is calling me over & over again.
You guys are paying us to spend time with you. Whatever we do during that time with you is up to US.
I also wanted to mention that if our appointment is over and I have someone who is still there getting dressed, talking, etc., then I will generally use my phone since the hour is over. I've never had anyone complain about it or mention it.
If an unexpected emergency comes up, we aren't allowed to look at our phones?
Clients do it constantly and we sit by and just be patient until the call is over...it's usually their colleagues or friends they are with in town etc.
Incessant talking on the phone by a provider isn't at all appropriate, however, if I have a call I need
to take I always ask if the client would mind beforehand. The response is always a green light and not a problem.
xo
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Damn right, it isn't ok for you but it is for us! We're paying you for your time, not the other way around! If a guy chooses to waste his time with you on his phone that's his problem.
Sorry, don't mean to be rude here, but I'm not paying for a gal to chat. A buddy of mine picked up a casino gal (I know, I know, first big mistake) and she kept taking calls and asking him when he'd be done(!).
I only have a work cell and my business is 24/7 365 days/year, so I really can't shut it off. By the time that something work related gets to the point of me being called, its very important. When that happens I have to be there for my co workers, so my phone stays on.
I agree, texting, emailing, pming and calls during an encounter are not appropriate from the lady. Its nearly 2013, and a phone can be set up to get only important calls from family or for emergency purposes. I am okay with that and think everyone else should be as well.
The classic provider move is to go into the bathroom and have mobile device exchanges there. And I am not okay with that either. As was said before, we are paying for your time.
It's a pet peeve with me and I have used it as a basis for not having return appointments.
That is my only requirement with ladies, their phone gets shut off during our appointment, except for emergencies.
so if they do, I would be surprised. My appts are set by email, I cannot stand ringing phones...I literally freak out if it keeps getting calls, I hate voicemail, my phone does not have voicemail. I could text, but email is so much better!! To me, phone calls and texts are like being nagged all the time. I love peace and quiet, and my dates are intense and I would not want to be distracted by the lousy phone!
Many of these ladies are Mom's or are taking care of elderly parents and need to be able to be contacted if an emergency arises, just as many men, while are at their jobs, are able to be contacted if an emergency arises in their personal lives, while on the clock working for others.
I can't tell you the amount of times I have been sitting in my attorneys office, who is billing me by the hour, actually rounding it off to the hour even if only there for 40 minutes, who have to take emergency calls from everyone from their families to other clients.
For many of these ladies, they are single Mom's and if their child has an emergency at school, and the parent cannot be reached within a certain amount of time CPS will be called so that they may intervene and handle what ever situation needs to be dealt with.
All these demands that are placed on these women are beyond what many of us would deem worth it, and this one just seems a little inhumane and maniacal, no, a provider shouldn't be taking calls from other clients for bookings or just to shoot the shit, but yes, they should be allowed to be able to be reached by those in their lives who are often times the very reason they are P4P ladies anyways.
Emergencies are one thing, and understandable. But the majority of these calls/texts are for the provider to set up another appointment. This is the mark of a less than stellar escort, the high class providers never, and I mean never, do this. It's just of the things that separates a truly high class provider from the ones who are not at that level. Cell phones can be set up with specific ring tones for specific callers. I have a regular provider who uses this function and has only answered the phone once when it was from her baby sitter. All other calls are ignored until the session is over. This is one of the reasons she gets repeat business, she is courteous and respectful.
Emergencies are one thing, everything else can wait. Besides, how often does an emergency actually happen. As the poster above stated these cell phones can be programmed to have different ring tones for different callers. How hard is it to set up a special ring tone for the babysitter and any other family member who might call during an emergency. This should be a non issue, and it is with the true professionals out there.
One last thing, not that I'm a single mom, but MANY providers are. The option of turning the phone off TOTALLY as opposed to just vibrate or silent isn't an option. Are you a single mom romeogolf? I don't think so.
First, we hear the "you're paying for my time" and if I want to pay you to sit there naked while I talk to my buddies. It's my money and that's up to me.
Second, I believe the OP made a statement and didn't see where he asked for only providers to respond. Apply to become a "cruise director" if you like telling people when or what they can post.
Finally, as for what romeo said, I agree with him as it pertains to the hobby phone. I shut mine off and so should you. I'm sure you have a non-hobby phone as do most of us, if you leave that on and someone calls, by all means answer it.
Real life emergencies are a lot more important than my woody. But if you take a call while you're with a client and it's your GF wanting to talk about her nails or somebody answering an ad and wanting to see you. You'll probably read about it in your next review.
