I care about way more than money, but I won't tolerate pushy clients that have zero potential for anything more refusing to accept that this is a business, not dating. I do have client friends, that I have chosen to be friends with... There is a choice involved. The difference is they didn't get pushy and demand my time for free, claiming that all I cared about is money, with no established friendship present.
You cannot expect a professional companions off the clock time for free. If a friendship naturally develops, that's its own situation. Otherwise, demanding free time just because you think you have a right to it is disrespectful.
Originally Posted by Ginger Doll
I agree! And it's downright annoying and insulting. I've had clients who've never taken advantage of my time, and we often get together off the clock, however, my clients who constantly take advantage of my time and leniency, don't typically get to see me off the clock, not because I'm money hungry, but because men who try to get me to stay off the clock, or constantly haggle my prices or time frustrate me. I have a family to care for and return to. In my day job we aren't allowed to work off of the clock, why? Because it isn't right, however, if I just love my job (which I do) I set apart time to volunteer (I work with the National Cancer Coalition and volunteer often) even though child care comes out of pocket that day.
If I choose to enjoy time with you off the clock, it's because you've earned my adoration. If my job constantly kept me over without compensation, I definately wouldn't volunteer like I do. As with my clients. Build repor and gain trust and adoration, then ask me on a relaxing date, being sure that you make it clear that it's just that.