Fair enough. If that's the way it works, that's the way it works. I always thought dates requiring significant travel expenses were the ones that also required substantial deposits, and that those deposits were solely for the purpose of purchasing a plane/train ticket or any other expenses related to travel ONLY. So basically, it's still 100% paid for by the client. IMHO, no guy in his right mind would pay a deposit of $1,500 just to ensure a girl is free for a weekend. I have too much respect for money to think otherwise.Hun,
No working girl in her right mind would EVER accept a deposit for her travel costs. That is 100% paid for by the client. One of the biggest issues with travel booking is who takes the risk on the tickets.
If the guy books and pays for the tickets he has to know our real name, contact info, and passport info (if it is international travel). That means we are trusting a client with a huge amount of personal information.
If the SP books and pays for her own travel than the guy is trusting her with a significant amount of $.
Other issues is the difference in cost between a fully refundable ticket and a much more restrictive but less expensive ticket. An SP must feel comfortable with the client to risk being stuck somewhere for a week (for example) in a foreign country or strange city with a guy that turns out to be repugnant.
How much do you think an attractive young woman gets paid for each 24 hrs during a travel date? $2,500 + all expenses is a bargain.
The first time I got on a plane to meet a man for a "Long Weekend" I insisted on Open Business class tickets and my own pre-paid room at the hotel and 100% of the money upfront.
I would be surprised that any SP would fly off to meet a new customer without 100% payment up front. This type of arrangement is not that rare, but it is not like grabbing a taxi for a quick ride.
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Look at it from a different point of view. Average guy makes maybe $60,000 after taxes? That is $5,000 a month. Spends $500 on SPs, or like 10% of his disposable income.Fair enough. If that's the way it works, that's the way it works. I always thought dates requiring significant travel expenses were the ones that also required substantial deposits, and that those deposits were solely for the purpose of purchasing a plane/train ticket or any other expenses related to travel ONLY. So basically, it's still 100% paid for by the client. IMHO, no guy in his right mind would pay a deposit of $1,500 just to ensure a girl is free for a weekend. I have too much respect for money to think otherwise.
I guess we know different medical students . During the class room terms many I knew had part time jobs and worked 10 to 20 hrs a week. Most also had time for a social life (although not the party time it seemed other students had time for).A medical student is like a 24/7 commitment (I don't know any medical students who have the time to take a 2-day break to spend quality *ahem* unpaid time with close friends/family).
If we were to know the same med students I would say, "Small world!" lol Nevertheless, lots of factor come into play (social, cultural, economic capital) which all help aid in a variant amount of individualized success. I obviously could have structured my initial reply a bit better.I guess we know different medical students . During the class room terms many I knew had part time jobs and worked 10 to 20 hrs a week. Most also had time for a social life (although not the party time it seemed other students had time for).
Paying tuition, etc and paying off your loans in exchange for 2 weekends a month, would appeal to many.
+1In the end, I ultimately think the whole article was a bit sensationalized as others have mentioned (it wouldn't be the Sun news if it wasn't lol).