There are a lot of experienced and attractive prodoms charging $300. to $400. an hour. My rate was $300. an hour twenty years ago. Part of the sticker shock is probably due to the prices staying stagnant for so long. I do have to agree that it is nuts for inexperienced "Doms" to be charging so much. If there is nothing spectacular about them, I doubt they'll stay in the prodom business very long. I don't know what the local NYC prodom situation is these days. But, there are amazing prodoms who visit the area every three months or so. I hope things work out for you. Life is short. You should enjoy everything, including your kinks, to the fullest.