Being an escort has probably seemed to you like a glamorous and fun life to lead in the past but once you start seriously considering it as a source of income scenarios of the grittiness of it might begin to seep into your mind. There’s no job that doesn’t have its pros and cons. Let me share some of the stuff I learned about the escort world.
As a newbie escort, you might need to grasp the importance of setting boundaries. Whether you are working as a masseuse or a stripper or escort, you’ll likely have an encounter that pushes those boundaries. Be sure on what you will do and what you prefer to do. Also, what you won’t do and won’t prefer to do. As you consider your preferences, you might realise that being an escort might not be the right fit.
The decisions you make with your body are totally on you. Assuming you decide to play it cautiously by always insisting on protection, be ready to encounter men that will give you myriad of excuses and reasons to undermine your safety. Remind them that if you’re making an exception for them, you’ve probably made it for someone else before. Be stern and willing to walk out the door.
You’ll need a different identity as an escort for several reasons, including preventing stalkers, interference with your life outside your job and people you don’t want in the know finding out. Just because you need a new name for the profession doesn’t translate to requiring a fresh persona. If getting into character is your thing, then go ahead. When I go on jobs, I never do anything more extra than heavier make up. The thing is, most people think that mainstream beauty standards is what everyone really wants but in reality, a lot of clients will just be looking for an engaging gal who is genuine, decent at conversations and fun between the sheets.
Working as an escort is emotional labour just like nursing or teaching and most of us deal with burnout. Unlike most jobs, you get to decide when you need a break and take it. You need to tend to your health if not you will feel the strain and it will decrease your life quality and productivity. A lot of the time, you won’t even be able to vent to your friends because they’ll just read your grievances as part of the damage you are inflicting on yourself by pursuing a job that is supposedly unholy.
Social media is a great means of free advertisement in any field of duty. It is invaluable as a newbie escort when you are trying to build a client base. You have to keep active on them so that prospective clients have a way to reach you and current contacts can keep in touch. Posting engaging content for clients to keep up with your day to day might seem pointless to some but it adds a personal touch to your services.