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washingmachineslivelongerwithcalgon · 16/08/2023 15:42

Sooo.. I'm in need of some extra cash. I work part time but cannot up my hours for a few months. I've signed up and made my account. The pay isn't great at 18p per minute and I'm conscious it's part of the sex industry which I do feel strongly about. It feels wrong to feed into that industry and I guess a lot of the women on these lines are vulnerable and doing it for the same reason as me. Desperately needing money. Im not going to do it for long. When I can up my hours I will stop doing it (unless im successful and actually make some decent money from it!) please don't judge me, i need to feed my child and pay my bills.

So my question is, has anyone done this before? Any tips? I've done my 'training' and I have my portal and im ready to start answering calls. Im nervous. Im going to get some seedy men but times are hard at the moment. Posted on chat but didn't get a single reply so shamelessly posting here. AIBU to try the sex industry? It's a reputable company, my supervisor seems lovely and has done it for years. It's pretty strict though, you get various strikes for not answering a call within 2 rings. You're not allowed to hang up unless they are under 18 or talk about incest etc. I'm worried it's going to warp my view of men, but I'm at a loss on what to do. I can't get another part time job around the job I already have so this seems like the only viable option.

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washingmachineslivelongerwithcalgon · 16/08/2023 16:09

I've been on the £10 a day threads. I do the surveys and make about a quid a day and I don't have a PayPal account. I can make more money on these chat lines than the surveys.

I know if I put the hours in, even though it's pretty shit pay, I will get paid via bank transfer every 2 Fridays. I get a better rate as it's roughly £10.80 per hour you're on the phone. Just thought I could do it while I'm ironing, after DC is in bed etc.

I have bills to pay and my wages aren't covering them - it's really tough at the moment.

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Dolores87 · 16/08/2023 16:07

I dont think there is anything wrong with doing sex work or working in the sex industry BUT i would urge you to reconsider because you dont seem to want to and are expressing concerns about who you will get on the other side of the phone and the fact is you will get some dodgy seedy grim people and if you are not aware and ok with that it will have a negative impact on your mental health.

Also tbh i dont think this is an ethical company to work for doing sex work if their stance is you cant hang up unless they are under 18 or talking about incest. If you are going to so sex work your better off doing it off your own back like doing dick ratings or girlfriend for a day texting or selling used pants, atleast you can set the rules for what you are ok or not with not some company exploiting you for 18p a min

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Allybob88 · 16/08/2023 15:45

The only viable option? Bullshit.
You can literally sign up to these companies who pay you for reaching certain levels on game on your phone or filling in surveys, testing products etc. They can be done around any job.

If you want to do it, go for it but do not kid yourself that there is no other option.

I can feel a city high song coming on....

I have the e-mail address for a Nigerian prince who can supply you with millions if you want it - you just need to pay some release fee first.

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washingmachineslivelongerwithcalgon · 16/08/2023 15:57

NewNovember · 16/08/2023 15:46

You get more on tik tok without sex work.

You have to have tens of thousands of followers at a starting point.

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washingmachineslivelongerwithcalgon · 16/08/2023 15:57

Allybob88 · 16/08/2023 15:45

The only viable option? Bullshit.
You can literally sign up to these companies who pay you for reaching certain levels on game on your phone or filling in surveys, testing products etc. They can be done around any job.

If you want to do it, go for it but do not kid yourself that there is no other option.

I can feel a city high song coming on....

Do you have to be so rude?

What games are there that you can do on the phone where you get paid a weekly wage. I'll happily sign up.

They're all a scam.

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ManateeFair · 16/08/2023 15:51

You can literally sign up to these companies who pay you for reaching certain levels on game on your phone or filling in surveys, testing products etc

Those companies are mostly massive scams that make you either nothing, or a few pence for many hours of effort.

I'm not saying that sex chat lines are the answer either, of course. Particularly if, as in the OP's case, you find the whole industry repellent.

NewNovember · 16/08/2023 15:46

You get more on tik tok without sex work.

Allybob88 · 16/08/2023 15:45

The only viable option? Bullshit.
You can literally sign up to these companies who pay you for reaching certain levels on game on your phone or filling in surveys, testing products etc. They can be done around any job.

If you want to do it, go for it but do not kid yourself that there is no other option.

I can feel a city high song coming on....

WhateverMate · 16/08/2023 15:45

If you don’t get many replies, check out advanced search because there’s tonnes of these threads.

I don’t know much about the phone lines but I’m surprised they’re still a thing given the popularity of cam work.