Cancellations: end this trend before it takes off running!

[Lovelyallison]

When it comes to cancellations, what do you think is proper? 1 hour? 3 hours? 30 minutes? I usually prefer 24 hours notice, and I can count on one hand the appointments I have cancelled on my end.

Being said, last night I had one of your local girls cancel a doubles session that WAS SCHEDULED IN ADVANCE stating multiple reasons. She "spaced out" & had the date wrong in her head, she was travelling on a spare tire so she couldn't make it, and then ultimately she was "uncomfortable." Had I not finally texted her to see when she'd be arriving I doubt I would have ever heard from her. Class act

This morning I had a gent cancel a pre-scheduled appointment stating he thought the 21st was a Saturday, not a Friday.

Now I definitely won't go so far as to say this is a Nebraska trend because it seems to be happening all over, but I will say no matter what, provider or client, we need to take better care in being considerate of each others time. And check a Calendar before booking. Or just stop blaming the Calendar for your lack of hobby courtesy or professionalism. How do we end this new trend, because I for one am NOT a fan.

*End rant here* lol
Have a wonderful weekend!

[burkalini]

My personal; experience is I have had to cancel a few in my hobby career. I always try to give as much notice as possible. But in that same career I have had providers cancel last minute or NCNS at a 10 to 1 vs me canceling. I agree we need to be aware of others time but it seems to me that providers are way less aware than the guys.

[Lovelyallison]

Cancellations happen. Things pop up, as a human and not only a provider I know and understand that. This is also why I reschedule meetings. 9/10 a person who isn't full of it will try to RESCHEDULE instead of just cancelling. USUALLY!

I definitely agree with you about the lack of awareness by providers as well! It seems it's not only men but the girls that think it's ok to waste someone's time. It seems the general thought process is if a girl NCNS guys are just losing time, but vice versa a girl loses money. They are EQUALLY nonsense. I know some guys have to plan ahead of time to make it work in their schedule and I for one appreciate that. It is not always as easy as hopping up and driving over, which is why I don't book unless I KNOW I have the time. There's got to be come common courtesy here and it just seems to be lacking across the boards.

Never met ya,but thanks for being one of the good guys!

[rodneylarue]

You're a beautiful lady. I'm sorry that you were inconvenienced here, and I hope the rest of your trip is good.

[Lovelyallison]

Well thank you dear Midwest gents like yourself are one of the reasons I enjoy visiting NE!

[ILuvNips]

Cancellations suck that's why I hate making appointments. Nothing worse (excluding a ncns) than prepping for someone in particular for a week and then 5 minutes before the appointment, getting a cancel notice. I prefer just hitting the phone and seeing who's available at that moment.

[I like rice]

Originally Posted by ILuvNips

Cancellations suck that's why I hate making appointments. Nothing worse (excluding a ncns) than prepping for someone in particular for a week and then 5 minutes before the appointment, getting a cancel notice. I prefer just hitting the phone and seeing who's available at that moment.

I hear ya. Twice I have gotten the ncns. I sent a text after our start time and get a reply back that they sent a message te day before saying it wouldnt work. Once was with someone I had seen before and have since. The other girl is very popular but hasnt been back since. I usually have a limited window so when a time channges its rare I can meet at a different time. For that reason I like a short notice gal. Too bad they have killed that thread in Nebraska,

[farmstud60]

If you have a morning appointment, wake up coughing and hacking with a sore throat, I will cancel right away. But that might only be a couple hours notice via text.

I don't like to make appointments more than 48 hours in advance as odds of something coming up are greater and that I would need to cancel.

[oldguy57II]

I work in a job where the work load is extremely fluid and totally out of my control. I also have an autistic son. I hate cancelling, but for me it is all too frequent.

[Lovelyallison]

Originally Posted by oldguy57II

I work in a job where the work load is extremely fluid and totally out of my control. I also have an autistic son. I hate cancelling, but for me it is all too frequent.

I understand. Sometimes cancellations in a situation like that are inevitable. I live in the DMV area and most of my regulars are fairly busy men lol which is why I have the option to make a "standing appointment" where basically our get together is pre-payed. This way if something comes up last minute (business meeting, client conferences,etc) I am not left just flapping in the wind, and they can rebook at their next earliest convenience. There are a few other factors that go into it, but that's the basics. Not sure if you have a regular, but maybe it's something to consider.

[Lovelyallison]

Originally Posted by farmstud60

If you have a morning appointment, wake up coughing and hacking with a sore throat, I will cancel right away. But that might only be a couple hours notice via text.

I don't like to make appointments more than 48 hours in advance as odds of something coming up are greater and that I would need to cancel.

For sure. I would rather have you cancel that bring whatever you have this way! I HATE being sick, I'm sure we all do shoot. I understand cancellations are not 100% avoidable, but most of the time they are. Nothing wrong with 48hrs notice if that's what works best for you!

[Lovelyallison]

Originally Posted by ILuvNips

Cancellations suck that's why I hate making appointments. Nothing worse (excluding a ncns) than prepping for someone in particular for a week and then 5 minutes before the appointment, getting a cancel notice. I prefer just hitting the phone and seeing who's available at that moment.

Originally Posted by I like rice

I hear ya. Twice I have gotten the ncns. I sent a text after our start time and get a reply back that they sent a message te day before saying it wouldnt work. Once was with someone I had seen before and have since. The other girl is very popular but hasnt been back since. I usually have a limited window so when a time channges its rare I can meet at a different time. For that reason I like a short notice gal. Too bad they have killed that thread in Nebraska,

Some ladies might not like that I say this, but I think NCNS by providers should be made known just like ladies blow the whistle on guys. Maybe less ladies would feel comfortable double booking, mismanaging time, and wasting clients time. You gents deserve just as much consideration as us girls do. Hopefully your faith in scheduling appointments can be restored!

[Jam3768]

Originally Posted by Lovelyallison

Some ladies might not like that I say this, but I think NCNS by providers should be made known just like ladies blow the whistle on guys. Maybe less ladies would feel comfortable double booking, mismanaging time, and wasting clients time. You gents deserve just as much consideration as us girls do. Hopefully your faith in scheduling appointments can be restored!

Couldn't agree more with that

[pyramider]

If the ladies are posting taint photos the cancellations are reduced.

[Andrea Davis]

It's not just Nebraska that cancellations have been a problem recently. I had more last minute cancellations in July than I have had in all my years combined.

To combat the last minute cancellations I just started requiring deposits for appointments 1.5HR or longer, and if you had previously cancelled on me you must pay a deposit as well. Some guys don't realize that when your traveling you make your arrangements based on your bookings. If a majority of my appointments are extended engagements then I normally book high end suites or Jacuzzi rooms so my clients are even more comfortable. That's usually an extra expense past my normal hotel budget for a tour. So when you have cancellations and you went above and beyond then you make no profit at all.

When I have to cancel I offer a discount or additional time as compensation if I don't give enough notice, but that is very rare.

Andrea