Why do people try to book, with no time in mind?

I am very fustrated...grrr...roar...lol

I am a very busy person. Not just with this work, but with other important projects on the go.

As a recent example: I get a PM, it says.."I will be in Fredericton tomorrow, would you be available early afternoon?" Sound simple enough? Right? So I respond with...." OK, what time are you thinking? 2 would work best for me." Then get a confusing responds back, about all the things he has to do first, then what time he is expected back to his final destination.

So, I say to him. I have got few commitments on the go, I can shuffle around somethings, but need to know what time to reserve for you. I need to know by 10 am what time you need.

So his responds is.... " Not too sure what time yet, will let you know..."

So with him knowing I have other commitments on my agenda, and knowing I would shuffle my schedule around for him........he still doesn't just give me a time frame to work with. So am I really going to wait around to find out what time? Risking screwing up my other plans?? What if if I spend all morning waiting for someone who may not even have the time to actually visit??

Do we call a dentist and say..".ohh sometime Monday afternoon I will be there, not sure what time exactly?"

As Murphy's law seems to always have his way with me.....I will go do the other commitments I have, just as I arrive to my job, he will PM or call, saying ohhh I can meet you in hour! Well that simply can not work!

PLEASE FOR THE LOVE OF SANITY!!! When you are booking an appt, please have a specific time in mind!!!! Especially when you are told that I have other jobs as well. I can not wait around for something that may or may not happen! If you can not narrow down a specific time, then take your chance I will not be able to see you, as there is not a day that goes by that I haven't got something I need to do. And if you are not sure of what time, are you really sure you can arrive at that time?

That is my rant.....I hope that you read this and take into consideration that I do have other projects that is work for me. My schedule needs to be well timed. So if you have not a time in mind...then dont ask me to book you!

All have a great day now:)

Ah yes...the close.

 

Guys waffle because we try our darnest to avoid being 'caught'. Even someone unencumbered might feel a tad shy having other know he is visiting. It might be up to you to do the close.

Not sure what you mean hun....shy about other's know he is visiting? Who are these "other" people to know??

I tried that approach too. I asked if 2 would work, then I did 1 and 3....if one says ealy afternoon would not you assume between 12-3? the afternoon is only so long, lol....

Dont waste my day away just cause you are paranoid, or your schedule is all over the place.

I cant tell you how many days have gone wasted for people who can not book a specific time. Making me loose out on what I need to do.

Wait till you know for sure on your own schedule first. Then contact me. Simple I think....

I get these in texts and in pm's.

 

Hey babe, you free today?

I so want to reply, 'no, I'm available, but I'm not free'

 

It does irk me when I get these type of messages, as not only do I have to stop what I am doing to answer them, but then it takes about 50 texts or pm's to get details!

 

I answer every message with the same questions:

 

What are you looking for?

Date and time frame you are seeking?

Length of engagement?

I will check my schedule and let you know what I available

 

Obviously I don't know their schedule, but I certainly know mine and I can't always juggle around other appointments to suit someone else's schedule, I do try.

It's when I get replies like "I'll try back later in the afternoon to see if you have a late afternoon available."

Chances are if you message me in the morning and I tell you have have 2 specific times available in the afternoon, more than likely I will not have those 2 specific times anymore if you leave it til later.

 

If your thinking about booking with someone, know your schedule. There is nothing worse than the messages that state, 'I can be there in 15 minutes' if I am out doing personal errands, I could be 45 minutes away.

Yes, dont you love the" are you avail this afternoon?" then It happens to be 1pm at the time of PM, so I say ....Yes actually I do have time, can you be here by 2pm....then they say "ohhh, well was hoping right now!" LMAO....really??? I have my sweats on cleaning my house, have not showered and got a vaccume in my hand, lol... The afternoon only has a few hours, so what hour works????

If you ask for a specific time, then there is only one answer, yes/no. Because of this I tend to ask for a morning or afternoon and give the provider the option of taking a look at her schedule and offering me a time that fits with her needs. I do know that sometimes I get that exasperated "Well what time? ", but it's just my way of increasing the odds of booking a lady that may have a busy schedule. Of course I'm pretty luck to have a lot of flexibility.

Totally legitimate, if your afternoon is free. If you have time constraints, then you should specify a time to avoid hair pulling on either end.

I have had conversations along the lines of "Are you available tomorrow evening" and when I reply back with a suggested time, I get "Oh, I can't do then, I have X to do" with no suggestion of a time that suits the gentleman. I'm then forced to play the "Well what about...?" and honestly that does not make me particularly enamoured of the client. We're not mind readers and post availabilities for a reason - please, use the KISS rule! ;)

I will wait for you Lee Richards. :icon_wink:

Me too - but hurry, I'm turning blue.

Sophia: As frustrating and illogical as it is, it all comes down to no appointment time scheduled, no appointment scheduled and no guarantee I will be available at that time when you decide.

Period.

Me too - but hurry, I'm turning blue.

 

 

 

 

Sophia: As frustrating and illogical as it is, it all comes down to no appointment time scheduled, no appointment scheduled and no guarantee I will be available at that time when you decide.

 

Period.

This is true. I don't commit anyone to specific times, and no one can expect me to commit to specific times. There is a process to confirm a time and it is always on the same day and when ready. They can call and suggest some general time of day, and I can reply with information about whether I will be around or out at that time, and hopefully we meet in the middle.

I never reserve a specific time of day for someone, but I am willing to compromise and not run off to do errands at that time of day if they think they will be able to see me. Most of my clients understand that short notice doesn't mean no notice, and that once they have said they are on the way, I will be here to answer the door for them.

but I don't think you can expect to ask about timing the day before, and then just run off to her area and expect to call her on the spot, dex. If you call before you venture out, talk to her, give your ETA, then yes, she should be answering within that short period of time that passed between your call and your arrival.

My philosophy in this business is... there are no guarantees in life except for death and taxes. Until that customer walks through my door, my fees are paid and we're off to the races, I don't count on anything before that.

Most guys who call, I can tell if they don't want to give a specific time then it's on to the next guy. You snooze, you lose. It's as simple as that. I don't count on anyone booking if they don't want to secure a firm time. I like the guys who call and are ready to come over right away because they are the ones who are less likely to cancel.lol.

I also won't apologize for the fact that there are other people wanting to see me. Even though I don't run a revolving door type business and setting aside the whole fantasy aspect, guys have to be aware that they are not the only ones and our schedule does not completely revolve around them.

If anyone books in advance, there is always a chance something will come up. Until a set time is booked, tell them you can't guarantee it but if they call later with a half hour's notice ( my rule for booking) and you happen to be available...great.. if not then perhaps another time. No can argue with that.

Such thoughful posts were made here! Thanks to all of you, I feel much better now with your support!

Samantha Evans, Nicolette, RG, Katherine, Angela, Victoria, WIT,.....everyone, Thanks for taking the time to read and respond, your advice and wisdom really shines through! Thanks, xoxo