Question for the ladies....What effect,if any,has the economic down turn,had on business?
and have scattered appts already booked for the rest of the month...just REALLY hoping someone wicked cool books for the 31st I am very fortunate...I have awesome regulars whom are some of the coolest people I have ever met...most are my true friends...we get along good even when we are dressed
...they share my PISSA sense of humor...so, ya know what, I cannot complain...nope, not one bit
Things are quiet for me in Orlando.
Don't get me wrong, I am doing fine and have been seeing some of my friends for many years but not alot of new phone action. I don't advertise on CL or Eros but usually let people find me here on TER.I don't even post an ad on my local board.
Last year at this time I was booked 5 evenings a week with hotel calls which were all from here. I have had not one hotel call and no pre-planned appointments to visit one this week.
There are 175 providers on EROS for this area and many visiting. Orlando has always been a popular destination for agencys as well.
Orlando is a big convention destination but I see a lot less going on in that area.
Elections, football, economy and now holidays comming up who knows what the rest of the year will be like.
I hope other ladies join in
Kisses Haley
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The whole "jobless bum" thing... Anyway, 348 reads isn't bad so maybe those jobless bums will get some nice suits to wear to interviews.
Ha-ha.
Donate gently used suits to Men's Warehouse. It'll be your good deed for the day.
Yes, it is a good idea that you excel in other things.
At least you raised awareness of how to help some unfortunate people.
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Its really no ones business-
Please send your w-2 with any other inquiries-
This message isnt meant for lungman - just people in general
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Ciara - you know why - there have been a lot of threads about the economy being tough and therefor the ladies should be charging less. Some folks really want to see some bargains. The ladies I know? Low volume, stable regular clientele, no problems. You know what you're time is worth (and I would not mind finding out ' ). Best to ignore these posts. After all, bargain hunters do not make good clients...
Wrong gregory12......Ciara knows where i'm coming from!.....Please don't put words in my mouth!....If i was looking for a bargain...I would of said so....I think it would be best to ask me next time what i meant by my question...
before offering your $.02 worth.....That goes for all posts, by member's...unless of course,the ? is obvious!...A little respect towards one another....would go a long way!
Hi - well.... your question on this topic has an inherent edge of disrespect in it. Seems so to me, apparently seems so to the majority of your respondents. It is your responsibility to communicate clearly when you make a post, not mine to play 100 questions.
Not lowering my rate. This too shall pass it alwayd dose.
For the same reason that so many people want to know what movie stars and pro athletes make.
I completely agree! I don't ask about individual clients'
annual/monthly salary, so why should you take such a hearty interest in my 'doings' and income so to speak? Sorry, but nosey people get on my nerves.
a couple ladies commented that things were very slow... and they were very happy to see me!
When I return for my next visit, I'll book fewer appointments, and slide down the price scale a bit. Also, one hour will be the norm, rather than two.
Mine is fine....I take care of premature infants
for a living,unfortunately,we never run short on babies...I'm sorry if i offended anyone...
I love you ladies and was just hoping,business was going well for you!...I didn't ask how much you make....Whatever the amt is....i know you work hard for it and deserve every dime!....Ok?
I went through a slow spell for one week in September. However, I've been booked solid for 3 weeks and have a good number of pre-booked appointments for October and November.
You are probably "recession proof" lol
Seen 4 ladies in Oct. in the Carolina area and the TER ones seem to being doing better than those that aren't on TER. They all say business is down though. I've had two visiting ladies (who I saw on Carolina board) that I was suppose to see cancle their visit due to lack of bookings.
Stop searching for ladies to play "lets make a deal". Grow a pair, and put up or shut up! The deals are there like always, go find them.
I was always told the glass is half full. I been out of a job since May 6, my glass runneth over. I have had the ability to move my moneies in the DOW and I am up 72% and playing gleefully with new ladies! I actually called my old employer and thanked them for affording me the time to pay attention to what was happening in the stock market.
It is what it is....mind your manners...go ask your parents how they are doing financially!
Not sure of the posters intent, but some of the guys who ask these questions maybe concerned about how these ladies are doing;not because they are looking for a bargain but because of concern.
To me the posters question is a valid topic. People have started threads about how hobbyists are dealing with the financial crisis. It's not like he was asking how much these ladies are making. If a providers doesn't feel comfortable answering the question they can simply ignore it.
