Transitioning from PPM to Allowance
In the past few weeks, I've been seeing a top-flight SB on a PPM basis. I'm very happy with her -- so happy that I'm considering moving toward an allowance situation, which would be new territory for me.
When we began communicating, I offered a higher PPM rate vs. Monthly allowance for the same number of meets. My understanding is that the security of a (ostensibly) long-term allowance is often traded for a discounted rate. (Am I thinking of this correctly?) At the same time, I can understand an SB resisting a backslide in income.
My objective is to either a) maintain the status quo for a little less damage per month, or b) maintain the current monthly PPM total with some extras -- perhaps a bonus meeting, more time per visit, a trip now and again, etc. My least favorite option would be staying in a PPM arrangement, but I'd be willing to do it as she's the all-around best SB I've met to date.
How have you handled situations like this? Anything else I should consider? I'd be grateful for any insight you could offer.