MP's income

[Alexia]

James,

I'm an Actuary. 26 is not 30, and 98 is not 100. Further, the calculator only uses the basic personal deduction.

My apologies for typing the extra "n" in "benefits" and "pedantic".
fj

 

[Kevin.Hiroki.Lee]

Fiji, I am not an actuary, I am an Engineer (who does not make 250 grand a year) however, in my world, 152 grand a year net is close enough to 150 to call it a ballgame.

Beside, in some provinces, the hit would be more severe and you net LESS than 150.

Not to be picky or anything....

 

[Crimson Rebirth]

I'd be very surprised if they made 300K, but I'm sure the top ones make in the 200K CASH range/year....They'll likley last between 5-10 years, so that's a pretty good nestegg...

IMO, MPA's earn every penny....any guy on the street (regardless of looks, age, ethnicity, etc.) can just walk in and see them anytime....think about it..

 

[Lizzy]

do mpa's get maternity leave? what happens if they get pregnant?

j12

 

[Dee M]

They deliver and come back to stroke more? I'm assuming there's now another mouth to feed.

 

[AverageJoe]

I've been reading the posts to this thread and I think it is time for a reality check.

In fact, I once did ask an MPA what she made and why she was in this business rather than, say, working in a department store. She told me that by working on Saturdays and Sundays only (she was a college student during the weekdays), she made as much as she would by working in a department store five days a week. Specifically she told me that she made $500 a weekend working a 12 hour shift on Saturday and Sunday. She also mentioned that she would typically see 3 to 4 clients on each of these days.

So a few conclusions can be drawn from her comments. 1) Even by working on the weekends, she had a lot of downtime to catch up on her college studies. 2) Clearly, the weekends are the busient days of the week, so it is doubtful that she would be making $250 per day working on the weekdays. 3) She was one of the most popular MPAs in this establishment, so the average MPA working there was making less. 4) By seeing an average of 3.5 clients per day, this MPA was making about 71 dollars per client.

So now lets do the math. Say a not-so-popular MPA is working mostly on the weekdays. She sees 2 to 2.5 clients per day. At 2 clients per day, she would be making 2 x $71 x 5 days per week x 50 weeks per year = $35,500 per year. At 2.5 clients per day, she would be making $44,375 per year. Not a lot of money but more than she would make by working as a saleslady in a retail establishment making, say, $12 per hour or $24,940 per 52 weeks. And of course working at an MP, this MPA is actually only working 2 to 3 hours a day. It is also unlikely that an MPA pays taxes on all the money she makes. (The MPA I spoke with actually did confirm this fact.)

 

[Immortale]

Yes, and most of the actors and actresses that you see in the tabloids and the entertainment shows are making 10 to 20 mill a picture. For every one of these superstars there are 10,000 other would-be actors waiting on tables making near minimum wage hoping for their big break.

So you're saying that most of the members who frequent these boards are high rollers who are willing and able to spend $150 plus the door fee for a massage. Either you're mistaken or they are (or should) be getting a lot more than a massage with the standard extras for that kind of money.

So here's a new question for the members of this board. How much do you typically spend for a session (door fee and tip), how long is your session (1/2 hour, 1 hour, or longer), and what do you get for your hard-earned money (massage, massage with standard extras, or extras beyond the standard)?

 

[Rasmah.com]

Actuaries are known for their great personalities.
Usually about as interesting to talk to as a stop sign.

 

[Positive Rodent]

I think Tony F's assessment is pretty accurate...

My former housemate dated a woman who worked as a MPA at a second-tier spa in the east end. She worked 3-4 days a week, and while making decent money, probably not more than $40K.

She would never tell me specifics about how much she made, but the suggestion was she had to provide a certain amount of $$$ to the owner per customer...and of course, the door fee went entirely to the owner. Therefore, she would always try to sell the most expensive option since the profit margin was greatest.

I think MPs are like any business - the owners make the real money.

 

[psymon]

ksr2003, you raise an interesting question. I don't have any knowledge about how much the MP owners make. It may seem like they're making a lot every time you're charged $80 an hour for a room. However, this may not be the case. I understand that some owners may actually give back to their MPAs a small percent of this fee (perhaps $20). Obviously they have to pay for the rent, utilities, taxes, advertising, etc. The way some of these MPs are kept may be indicative that the owners are not flushed with cash. Of course, like the MPAs themselves, some owners of big, heavily trafficked MPs may be doing quite well. My guess is that the owners of the smaller less trafficked MP are just able to make a modest return on their investment. It would be interesting to know if anyone has and is willing to share more information on this subject (perhaps an MP owner).

 

[Ritchellei]

That reminds of the question: Are there extroverts among actuaries?

Answer: Yes, of course. And you can tell easily. They are the ones who stare at the other persons' shoes when talking to them.

 

[a r]

I am sure the owners would not disclose their incomes anymore than you'd be willing to do so.

If its a great concern what they make, owner or MPA, stop going....

 

[Michael N]

I became an Actuary because I couldn't stand the adrenaline of being an Accountant.

 

[Kaidell]

Bebe, I don't really care what the owners make, I was just responding to the point that ksr2003 brought up, namely, that the owners make the real money. If anyone has any real knowledge on this subject and cares to share it with the members of this board, I'm fine with that, and if they don't care to share it, I'm fine with that also. In any event I don't think there's any risk to an owner, using an untraceable nickname without disclosing the name of his MP, if he were to say that last year he netted x amount of profit.

 

[waverunner]

It's a diversion before the next Tina Kissubaby thread.

 

[Dilly]

MP's make differing amounts based on how hot they are and the mileage they're throwing out.

The good ones make $1k in a shift, sometimes more. The lousy ones might make a couple of hundred.

Who the fuck cares how much they make?

 

[Floyd]

1. do MP's, SP's or Strippers earn the most?
2. how much do people at mcdonalds make a year?

j12

 

[MissNobody]

Good question Jason. I have to go with Strippers. Strippers can easily make $1,000 a night because they can offer FS on top of dancing. Plus they have a steady flow of customers.

 

[Gringa_uno]

A waiter in a fine dining place can also...wait a second...I wasted my time reading this and now i'm adding to it? You go to a great restaurant for good food and great service. If your sitting there resenting how much the server is making off "tips" maybe you're in the worng restaurant. Just enjoy the meal and pay the bill!