Working at 't Poortje

What you are renting

You rent a room, by the shift. That is all. There is no open-ended contract, no employment and no exclusivity: you are not employed by us and you do not work for us.

What happens between you and a visitor is your business. We rent out the space and make sure it is clean and safe.

What it costs

Rent is settled per shift.

Call or message us for the current amounts and which shifts are available. We will tell you straight away what is and is not included in the rent, so you can compare it with another location.

What you charge is up to you. Visitors know from this site that arrangements start at fifty euros; above that it is your call.

What to bring

• Valid photo identification. Passport or ID card, not a copy, not a photo on your phone
• Your own registration. You work as a self-employed person and arrange your own registration and tax affairs
• Whatever you need to work. We will tell you in advance what is already in the room

If you have not sorted your paperwork yet, just say so. We can tell you what is needed and where to apply for it. What we will not do is let you work without valid papers.

You work independently

That is not a form of words, it is how it works:

• You decide who you work with. You may refuse anyone, without explanation and without consequences for your rent
• You decide what you offer and what you charge for it. We do not interfere and we do not take a percentage
• You decide your own hours, within the shifts you rent
• You settle up directly with the visitor. No money goes through us

We do not put names, photographs or profiles of women on this website. That is not a temporary choice and it does not change.

The rooms

Every room has its own shower and is cleaned between visits. Fresh linen and towels are provided, so you are not carrying cleaning supplies or laundry around.

Safety

The courtyard is closed off with a turnstile. Visitors put two euros in the machine to get in. That keeps passers-by and groups away from the entrance. It is there for the quiet of the courtyard, not as a source of income.

There is management on site. If something is not right, if you feel uncomfortable or if you want someone off the premises, you report it and it gets dealt with.

There are cameras at the entrance and in the shared areas. Not in the rooms: there is no camera there and that does not change.

The house rules are on the front door and on this site, so a visitor can have read them before he is inside. Work here is done safely, entry is from 21, and alcohol, drugs, violence and weapons do not come in. If you refuse something on the basis of those rules, you are not on your own.

Coming to look first

You can come and look around without agreeing to anything. Call or message beforehand so you know someone is there to show you around and answer your questions.