Originally posted by Cat_Ballou
I've felt more dehumanized and under-valued in most of the corporate jobs that I've had than in sex work. And while there are certainly assholes in this world who will attempt to make you feel bad about yourself -- in fact, feel entitled to do so -- at least in sex work, you can refuse to book another session with him; his corporate doppelganger signs your check and your annual performance review.
I think the difference here is not the nature of the work, but the context. As a corporate type, you were doing "respectable" work, but had no control over who you had to do it with. You were told who by the guy that signed your performance review. Contrast that with your sex work where your work is less "respectable" (per society at large), but you make all the decisions. You have control of your life.
Guys on whoreboards are always talking about how they are the customer and as customer, the experience is all for them and their enjoyment. That may be true, but the lady makes all the rules, so she is in charge.
I've had a similar experience in my professional life. I've worked for corporations and big consulting firms doing virtually the same stuff I do now. But, I'm much more satisfied with my life now, because I get to pick and choose who I want to work with. I've fired more prospects and clients than I can count. It is no fun to work with assholes.
p.s. Oops, I forgot. This is a serious comment.