Escorting as a profession got its share of glamour when a biography of an escort, “Belle de Jour: The Intimate Adventures of a London Call Girl” was released in 2005. It was later televised as Secret Diary of a Call Girl.

Most people who view paid sex with askance say that escorting is just another euphemism for prostitution. However, people in the escorting profession beg to differ. They say that prostitutes get paid for sex whereas an escort is paid for his/her time - time for making intelligent conversation with the client or the client and his acquaintances if they are accompanying him/her to dinner or any social occasion. Also, high class clients prefer escorts to actual dates as in an escort’s word, “you get paid to leave”. There are none of the hassles that one faces in the dating process.

One can work as an independent escort or go through an escort agency. Being an escort generally involves late hours but can be sometimes throughout the day depending upon the client’s requirements.

Most people get attracted to escorting as a profession due to the big bucks involved in it. People in the high end escorting profession could earn anywhere from $1000-$5000 per hour.

Technology is playing a key role in making escorting a sophisticated process. Websites such as BigDoggie.net and The Erotic Review provide reviews on escorts. Some escort web sites have a catalog of their escorts while others allow clients to find suitable escorts through a search facility. Some sites also allow online payment services. High end escorts have their own websites featuring testimonials and their schedules. Mid-range escorts settle for small classified ads.

So what does it take to be a success in the escorting profession? Being open-minded, level headed, having a smart image and personality, a smart dress sense, and the ability to hold intelligent and witty conversations are some of the traits that a high end escort should possess.