I know the economical situation here is a little better than most areas around the country. but is it that much better?  Sure appears like a lot of the 'high end" ladies are touring here. Seems like everyone that attracts my attention have rates of 350-400-500-700 +.

How many of you are now more concerned about cutting work to do appointments nowadays?
Also, the traffic is getting worse, even in the summer

...readily available.  Traffic may be a little heavier, but in the middle of the day it's all doable.

Hey people are paying still...some ask for specials still or say thye cant afford, but business here is pretty decent I think. Hope it doesnt change!

If guys are, in fact, cancelling more, there may be certain factors operant:

Fatigue [many guys are now working economy-related extra hours]
Traffic/commuting back and forth to appts.
Aversion to pulling the 350 when one steps up to the ATM.

We live and work in a wonderful city.  Despite a recession we are SOOOOO lucky to be here, insolated from the rest of the world.  Let's be real.  We, WASHINGTIANS and visitors are so lucky!!!  We live/work in a bubble.   Summer sucks here, no doubt...who wants to be here in the heat/humidity!  Has nothing to do with the economy.  I have tracked it for the last 5 years!  Just REALITY!!!!  Cum visit, cum play!!!  DC rocks!!

XOwww

As much as most people think DC has it's non-recession proof industries as well.  Real estate, construction, trades, service industry, and retail industries are all mostly down in this economy.

Look at the growing number of ladies advertising on the different sites and you will see a price range for everyone.  More ladies are getting into the industry to supplement income.

Providers with outstanding reputations may not be affected as much.  They deserve what they receive because they have earned it.

Excuse the alias but one disadvantge is when you book a lady a week in advance and a lady to been yiu been waiting to see comes into town.  You will cancel one and see the one you been waiting for.  I try not to make it a habit though...it rude but its a business.

I'm seriously concerned about cutting work to arrange appts.  In this economy especially.  You're looking at having to knock off about half a day to accommodate a BWI appt and not much better than that for Tyson's.  This is if you live/work downtown. Seems like we used to have better selection re.downtown based providers - and if you're looking at someone who's touring, they're gonna stay at BWI or TC.

...I get paid whether I'm at work or not.  I'm off every Friday, which is perfect for those trips to BWI or Tysons.  I suggest a salaried job with a flexible work schedule.