It makes me so angry how badly people devalue labor.

If you work a full time job but don't make enough money, so many people tell you "Well that's on you, if only you had a better job." As if the work you already do isn't valuable, and you don't deserve to be paid accordingly to it.

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Vetrov · 61-69, M

Sex workers make $400+ an hour and are always being demonized.

What they do is work.

BlueMetalChick · 26-30, F

@Vetrov Sex workers is a whole conversation on its own. People love them but refuse to respect them.

BlueRain · F

Yes, they work and earn their money.

BlueMetalChick · 26-30, F

@BlueRain So, what's any different from a sex worker who works for their money and someone who works at a deli or in a warehouse or does carpentry? Why should they not make any money? Their jobs are just as necessary and important as a sex worker is.

BlueRain · F

@BlueMetalChick Sex workers accept the negotiated amount!!!!!!! It’s that easy!

BlueMetalChick · 26-30, F

@BlueRain Sex work is not legal here. You go to jail if you're a sex worker, as do their customers. They get paid more because there's a risk involved. They're breaking the law and committing a crime; it's no different than drug deals making a ton of money.

Personally I think sex work should be legal though.

Vetrov · 61-69, M

@BlueMetalChick I imagine that 90% of people in your country have no net worth

VeronicaPrincess · 61-69

@BlueRain @BlueMetalChick Sex workers are part of the "entertainment" industry. A lot of people are willing to pay a lot of money for entertainment - whether it's concert tickets, sporting events, or some time with a hooker.

Vetrov · 61-69, M

@VeronicaPrincess sex workers

BlueRain · F

@Vetrov How much do you charge?

BlueMetalChick · 26-30, F

@VeronicaPrincess Fair point, but those other forms of entertainment are legal. Sex work is not. Which is why sex workers often make such money, because their customers are willing to pay more since they don't have a legal option.

My dad used to sell marijuana. He made $2,000 a day from a walkup on our street. The weed wasn't worth nearly that much money but people were willing to pay it because they didn't have an alternative, especially not a safe one. My dad has never had any other criminal associations, he's never been in a gang, he isn't part of any kind of drug peddling operation. So buying from him was a lot safer than buying from Latin Kings dealers or the mob. And his customers recognized that so they'd pay higher prices in exchange for not having to worry about getting shot.

VeronicaPrincess · 61-69

@BlueMetalChick True. Being a sex worker would also seem to carry a lot of risk - one crazy john could end your life. The std's and pimps would also be scary. The business should be legalized, so the professionals engaged in it can have legal protections. And pay their fair share of income taxes.. 😏