Hi there hobbyists and providers
I'm a newbie to this scene, and have sort of stayed this way since just a little over a month of joining ECCIE because it feels sort of cumbersome to find newbie-friendly providers when changing cities on a whim's notice almost every week or two (maybe also the reason I am single). That said, when I was endlessly scouting for providers on this God-sent website who might be willing to give a noob like moi a chance, I made a startling revelation. It actually felt a lot like browsing LinkedIn, searching for and reaching out to recruiters or HR employees who were willing to interview job candidates for a position needing a 25-year old with at least 30 years of professional experience ("recent references")
Now, I absolutely understand the "NO NEWBIES" rule is for the provider's own safety and convenience. I know almost everything about the hobby 'theoretically' from all my extensive research. But being a person who has studied business and management all his life, I feel that a lot of great providers block themselves off to some potentially loyal, personable, and lucrative new clients. There are too too too many beautiful ladies out there whom I really want to see so bad, but who will never throw me more than a glance just because the word "Newbie" is on my resume. It doesn't matter how great of a guy or gentleman I may be, they may never know until I get some real "Experience" on my CV. So to the curious point finally -
To all the non-newbie friendly providers out there, what would it take for you to consider a newbie for your services (the newbie-friendly ladies may also chip in their views on why they chose to be friendly to people like us, because you girls are just...well, amazing!). I already know P411 is an option, so please leave that quantitative aspect out. I'm interested in the alternative screening methods out there that you would be willing to use - that can hopefully one day help me land the lay of my life. Personally, I am willing to send a provider my ID copy; occupation; do a meet and greet over phone, lunch, dinner, or drinks; photographs; and certain reasonably acceptable personal info. Is that not enough or is it?
I look forward to hear your views so as to help wipe the term "Newbie" outta my name soon.