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I had to make a decision when I left the hobby. I finally got a very good legit day job using my education and experience to make an "honest" living. I found that in order to do my job to the best of my abilities, I needed to concentrate on just that so hobbying was not conducive to that goal (late nights, long lunches for appointments, etc.). I also didn't feel I was being fair to the hobby by not being able to devote more time to my clients/friends.
Then, after all of that dedication to my day job, I fell victim to the economy and was down-sized
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I truly thought that I would be enthusiastically welcomed back and be wanted just as before. Boy, was I wrong!! There are several reasons that I think my services aren't requested as much:
**I have gained about 30 lbs. since my first days in the biz...but very well proportioned, I must say
**There are many new, young, very beautiful girls touring our neck of the woods.
**Rates have come way down due to saturation
**The economy!!
I have only one of the above to comment on, though, and that is the donation rates. What we do in this biz is give our most precious gift we have to offer to the fine gents in the hobby, and I happen to believe that my gift is worth every bit of my donation rate. I have offered special rates in an effort to "compete", but still feel it is unfair to those of us who truly believe in our worth. I still do a weekend rate, but is never less than $$.5. I don't understand how others can do what we do for less...but, hey, that's their business.
Please don't take this as a 'woe is me' posting because that's not my intention at all...just wanted to get this off my chest. I am still very confident and happy with myself. Just now I think I have had my "fifteen minutes"...LOL!! I am still sticking around and wish all you newer ladies the best of luck!!