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[Deyannis]

Are you in on the GME and AMC revolution? We taking out Wall Street. LOL!

When you borrow shares, you immediately sell these. But the person who lent you the shares wants it back EVENTUALLY. So, you borrow a single share at $10, sell it at $10, and you're betting it hits $7 (or lower), at which point you BUY that share back so you can give it back to the person/institution that lent it to you. However, you pocket the difference ($3). A win! In the GME scenario, the retail investors saw that these hedge funds were doing just that - shorting it at $19 - and rather than letting them "win" they agreed to buy it UP. So, when the hedge funds borrowed millions of shares at $19 (to give it back to the lender say at $10 and pocketing the difference), it actually WENT UP instead of down. They had to cover their bet much, much, higher and lost a ton of money. Understand everyone? (And the lender of the shares calls in the loaned share....why is this important? Because at some point the hedge funds probably decided to buy GME for real. That is waving the white flag and still losing, because the lender might wait until that $19 goes to $200 before demanding you give them back those borrowed shares. It's a form of investing that is laden with tragic irony when it does not work because the short seller likely bought in for real at some point, thus driving sp UP themselves, and still having to use all that of that profit on their buying to give back to the lender.) Should you short GME now? I would not. It's a 50/50 gamble that either goes to $40 in no time at all, or goes to $1,000.

 

[Toomanymiles]

When you borrow shares, you immediately sell these. But the person who lent you the shares wants it back EVENTUALLY. So, you borrow a single share at $10, sell it at $10, and you're betting it hits $7 (or lower), at which point you BUY that share back so you can give it back to the person/institution that lent it to you. However, you pocket the difference ($3). A win! In the GME scenario, the retail investors saw that these hedge funds were doing just that - shorting it at $19 - and rather than letting them "win" they agreed to buy it UP. So, when the hedge funds borrowed millions of shares at $19 (to give it back to the lender say at $10 and pocketing the difference), it actually WENT UP instead of down. They had to cover their bet much, much, higher and lost a ton of money. Understand everyone? (And the lender of the shares calls in the loaned share....why is this important? Because at some point the hedge funds probably decided to buy GME for real. That is waving the white flag and still losing, because the lender might wait until that $19 goes to $200 before demanding you give them back those borrowed shares. It's a form of investing that is laden with tragic irony when it does not work because the short seller likely bought in for real at some point, thus driving sp UP themselves, and still having to use all that of that profit on their buying to give back to the lender.) Should you short GME now? I would not. It's a 50/50 gamble that either goes to $40 in no time at all, or goes to $1,000.

it’s crazy. No squeeze yet neither and I’m deep in the green. And I bought high

 

[Deleted member 89502]

What did you do after got punched? It's sad, but I heard from time to time, some MPAs got physically assaulted.

Cried.

 

[Deleted member 89502]

Are you in on the GME and AMC revolution? We taking out Wall Street. LOL!

No, I didn't have enough to get in, but am following along, with a renewing sense of hope.

 

[Happyman]

No, I didn't have enough to get in, but am following along, with a renewing sense of hope.

Smart girl. Don't gamble with your hard earn money. A lot of MPA could not get out of the trade because easy come, easy go.

 

[Happyman]

Cried.

Did your spa kick the guy out and don't allow him to ever come again?

 

[Deleted member 89502]

Did your spa kick the guy out and don't allow him to ever come again?

I don't want to talk about it.

 

[Deleted member 66315]

What kind of security or muscle does your spa have if somebody does punch you in the face or tries to rape you or some shit. That's scary and seems like you should have a 7ft body guard on staff.

 

[Deleted member 89502]

What kind of security or muscle does your spa have if somebody does punch you in the face or tries to rape you or some shit. That's scary and seems like you should have a 7ft body guard on staff.

That's something I think about often but you couldn't have that kind of muscle visible, it would scare clients away. The only solution would be if he stayed in the back office or something and responded to a panic button or something like that.

We have no protection and it is scary, especially when you see that a session is about to head south. Many of us are masters of conflict management/resolution as a result of this issue.

Edit: I suppose in places that are male owned, that is the muscle, but who is to say he would actually offer any protection? The hardest lesson I've ever had to learn is that no one is coming to save me.

 

[Happyman]

Some people think it's an easy job for a MPA. But the reality is a lot of hidden risks and some risks may only get discover after months. It's hard for me to imagine some girls would work alone in her apartment.

 

[UsefulIdiot]

That's something I think about often but you couldn't have that kind of muscle visible, it would scare clients away. The only solution would be if he stayed in the back office or something and responded to a panic button or something like that.

We have no protection and it is scary, especially when you see that a session is about to head south. Many of us are masters of conflict management/resolution as a result of this issue.

