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Is escorting worth it?

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LastHope30Something · 01/02/2025 20:23

Sounds extreme but considering this if I can’t get a job in a month or so because I’m so fed up of having to watch everything and feel like I get punished for treating myself. Sounds childish I know but my headspace seriously needs a boost. Obviously this won’t be my first choice but if things don’t change then choice is out of the question. Obviously I wouldn’t do the extras just dinner dates and girlfriend experience etc

here’s why I’m considering it
*extra money for me and my family.
*can treat myself more to boost my mood.
*can afford the work I need done.
*help me get over this past few years.
*get to relive my youth by going to fancy bars and restaurants also save up for travel.
*if things go shit with my family and in laws the money can go towards daycare or if me and hubby need a break.
*pontentially more opportunities in life.
*feel more wanted and useful. Also it will get rid of my low self worth.

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Brokentoes85 · 07/06/2026 02:25

Having worked with sex workers for many years in many differnt capacities:

*you won't gain any self worth
*it's work, you won't be having fun
*will traumatise you and won't help you get over anything

Obviously this is a rule of thumb, and you'll probably find someone willing to tell you that it's great and glamorous and to go for it. But more often than not it wrecks your head, blurs the lines of boundaries and self worth. The majority of the people i worked with got trapped in a vicous cycle of needing money for drink/drugs and then needing the drink/drugs to go through with it.

brownpaperbap · 07/06/2026 01:12

randomchap · 07/06/2026 00:43

What made you bump a year old thread?

What made you give a shit? I was just browsing I’m so sorry

brownpaperbap · 07/06/2026 00:47

Nowt

randomchap · 07/06/2026 00:43

brownpaperbap · 07/06/2026 00:33

no it doesn’t. It means cuddling etc.

What made you bump a year old thread?

brownpaperbap · 07/06/2026 00:33

OwlInTheOak · 01/02/2025 21:11

"Girlfriend experience" with escorting means no condoms.

no it doesn’t. It means cuddling etc.

PizzaPunk · 02/02/2025 14:31

cramptramp · 02/02/2025 14:15

I really dislike calling them escorts. That's not what they are. They are prostitutes and calling them escorts gives people like the OP a false idea of what the job is.

Agreed.

Giving it a little twee name doesn't change anything.

In fact it just makes both the prostitute and the punter sound as though they're in denial.

And also the pimp if they have one.

cramptramp · 02/02/2025 14:15

I really dislike calling them escorts. That's not what they are. They are prostitutes and calling them escorts gives people like the OP a false idea of what the job is.

Christmassoxs · 02/02/2025 12:44

Sexual assaults or might be murdered.
How would that help your family exactly?
You are whoring yourself if you are having sex for money, people will find out as will your kids eventually.
Doesn't matter how bad things are PLEASE don't go down that road.

Hwi · 02/02/2025 12:11

MyrtlethePurpleTurtle · 02/02/2025 12:04

OP isn't in Japan

I was not talking about Japan - I was talking about the UK and Western Europe. I recently read a few articles about escorts working in Davos - The World Economic Forum in Davos saw a spike in escort bookings, with reports of wealthy attendees hosting sex parties.

Not only do they look stunning, the highest level of education and near-native German, French and English (sometimes Russian) is a must.

In addition, Mary Wesley wrote, from experience of meeting them, about high class escorts in London - they were not fluent in languages, but the requirement was beauty, history of art or a music degree or similar and impeccable etiquette.

ArtTheClown · 02/02/2025 12:06

This is basically a geisha role and you need to ask yourself - do I speak languages? Do I play an instrument? Am I able to hold a conversation about current affairs, opera, literature? Do I know all sorts of etiquette, I mean, for all scenarios? Escort is for escorting HNWI to their places of interest, sometimes without sex, like a 'walker'.

This literally doesn't culturally exist in the UK.

MyrtlethePurpleTurtle · 02/02/2025 12:04

Hwi · 01/02/2025 21:15

This is basically a geisha role and you need to ask yourself - do I speak languages? Do I play an instrument? Am I able to hold a conversation about current affairs, opera, literature? Do I know all sorts of etiquette, I mean, for all scenarios? Escort is for escorting HNWI to their places of interest, sometimes without sex, like a 'walker'.

OP isn't in Japan

BunnyLake · 02/02/2025 12:03

BatchCookBabe · 01/02/2025 22:33

This. ^ Being an escort is NOT about just nice dresses and fancy dinners.

