I do not work when I have a cough, cold, fever, sore throat, cold sores, sinus congestion, headache, or any other symptom that could potentially indicate that I have something undesirably contagious. This is to protect my clients from catching it, and to allow myself rest to heal.
I would like to know my readers' opinion on something: Do you think it would be good for my escort business if I turned people away because I have detected a cough, or other symptom of a communicable disease? How would I approach this issue? I have refused clients in the past who had a skin infections, and open sores on their lips. But cold/flu season is coming, and refusing sick clients is something I am considering. Here are some quick facts:
-A cold lasting one week makes me lose about $1000 on average.
-A two week flu makes me lose about $2000 on average.
-A cold sore takes about 8 days to heal, and since it is an opportunistic virus, it often appears during a cold or the flu .
I know that some people believe that they are 'not contagious', or claim they 'just have allergies', but because of the intimate nature of escorting, I get sick too if they are wrong.
Please, as a courtesy, do not see me if you have or even think you are getting a cold/flu/whatever. I completely understand if you need to cancel an existing appointment. I appreciate the fact that you are trying to protect me, since I share that philosophy.
And if you do get me sick, I will send evil thoughts your way (just joking!)
for sure if they have a cough or fever you should have a conversation a few feet away LOL. I suggest being straightforward and explain how often you are exposed to these things in a year...clients who don't understand that you really don't need.
ReplyDeleteThe stuffy nose one is harder because of the prevalence of seasonal allergies and in the winter...vasomotor rhinitis which should clear as they warm up from the cold...but I guess if you know and trust the guy it is likely straightforward...otherwise it is your best guess.
LOL...maybe you should offer the flu vaccine, along with HIV testing and meditation training...you've got an alternative clinic (with a very hot guy running the clinic)...you could do the doctor fantasy thing...