I'm one of the most sought after companions in the universe and I managed that in a relatively short amount of time. I was in line to be house priestess, but I decided to see the universe instead.
[Despite twenty-first century perceptions on the logistics of her job, Inara is proud of her position in the guild. Of course, she left that position for various reasons, but she remained well respected and she'd worked hard to gain that respect. That pride is in her voice as well as a certain fondness for her job, most of the time.]