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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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Over40Overdating · 02/02/2025 01:19

Having read your other threads @LastHope30Something nothing is going to help you except extensive therapy.

And however unfair you feel life has been to you, there is zero excuse for bullying other people because you are jealous of what they have, and then seeking sympathy for your own woes. You’ve been given good advice by well meaning people on all your threads and ignored it because no one is indulging your pity party.
Life does not owe you anything and sitting around being bitter because there’s no magic money tree or Time Machine is going to change that. For you child’s sake, get help.

Thebellofstclements · 02/02/2025 04:22

Your self confidence is very high if you think you will earn enough to cover your list without even resorting to prostitution. You would need to be the world's most intelligent, witty woman with staggeringly good looks and manners.

Guineapiggywiggy · 02/02/2025 07:33

OliveBTedB · 02/02/2025 00:07

OP clearly states it would be dates only?????

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

Stepfordian · 02/02/2025 08:16

I won’t repeat what the majority of posters have said, but if you want to make some money and improve your self confidence have you thought about retraining? What sort of job would you like to do? Is it just about making money quickly with little effort or do you want a career with a good salary but you would have to put some effort in?

diamondpony80 · 02/02/2025 09:22

OliveBTedB · 02/02/2025 00:07

OP clearly states it would be dates only?????

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.

Nameychangington · 02/02/2025 09:26

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.

OP periodically posts silly stuff on MN looking for attention. She namechanges, but is easy to clock if you've seen her threads before. She's incredibly immature and doesn't listen to advice. She says she'll get therapy and then pops back up with a new name and a new silly post. I agree she needs help but she chooses not to get it.

Over40Overdating · 02/02/2025 10:10

@Nameychangington annoyed I fell for it!

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 🤣

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!

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’.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 11:56

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.

ArtTheClown · 02/02/2025 12:00

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

Over40Overdating · 02/02/2025 12:03

@MermaidEyes sadly I think OP IS that deluded.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.