
Originally Posted by
ZeroSugarMonster
I see a lot of escorts labeling themselves as 'consultants.' I know where this is coming from. It's probably stemming from advice of a well-known accountant in that industry. I think that can work, and is general enough. However, the dictionary definition defines 'consultant' as an expert in a field. With that considered, I think it's an insult when a hooker or stripper claims that title, when most consultants earn their title by being actual experts in their fields with documented accomplishments, publications and graduate degrees. As you mention above, that label might be questionable as there might be some credential and/or licensing requirements that do not align with what we have in our industry, even in places that require we pass background checks and buy city/state licensing for dancing in a particular region.
I think that whatever you want to label yourself as, the most important thing is that it's accurate and however you perceive your job. If you label yourself a consultant, what are you an expert of? The online chat agent is super tactful wording and completely accurate for cam modeling. I've started labeling myself as entertainer, but that might get me in trouble bc maybe it's too specific. Whenever I would tell ppl I worked as an independent contractor/sole proprietor in entertainment, it would always bring up questions, when I thought I was being accurate and straight-forward. Maybe I'm just an idiot. If you guys think it a stupid idea, please let me know....
Anyhow, I think even dancer might even work. Stripping is what you make it, and some girls in the industry are incredible dancers who utilize their dancing talent (and sometimes, even professional training) in a way that earns them a paycheck, whereas it would be impossible to make a living from dancing alone otherwise.
Lastly, my first year, my accountant listed my position as self-employed. That might work as well if you are filing as a sole proprietor.
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