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Business has been quiet
Posted: 2026-06-18 23:17:02
Hi everyone,
I hope everyone is well.
I just returned to the industry after a year Break and I am trying to understand why business has been quiet for almost two weeks yet there has been over 2k views. Any idea why?
I hope everyone is well.
I just returned to the industry after a year Break and I am trying to understand why business has been quiet for almost two weeks yet there has been over 2k views. Any idea why?
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Re: Business has been quiet
Posted: 2026-06-19 07:23:39
Simple economics.
We're luxury goods. Nice to have, definitely not must have.
Fuel. Electricity. Food. Housing. A multitude of increased pressures.
It's been quiet for a while. Best get used to it.
We're luxury goods. Nice to have, definitely not must have.
Fuel. Electricity. Food. Housing. A multitude of increased pressures.
It's been quiet for a while. Best get used to it.
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Re: Business has been quiet
Posted: 2026-06-19 14:55:30
Everyone is stressed and tired. The couch seems like a better option than going on a mission.
On 2026-06-19 07:23:39 Ms Given said:
Simple economics.
We're luxury goods. Nice to have, definitely not must have.
Fuel. Electricity. Food. Housing. A multitude of increased pressures.
It's been quiet for a while. Best get used to it.
Everyone is stressed and tired. The couch seems like a better option than going on a mission.
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Re: Business has been quiet
Posted: 2026-06-19 15:22:03
Edited: 2026-06-19 15:22:29
Yeah. I get that ;) !
Edited: 2026-06-19 15:22:29
On 2026-06-19 14:55:30 MajorJohn_reborn said:
On 2026-06-19 07:23:39 Ms Given said: Simple economics.
We're luxury goods. Nice to have, definitely not must have.
Fuel. Electricity. Food. Housing. A multitude of increased pressures.
It's been quiet for a while. Best get used to it.
Everyone is stressed and tired. The couch seems like a better option than going on a mission.
Yeah. I get that ;) !
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Re: Business has been quiet
Posted: 2026-06-19 23:35:31
Ms Given, youre right...
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Re: Business has been quiet
Posted: 2026-06-20 06:11:00
It has been cold, as well. Hang in there ladies.
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Re: Business has been quiet
Posted: 2026-06-20 10:41:46
The money is on east coast...
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Re: Business has been quiet
Posted: 2026-06-20 13:01:57
I have heard this from some of my clients,I guess we just have to accept the reality..
On 2026-06-19 07:23:39 Ms Given said:
Simple economics.
We're luxury goods. Nice to have,
I have heard this from some of my clients,I guess we just have to accept the reality..
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Re: Business has been quiet
Posted: 2026-06-21 07:59:14
Why not work on additional income streams if you are quiet? We live in SA after all and instead of sitting around waiting and hoping for punters you could be earning elsewhere.
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Re: Business has been quiet
Posted: 2026-06-21 09:04:03
Is this purely a jhb thing? Asking out of genuine curiosity.
CT ladies are never really active on the forum, but one would think if they're also quiet they'd use the forum more, run specials etc but nada.
I know the rentals here are higher but the service vs cost is quite often just plain ridiculous.
On inquiring boundaries with one massage lady last week, because her text just said extras available (purely so I know what to expect) she answers me with "I don't care what customers want, I do what I want". Fokit lady, I actually haven't asked you to do anything. Clearly she doesn't need extra business.
That might just be why I'd rather support the traveling ladies when I can instead.
To the jhb ladies, I hope things pick up for you.
CT ladies are never really active on the forum, but one would think if they're also quiet they'd use the forum more, run specials etc but nada.
I know the rentals here are higher but the service vs cost is quite often just plain ridiculous.
On inquiring boundaries with one massage lady last week, because her text just said extras available (purely so I know what to expect) she answers me with "I don't care what customers want, I do what I want". Fokit lady, I actually haven't asked you to do anything. Clearly she doesn't need extra business.
That might just be why I'd rather support the traveling ladies when I can instead.
To the jhb ladies, I hope things pick up for you.
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