Edit: I suppose in places that are male owned, that is the muscle, but who is to say he would actually offer any protection? The hardest lesson I've ever had to learn is that no one is coming to save me.

The seeming lack of security at MPs has always surprised me. My opening conversation usually involves me being trying to show I am friendly, respect boundaries and am not dangerous. Awareness/street smarts are your best defense, but personally I would have pepper spray (which is illegal) close at hand but out of sight. Keep in mind that in a struggle any weapon you have could be used against you, so nothing lethal.

 

[Deleted member 89502]

The seeming lack of security at MPs has always surprised me. My opening conversation usually involves me being trying to show I am friendly, respect boundaries and am not dangerous. Awareness/street smarts are your best defense, but personally I would have pepper spray (which is illegal) close at hand but out of sight. Keep in mind that in a struggle any weapon you have could be used against you, so nothing lethal.

A weapon is useless unless you know how to use it. I used to have a friend (not a sex worker) who carried a sizable knife in her purse on an everyday basis. As soon as she told me that, I had already resolved to stop spending time with her, but asked her anyway if anyone had ever taught her what to do with it in a crisis. You can guess the answer.

 

[Deleted member 89502]

Some people think it's an easy job for a MPA. But the reality is a lot of hidden risks and some risks may only get discover after months. It's hard for me to imagine some girls would work alone in her apartment.

Like any job, it has its ups and downs. When the downs outweigh the ups, it's time to go.

 

[UsefulIdiot]

A weapon is useless unless you know how to use it. I used to have a friend (not a sex worker) who carried a sizable knife in her purse on an everyday basis. As soon as she told me that, I had already resolved to stop spending time with her, but asked her anyway if anyone had ever taught her what to do with it in a crisis. You can guess the answer.

I got into a lot of dangerous situations when I worked as a taxi driver on the night shift (summer job when I was in university). I could always de-escalate situations (though I had to call the cops twice), but it was good to know there was a tire iron under my seat. The driver who drove my assigned taxi before me was murdered by two bored teenagers, so that was always on my mind.

 

[greensleaves]

Guaranteed way to have a great session!

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I always request I massage first. I then attempt to do the most respectful, slow massage I can muster. I learn technique from the net and from their responses. They all respond with gratitude

 

[Deleted member 89502]

I got into a lot of dangerous situations when I worked as a taxi driver on the night shift (summer job when I was in university). I could always de-escalate situations (though I had to call the cops twice), but it was good to know there was a tire iron under my seat. The driver who drove my assigned taxi before me was murdered by two bored teenagers, so that was always on my mind.

I think that's one of the riskiest jobs out there - especially nights, dealing with drunk/high people in close quarters where you can't pay full attention to them, they're behind you, and you can't escape.

 

[krayjee]

Some people think it's an easy job for a MPA. But the reality is a lot of hidden risks and some risks may only get discover after months. It's hard for me to imagine some girls would work alone in her apartment.

I happened to be at WithMe spa when 2 young color kids came in at closing time and forced their way into the spa with the intent to rob a few yrs back. I yelled out what was going from the lounge room and they left. Another time was at Refresh spa where Perly was working alone. A customer came in, they had a little argument, and a bit of scuffle , the guy pushed Perly into the room. I just yelled out if everything was okay. The guy left in a hurry without saying a word.
Working alone is very risky. Some SPs working alone in Yonge and Finch area got robbed off their phones and iPads a few yrs back.

 

[Deleted member 89502]

I happened to be at WithMe spa when 2 young color kids came in at closing time and forced their way into the spa with the intent to rob a few yrs back. I yelled out what was going from the lounge room and they left. Another time was at Refresh spa where Perly was working alone. A customer came in, they had a little argument, and a bit of scuffle , the guy pushed Perly into the room. I just yelled out if everything was okay. The guy left in a hurry without saying a word.
Working alone is very risky and even with two girls didn't help much either. The day Crystal got beaten up and robbed at Refresh spa about 9-10 yrs ago, she had another girl in other room, but that girl got scared and just locked herself up in the room and cried without calling 911. They don't want cops came over and don't want to be in the news which will cause humiliation to their family members. The spa owner Vincent has all the video footage but didn't do anything. The spa owners don't want police at their spas.

No manager?

 

[krayjee]

No manager?

Nope... Most Asian holistic spas has only 2-3 girls working a shift and no receptionist nor managers there. All they have was security cameras and monitors and they make their decisions who they want to let them in. It has been like that for years and years.

 

[luvdafurburger]

Nope... Most Asian holistic spas has only 2-3 girls working a shift and no receptionist nor managers there.

You think it's a good idea to broadcast that fact to some of the whackjobs on here? Might be an idea to delete that.