[SWAF-Potluck] Fwd: retraining programs for sex workers?

[Kamile Kapel]

Sure, I'd be up for that, Chenoa.  I'm not interested in running a massage parlour, Andy. I'm interested in doing something new, utilizing my other talents which I haven't promoted as much as I should because I've been so comfortable.  Everything makes so little money compared to sex work. But money isn't everything, especially when you spend it as quickly as you earn it. 

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> On Feb 18, 2015, at 3:05 PM, Chenoa Johnston <chenoadj at gmail.com> wrote:
> 
> hey,
> 
> I suggest a few of us get together and create our own 'counseling out'
> of sex work group, where we share info on free resources, discuss our
> particular situations and transition/retirement needs, and record our
> meetings for a realistic, respectful, positive transition process.
> Maybe include some peer counseling processes.  I have a few friends
> who have not really moved to a financially successful new life and
> continue to struggle financially years later... which I do not want to
> do.  I feel I am close to retirement, but I do not want to deal with
> any organization that treats me like a victim when I hold none of that
> archetype energy in me.
> 
> Anyone interested can contact me, Chenoa at chenoadj at gmail.com
> 
> xxoo Chenoa
> 
>> On Wed, Feb 18, 2015 at 2:11 PM, Kamile Kapel <kamilekapel at gmail.com> wrote:
>> Thanks for the replies, everyone.  I was hoping there would be something
>> specific for sex workers. In the meantime, however, I have found lots of
>> help for entrepreneurs which some of you may be interested  have a look at
>> www.smallbusinessbc.ca.
>> 
>> Sent from my iPhone
>> 
>> On Feb 18, 2015, at 11:13 AM, Holly <hollyinvancouver at gmail.com> wrote:
>> 
>> I'm friends with people who work at PEERS in Victoria, and my understanding
>> is that the money is available in the form of grants. Organizations can
>> apply for the grants, but not individuals. I hope PEERS gets one, since they
>> have several ideas for helping people transition, but my hopes aren't high
>> that they will get money. I know a lot of church organizations are applying
>> for the grants. Sigh.
>> 
>> Holly
>> 
>> On Wednesday, 18 February 2015, annasmithmar . <annasmithmar at gmail.com>
>> wrote:
>>> 
>>> Annies take on this
>>> 
>>> ---------- Forwarded message ----------
>>> From: "annasmithmar ." <annasmithmar at gmail.com>
>>> Date: Feb 18, 2015 10:39 AM
>>> Subject: Re: [SWAF-Potluck] retraining programs for sex workers?
>>> To: "Kamile Kapel" <kamilekapel at gmail.com>
>>> Cc:
>>> 
>>> Hi Kamile,
>>> 
>>> That is a very good question.
>>> 
>>> I had heart surgery two years ago and when I recently tried to return to
>>> the business I found it too stressful to do on my own. I have been doing
>>> entry level temp labour work...
>>> I would be very interested to hear about funds or training avaliable.
>>> 
>>> I am also concerned that funding for retraining and education should be
>>> directed or selected by the individual sex worker according to her own
>>> choices needs and abilities and also programmes acknowledge skills aquire by
>>> or even natural to sex workers such as empathy, tact, social skills,
>>> etiquette, telephone skills. There also needs to be an understanding that
>>> many sex workers are educated in other unrelated professions.  They may have
>>> stopped an earlier career or dropped out of college, had children ...
>>> 
>>> I tried an exit program once and only lasted for one day there because the
>>> programe was too general and assumed that I had no education or skills at
>>> all and had emotional problems.  I have also tried programs meant for
>>> disabled people or for people finding difficulty getting employment and for
>>> me they were too long, involving silly aptitude tests which at my age, were
>>> quite useless and humiliating, telling me things I already know.
>>> 
>>> For example, I am a published writer, who also has a lot of unfinished
>>> work. All I really would  like is access to a typing class, a place nearby
>>> with Internet and a bit of tech support.
>>> 
>>> I do not want some eight to ten month class with free bus tickets, crappy
>>> sandwiches and hours of staring at self esteem flip charts orchestrated by
>>> somebody who is getting paid while I am not. That is very bad for the self
>>> esteem .
>>> 
>>> OK.  That's my rant. If anyone has any useful info about decent jobs or
>>> useful real education, free industrial first aid classes without self esteem
>>> pandering,  let me know !
>>> 
>>> Annie
>>> 
>>>> On Feb 18, 2015 9:37 AM, "Kamile Kapel" <kamilekapel at gmail.com> wrote:
>>>> 
>>>> Does anyone know if the monies from the new law are going towards any
>>>> training or financial support for sex workers wanting to transition?  I hurt
>>>> my back recently and have been off work and am feeling too vulnerable to
>>>> interact with clients.  It feels like an exciting time to explore new career
>>>> opportunities, when I actually have to make money doing what I really want
>>>> to do!  (making videos)
>>>> 
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