What happened to my client base? Are all/most providers noticing a decrease in business recently, or is it just me? Has the economy affected the hobby? I don't feel I can lower my donations any more --- and I don't know what to do to appeal to returning and new friends. Any suggestions would be appreciated.
If I'm doing something to push people away, I would appreciate knowing that too, even if it hurts. Yes, I have had to cancel some incall's, but after getting a room and travelling 90 to 100 miles, one-way, how can I justify the incall, at my low rates, for one or two people? And, yes, I had toyed with the idea of retiring; however, I can't do that until I have another/real job. That search is not going well, either.
HELP!! I'm sinking fast. BTW, I'm in the Milwaukee/ Chicago area.
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I can only speak for myself,but yes the economy affected the way I hobby.The cost of every has go way up for us gents too.Perhaps run some specials for returning gents.I can't say you are pushing people away only you can answer that.Perhaps give 1.5 hrs at your hr rate.Just be yourself and in time the phone will ring again.And start to put up more $$$$ for retirement if you going that route.
Just my 2cents worth
My employer pays for my gasoline, so the price hasn't changed for me in the last year. My mortgage won't adjust for another couple years, and I've taken some defensive moves in the stock market.
But then again, nobody has ever called me normal.