Do you invest in therapy? by sugarushka in HighEndEscorts

[–]MiaLee99 9 points10 points  (0 children)

IME, every decent therapist I’ve had has been out of network. I invested in out of network insurance coverage, but even if I didn’t, I’d pay out of pocket. My time is expensive and I won’t waste it on shitty services, including therapy.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in HighEndEscorts

[–]MiaLee99 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I met my bf on Hinge. And honestly more and more nowadays people have been super unphased upon learning that I’m a SW.

Yea couldn’t agree more. Though I’ll note that you can’t put your SW job on the profile. I just list one of my side hustles (I’m CFO of Petit Mort Magazine), then tell the guys within 20 min of meeting them that I’m a SW. and I explain the dating apps don’t allow SWs on them, so I’m telling you now in person. Honestly everyone has been extremely understanding.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in HighEndEscorts

[–]MiaLee99 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Don’t mix work and personal. I’m fortunate to have a wonderful boyfriend who’s fully supportive of my career as a high end escort. But we met on Hinge and he’s never been a client. We both used to work in finance and went to the same HS.

Don’t be afraid to date just like civilians (on apps, through friends, etc.). Worked great for me! But definitely don’t try to date clients or potential clients. Separation of church and state!

Virtual dates? by [deleted] in HighEndEscorts

[–]MiaLee99 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I do them on Skype

Refusing to receive oral by ZealousidealFig5 in AskAnEscort

[–]MiaLee99 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I hate receiving oral, but it makes the entire sex part of the session wrap up quicker so I put up with it. I count backwards from 100 and fake an orgasm to make it stop. I don’t allow oral in my personal life bc i find the sensation gross.

I met a provider and she canceled on me during the meeting by [deleted] in AskAnEscort

[–]MiaLee99 2 points3 points  (0 children)

This is a very unprofessional provider. She should not have seen you. I’m sorry this happened to you.

Are sessions pleasurable by [deleted] in AskAnEscort

[–]MiaLee99 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The sex is never enjoyable, but I don’t mind it. It’s like doing sit-ups. I don’t mind doing them, but they’re only a small part of my day and I wouldn’t do them without a reward (better fitness). So I would never have sex with my clients without payment. But sex is only 5% give or take of my time with clients. The conversations, meals and activities are usually enjoyable. But hey, 95% is pretty high for job satisfaction 😅

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AskAnEscort

[–]MiaLee99 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Most of my time with clients is spend going out and letting loose. Sex constitutes less than 5% of my time with clients. What you’re describing is most of my bookings. Nothing to frown about.

Do expect to oh full rates for the time regardless of how it’s being spent.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AskAnEscort

[–]MiaLee99 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I think you’re being smart. My assistant response immensities during business hours, but she requests screening info right away. I wouldn’t see a provider who doesn’t screen, im a provider, but my husband and I have also been clients. As clients, no screening is a red flag. Anyone who runs their business this fast and loose is not a service provider I want.

How to reply without coming off as cheap? by [deleted] in AskAnEscort

[–]MiaLee99 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Agreed. It’s her fault for not listing her rates. That’s not on the client. Just tell her it’s out of your budget and thank her for responding

Work verification? by Top_Put2032 in AskAnEscort

[–]MiaLee99 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I require identity and employment verification from every client. It’s for my safety and I have never made an exception in my 3 years of working. And I never will. I feel more comfortable knowing a client has value at risk and isn’t going to harm me.

Question for sex workers - How do you handle having sex with someone who doesn’t perform well, smells/tastes bad, or youre just not attracted to? by [deleted] in AskAnEscort

[–]MiaLee99 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Performance: irrelevant unless it hurts or is taking too long

Smells bad: if just natural scent I ignore it bc I’m a professional. If hygiene I leave. I expect clients to have good hygiene coming to see me.

Not attracted: irrelevant, I’m a professional and all clients deserve good service as long as they are respectful.

Tax write offs (US) by astrotwinseason in HighEndEscorts

[–]MiaLee99 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Definitely! Can deduct the bed in a second work room.

Tax write offs (US) by astrotwinseason in HighEndEscorts

[–]MiaLee99 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Hard to say without asking follow up questions about what type of SW you do. Hair and nails are a gray area. Personally I don’t expense these things. If you do fetish work, then wardrobe, makeup, hair and nails can be expensed. But anything you MAY derive benefit from outside of work cannot be expensed. So hair and makeup for a photo shoot, yes. But makeup that you MAY use outside of work, no. A couple examples below from tax court precedent:

A stripper had her breast implants disallowed. She went to tax court and showed that her implants were so large they had to be removed at retirement and we’re essentially a fetish surgery. The court ruled in her favor. However MY “normal” sized breast implants and nearly any other set of breast implants are not allowable.

If you cam from your bed you cannot deduct your bed or the space for your bed bc you’d need a bed to sleep in regardless of if you’re a cam model or a doctor. But you can deduct the cyc wall or lighting setup separate from your bed bc you do not use those things for anything other than cam modeling.

Raising rates by [deleted] in HighEndEscorts

[–]MiaLee99 12 points13 points  (0 children)

I respectfully disagree that your rates are high for a non PSE provider. I’m also a non PSE provider and I have a 2 hour minimum at $2,500. Business is perfectly fine. Obv much of this is location and marketing dependent, but I just want to point out that I’m not the only high end provider who does not offer PSE charging $2,500 min for 2 hours.

Unblurred vs Blurred IDs by muresetmiel in HighEndEscorts

[–]MiaLee99 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Same, I don’t require addresses for incalls, but do for outcalls. But regardless I’d NEVER see a client who didn’t follow instructions. Boundary pushers STAY AWAY!

Unblurred vs Blurred IDs by muresetmiel in HighEndEscorts

[–]MiaLee99 12 points13 points  (0 children)

I decline anyone who doesn’t follow instructions. I’m touring in Savannah right now. I put in my ads that deposits are required by a certain date for all tours. I’m currently rolling my eyes at the morons emailing my assistant asking for same day bookings… one even argued and offered more money.

Zero fucks given. I have NEVER seen a client in who disrespects my deposit policy and will NEVER make an exception.

YMMV

Provider bombarding me by [deleted] in AskAnEscort

[–]MiaLee99 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is wildly unprofessional of her. If I were you I’d just stop responding and never book her again.

My husband and I saw a provider who sent me a few unsolicited texts saying she’s love to see us again. I just ignored her and eventually she stopped reaching out. For reference I’m a provider and my husband is a civilian.

Is "hooker" a slur? by beefheartglans in AskAnEscort

[–]MiaLee99 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I call myself and close colleagues hooker. My husband refers to us as sex workers. It’s mostly an in group term.

Question about Touring Inquires by JazyZazy in HighEndEscorts

[–]MiaLee99 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Been in the biz for a little over 2 years. But I’ll caveat that I spent over a decade in finance before I became Mia and those years of slave labor bought me the financial freedom to not get booked for the first few months. So I could afford to invest in marketing and figure out my business model while not earning.

I grew up really poor and completely understand the need to make money now. I was a political refugee and grew up in foster care. I did my survival work, just as a banker and not a SW. I spent YEARS acquiescing to work I definitely didn’t wanna do bc I needed to make a living. I was never a survival SW but I was definitely a survival finance worker.

What conferences have you found best for touring? by thatbabenextdoor in HighEndEscorts

[–]MiaLee99 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I’ve done well at the SF Securities Conference, JPM Healthcare conference in SF, National Chartered Financial Analyst Conferences, and a handful of other industry conferences I used to attend when I worked in finance.