I believe most people will put on an act no matter how bad they are doing. When a lot of people are struggling they don't reach out for help until it's too late.
Thanks shaka 700....you got it exactly right,even though you didn't know my intent,you also didn't go off on me!....To bad men like you don't govern,world politics,i bet we we wouldn't have any wars....Thanks again!
Original Posters intent but I have had gentlemen whom I see regularly ask me if I am busy and if I need any help etc....
The answer is no...no I do not need any extra help to make my bills but THANK YOU for being concerned for me and asking about me.
Some guys are not all a**holes and trying to get a bargain. Some are actually super sweet with good hearts just trying to make sure that, I....as their friend, am doing okay.
~Rae
Thanks Rae....i'm glad you understood the ?
I do believe those men exist...I have actually seen more ladies during the tough times in order to help them without asking.
I do believe the men that want to help the ladies do it privately and not on public boards. Those that ask as a blanket question are seeking bargins.
Just my humble opinion.
Not as busy as I would like but still able to say that I am taken care of! Muah! I have noticed a drop but cannot complain.
I first want to thank the women who have honestly answered this question and I am grateful for the opportunity of this discussion. I am sure glad that I don't rely upon this business as a sole means of support. I have experienced in the last month totally unpredictable waves that don't stand to rhyme or reason, other than the economic crisis that we are facing.
In the past, without failure, when I have had a new review hit the board I have enjoyed what I jokingly refer to as "rock star" popularity. My phone and email box blow up with requests for my companionship and I can count on making a minimum of $5000 within the first 5 days or so. I have never placed a paid advertisement for my services in the past because I drew enough business from TER members and free ads that I placed.
Earlier this month I had a new review post on the board. I would characterize it as my worst review in comparison to my others, even though it was still a good review by most people's standards. And, like usual, I enjoyed my phone and email box being full of requests.
Just 2 weeks later, my best review yet posted, giving me a 10. What was even better was that I was lucky enough to have this review post on a Friday night and held the first spot on the board for most of the evening. My phone was silent. My email box empty. Not one single request that night or the next day. I went crazy trying to figure out what was wrong.
My website had gotten nearly 2000 hits over a 24 hour period, but not one single request. I changed my pics on my website and tried to figure out if there was anything wrong with my site. I was completely baffled because I look better than ever having lost a tremendous amount of weight, and my performance and service has increased significantly in quality with the experience that I have gained over time as my new review reflected.
So, I had to take a step back and not take it personally. Which, I believe is what all of us providers should do. Instead of denying what is happening and taking it as some sort of reflection upon how desirable we are, we need to share our experiences with each other and network to come up with new ways to market and get the guys back in.
Afterall, the two industries that survived and thrived during the great depression were drugs and sex. And, I don't see men being able to survive long without sessions with the providers that give them all that they need, want and desire. With that said, there has to be a solution to this break down in business ... even if the solution is for all of us to be patient and support each other through this difficult time until people feel safe again spending their money.
And, you providers who are still thriving and bringing in new business could make a huge difference for all of us if you shared your secrets to success. I'm sick of providers in this industry acting as if we are competing against each other for the attention of a small group of men. It's absurd and ridiculous. There are as many potential clients as there are men in the world. There is no shortage of men who want to have sex. And, they are fickle in their taste of women. Some men like tall women. Some men like fat women. Some like brunettes and others like blonds. Many like a wide variety.
Even with all of my education, which includes an M.B.A., and all of my business experience, alone I can not come up with answers during this time of economic crisis. We have never faced this level of crisis before so there is no model or standards to follow. If we are going to get through this, it will require CREATIVE PROBLEM SOLVING. And, I do know this. There is nothing more powerful than when women get together to create. If we women put our best creative energy together, there is nothing that can stop us from being successful.
And men, what happened to your sense of HONOR?? Don't you know that when you ask a provider to lower her rates to see you, you cheapen yourselves??!! Why on earth would you want to degrade the value of a woman and the service she gives you? Can you not see that this behavior intrinsically undermines who you are and the service you end up getting? We providers give you something essential to the foundation of your happiness. We do our part and take care of you and have taken care of you over the long haul. Men of honor don't forget that and are willing to pay the full price in order to take care of and value the women who so generously take care of you.