Morning all,
This is a message on behalf of Freya Le Roux.
Just thought I’d pop on here and settle the debate and put an end to the speculation as to why I’ve chosen to increase my prices.
As some of you may already know this as it has been something I’ve been discussing with my current regulars for some time now. The price increase has been planned for months. In addition to closing my diary to new clients I have been verbally pre warning my regulars about this increase. All of which were not put off by the new hourly rate of £200. Yes, I have prioritised the opinions of some of my clients over others. But let’s put it bluntly, with all due respect, I am within my rights to do that. I work in a way that suits me. Don’t we all try and get the best out of our jobs?
So, while we’re calling a spade a spade, I am not 21 anymore. My work life and personal life has changed a lot over the years and my shift in prices reflects that. With age comes experience, your standards change and what was once a comfortable or manage environment is no longer. My prices have always reflected my circumstances and my frame of mind at the time. I don’t wish to delve into this particular aspect any further as it’s health related and none of you actually NEED to know the gory details of that, and I’m sure you probably don’t want to know either.
MCB, actually hit the nail on the head!! I am not unsympathetic to the fact the people have budgets. £200 an hour is a lot a higher than some punters budgets, self imposed limits etc etc allow. But again, I am not 21 anymore, and knocking out booking after booking after booking all day isn’t for me anymore. 15 minute gaps between clients, also, absolutely not for me anymore. For me, it is not anywhere near the amount of time I need when the previous client has finished on me, on the bed and sometimes the furniture, before welcoming in client number 2, having showered, changed the bedsheets, disinfected the surfaces, changed my underwear, took a sip of water or grabbed a bite to eat, responded to unknown punter who insists on sending “?” when he didn’t get a response in 30 mins. How am I to be in the right frame of mind or physically ready in 15mins?I cannot give the best possible service to my next client when I’ve had the last one leave within the last quarter on an hour.
Giving my all, my best self and my 110% in my bookings with clients requires energy both physically and mentally. Not every guy who walks through my door wants the same. Infact, hardly any are similar. Nobody gets the same Freya but everyone gets equal amounts of Freya’s best version for them. Often, I have to work out what character they want in a matter of seconds, then boom, SHOWTIME. Being a chameleon to suit every Tom, Dick and Harry who books is a huge part of what I love but also what is particularly tiring about this job. I want to do it, and I want to do it well, which is why less bookings a day/week is the way I wish to work. I’m in my 30s now and the conveyor belt of clients looking for “the best price” (whatever you personally decide that is) doesn’t work for me anymore. I’m not trying to please the masses here, and I mean that with the upmost respect to everyone. I’m here to provide the best quality for your time I possibly can.
I do not wish to be or attempt to be everyone’s cup of tea. Some may have found me boring, some may find me exceptional, others, somewhere in between. We are all different with different wants, needs and expectations from both the working girl and the client. We are not all going to agree all the time.
So, shall we put this discussion to bed now? The prices are what they are. We have fabulous girls in the north east with varying rates. Pick what works for you and don’t be losing sleep over it.
P.s. No, the price increase is not the fund a financed boon job either. They were paid in full prior to my opp. Lol.