It's about being wined and dined by a man and then shagging him at the end of the night. And he very likely won't want a quick missionary position 3 minute shag either. Men who pay women for sex are often pigs and perverts.

The thing about the word escort, as opposed to prostitute, is it can conjure up images of expensive dresses, casinos full of rich James Bond types who treat you to an expensive fine dining experience, behave like a perfect gentlemen, drive you home in their Aston Martin and thank you for your delightful company, parting with a kiss on the hand.

Reality is a bag of chips and a quick shag if you're fortunate enough to have a someone who just wants to get his rocks off quickly for a tenner.

Over40Overdating · 02/02/2025 12:03

@MermaidEyes sadly I think OP IS that deluded.

ArtTheClown · 02/02/2025 12:00

@shuggles not these specific parties in Dubai, it's not.

BunnyLake · 02/02/2025 11:56

PizzaPunk · 02/02/2025 00:26

Ahh ok, I had a nosey and her account is only 2 or 3 days old.

But obviously a name change.

You’ll begin to recognise other threads, different names, same vibe (although not about escorts). If OP is sincere in her threads she really is very vulnerable with poor mh unfortunately.

KeepYaHeadUp · 02/02/2025 11:52

OP, as many others have said in reality there is no such thing as paying for company with no expectation of sex. We would all be doing it if that were the case. Please be careful

BunnyLake · 02/02/2025 11:49

PizzaPunk · 01/02/2025 23:11

And there's not much 'dining' going on I can tell you

I think there's a fair bit of eating out...

Sausages probably.

MermaidEyes · 02/02/2025 11:24

Over40Overdating · 02/02/2025 11:18

Or @Weepixie those posters know the op as a repeat poster starting threads about nonsense for attention because she thinks the world owes her fame and fortune.

Not every thread is full of men, just frothing at the chance to be mean to a poor little woman.

Let's face it, no matter who OP is, it's 2025. There isn't a single woman alive who genuinely believes escorting is a 'girlfriend' experience. Even teenagers aren't that naive these days.

Over40Overdating · 02/02/2025 11:18

Or @Weepixie those posters know the op as a repeat poster starting threads about nonsense for attention because she thinks the world owes her fame and fortune.

Not every thread is full of men, just frothing at the chance to be mean to a poor little woman.

Weepixie · 02/02/2025 10:52

Scautish · 01/02/2025 23:33

Fucking hell this is the absolute pits of MN

th OP is in a bad place. She has described herself as a “burden”. And the first few posts made the point that escorting isn’t just escorting.

this poster needs support not being called naive, being told she’s attention seeking, confused etc

So many mean girls and boys on here tonight. Bullies. That’s what you are.

OP. Ask MN to delete this as it’s going to make you feel worse. And please seek help from your GP as you’re not going to find the solution from escorting. And you are NOT a burden.

I wouldn’t be surprised if some of the posters revelling in the thread and being vile as well as deliberately beyond the pale with their description of what the Op would have to do as an escort are hateful men using the thread to get off on. It’s like those creeps who post pretending to be a parent asking about nappies and toilet training whilst being anything but.

Weepixie · 02/02/2025 10:47

BringOnFebBankHoliday · 01/02/2025 22:50

I think you're reading a different thread pixie, unless you think sex is a dirty word? 😜

Well MNHQ must think it’s a dirty word also given they’ve removed the most vile and explicit of posts I reported.

ItGhoul · 02/02/2025 10:42

LastHope30Something · 01/02/2025 20:25

I won’t be having sex with strangers. Just dates

That’s not a thing. Nobody pays for ‘just dates’.

OliveBTedB · 02/02/2025 10:25

Guineapiggywiggy · 02/02/2025 07:33

You’re as mistaken as her as to what escorting involves.

My post was meant to be dry and full of sarcasm 🙃 I’ve failed miserably!

OliveBTedB · 02/02/2025 10:24

diamondpony80 · 02/02/2025 09:22

Who on earth is going to pay for dates only? The whole point of hiring an escort is for the services they provide as a sex worker, not going out for a fancy dinner.

I Was being completely dry and sarcastic 🫠 I obviously did do a good job of making that clear 🤣

Over40Overdating · 02/02/2025 10:10

@Nameychangington annoyed I fell for it!

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