Backpage Hunter??
figured you were in the oil biz. And no wise cracks about my alias! Mine was in the old days I had a bunch of movie alias, another one was toshillamocikingbird, shillingthemsoftly and licensetoshill. Dam I miss the old days
No problem ... anybody call for you lately?
Hey bphunter,
You pretty much hit the mark...agreed, keep my phone off and providers should do the same especially if if said provider is considered VIP.
pmashley, it's unfortunate you were so quick to take offense, as bp mentioned this was simply a general post, not intended to target anyone in particular. Although it is totally understandable we are all human and may have situations come up, much like a job one must prioritize their focus on the customers needs and requirements. That said, for those working mom's much like working for a company they should be prepared and have a way to accommodate their child's needs while they are at work.
Damn, you asked an open question and I responded.
This is a discussion board right? Or am I a retard and this is the fuckin 50's and I should just keep my damn mouth shut?
You guys remind me of cops who become cops because something was seriously lacking with them in their younger years.
Which brings me to a valid as hell point while all you are bashing me for my comment and PUTTING WORDS INTO MY DAMN POST THAT AREN'T EVEN THERE- This hobby is a friggen Mis_emea__r. Remember??? Hello? Bueller, Bueller.... anyone, anyone????
Go tout your professionalism etiquette completely non conducive let alone relative at all to this business somewhere else. IE: like in hand cuffs at the jail. REALLY????? Some kind of correlation to professionalism at a real job and our services as independent providers is ASININE. It's no wonder this is the oldest profession in the world... wives all over the world are secretly grateful and have been since the dawn of time. Historical fact.
So, yeah, OP NOW I'M OFFENDED and fully aware it wasn't a personal attack on me. However, lately providers have to apparently shut up and put up and that's offensive to ALL of us. It's 2012 and the days of sitting at the back of the bus being seen and not heard are gone. The abusive men are not apparently and also suffer from the entitlement mentality. It's sad and disgusting and speaks volumes about a seriously dysfunctional void from within these men that NO ONE CAN FIX AND MAKE WHOLE AGAIN EXCEPT that man alone. That pleasure and peace of loving contentment comes from within and that universal truth is constant. It is constant for each and every soul and spirit that resides in all of us in this world. The responsibilty is each of ours alone to own and accept. No one elses.
I would love to sit there naked while you talk to your buddies, I could probably wiggle around and try to get you turned on too.
you guys are so rude. I agree with Ashley on this one. I've never turned my phone off for an appointment. I leave it on vibrate, and I only get up to check it if I hear it going off constantly like someone is calling me over & over again.
You guys are paying us to spend time with you. Whatever we do during that time with you is up to US.
I also wanted to mention that if our appointment is over and I have someone who is still there getting dressed, talking, etc., then I will generally use my phone since the hour is over. I've never had anyone complain about it or mention it.
Farrah,
I agree with your comments. I think what guys are talking about is ladies answering calls or checking calls during their time with clients.
R/
J
I have been an escort, I can only say I have answered one phone call during a date!
The only other exception is if we are on an overnight date and I need to stay in touch with a personal issue, or call to confirm an appt upcoming. But otherwise I am having fun and the gentleman who I am spending time with is getting my full attention, and hopefully he is paying special attention to me! I love to be pampered too! Also, a lot of times, we are in the shower or bath tub...so no phones.
As it should be. Kudos seven heather, and I am sure your clients are appreciative of this.
Although this was not the intent, and once again not to target a specific individual or one group over another. I simply had an experience with a provider over a year ago who couldn't seem to turn her phone off and took several calls during our session. Thought this would be an interesting topic, as proven we are all guilty of taking calls and I personally feel it is disrespectful by both the client and provider...the lesson here is simply respect each others time as we are all simply interested in a positively charged experience and the enjoyment of each others company.
Ashley,
Totally appreciate your passion, candor and willingness to express you opinion as this is what separates those who have something to hide and or who may be phony, from those who don't and are real.
If a provider newest make a quick call or make a text shortly after she arrives for security purposes that is fine. Same goes for after the session while we are getting dressed. Both of these situations are fine with me and I have no problem whatsoever with it. If a provider takes a call or text during the session I feel this is totally unprofessional and I will probably not see her again. Now if it is a long appointment, 90 minutes plus a quick call is understandable. I just think a little common sense and respect, by provider and hobbyist alike, can go miles to make this common problem go away.