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Editor @AreoMagazine Secular, liberal humanist. Mother. Doglover. Writing book about epistemology & ethics on the academic left Helen.pluckrose@areomagazine.com

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    1. Helen Pluckrose‏ @HPluckrose 12 Nov 2017
      Replying to @steenguitar

      They are different, yes, but many sex workers pick that option to avoid the uninspiring job. Coz it doesn't take all day to earn enough.

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    2. Steen Andersen‏ @steenguitar 12 Nov 2017
      Replying to @HPluckrose

      Have you any first hand experience with ppl from that 'profession'? Please don't refer to the 'happy hooker' myth.

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    3. Helen Pluckrose‏ @HPluckrose 12 Nov 2017
      Replying to @steenguitar

      I've known some people at both ends. Have to say only the ones at the high end got much job satisfaction from it. Saw it as an art and profession. I knew more who just did it to make ends meet. Look after each others kids & go out for couple of hours.

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    4. Steen Andersen‏ @steenguitar 12 Nov 2017
      Replying to @HPluckrose

      Clearly those different categories exist. From my own and others work experience, I've very rarely seen anyone even close to being 'satisfied'. Caged ppl/animals do sometimes come to prefer the confinement though.

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    5. Helen Pluckrose‏ @HPluckrose 12 Nov 2017
      Replying to @steenguitar

      But they're not caged. The rationale was that they could earn (at the time) £40 a day working all day in a supermarket or earn it in an hour offering sex. It just pays so much more without taking up the whole day.

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    6. Steen Andersen‏ @steenguitar 12 Nov 2017
      Replying to @HPluckrose

      Let me get this straight. You're (partially?) saying that it's a rational choice if the pay is substantially better?

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    7. Helen Pluckrose‏ @HPluckrose 12 Nov 2017
      Replying to @steenguitar

      Yes, exactly. The options - work 8 hours in a supermarket whilst putting kids in nursery or give two blow jobs a night whilst friend watches kids & then do same for hers. They chose latter because can earn money needed without losing whole day to tedium. Also no boss.

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    8. Steen Andersen‏ @steenguitar 12 Nov 2017
      Replying to @HPluckrose

      So you consider it a rational choice when ppl choose crime since it, for many, is a vastly better source of income?!

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    9. Helen Pluckrose‏ @HPluckrose 12 Nov 2017
      Replying to @steenguitar

      I don't think it should be a crime, obviously, and its not if you can get regulars. Weigh the two jobs & their demands dispassionately. Spend 8 hours a day stocking shelves, sweeping floors, working tills or earn the same in an hour offering sexual services?

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    10. Steen Andersen‏ @steenguitar 12 Nov 2017
      Replying to @HPluckrose

      Please dont misunderstand. I wasn't referring to prostitution as a crime! I mean do you consider it rational to choose a career (any) for the economic gains alone. You know : 'crime pays'

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      Helen Pluckrose‏ @HPluckrose 12 Nov 2017
      Replying to @steenguitar

      Absolutely! Few of us get to do jobs we actually enjoy and are left with picking between the ones we hate least that will earn most money in least time. Men are actually more likely to prioritise raw income over job satisfaction.

      2:55 AM - 12 Nov 2017
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        1. Steen Andersen‏ @steenguitar 12 Nov 2017
          Replying to @HPluckrose

          Interesting. And with regards to men choosing money, I wholeheartedly agree :)

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