StarQualityLuke

That's just fine, but I'm just agreeing with him because it seems like people are just quick to judge and put down others for no reason other than just to do it and it's really sad.

Yes. It seems that way.... But why? Are those that are being cruel that unhappy with themselves? I don't understand how people these days pick people apart for no other reason. I simply say, you don't like me? That's ok, but you don't need to be cruel about because there are probably many others that di like me. 😁 Can't we all just get along?

Main factors in travelling. The price of gas these days for one, and another the cost of the hotel. When we travel, we aim for profit, not to break even. I would hope clients would understand that. The Fall is best, hotels are not as high in price, as in the Summer.

Stay TRUE to WHO he is. 😁

I talked with him on Instagram he's a very nice guy

Well... Whatever works..... But definitely a name is needed. There's no reason to hide if you have to use a pseudo name, that's fine, but some kind of name is needed.

1st name is sufficient 😁

I just wanted to point out in a professional manner that rates can be varied on the professional's experience as well..... Not just the market.... In saying that, however, if they don't perform the work, then, yes, that would be questionable.

Yes, I always either offer a discount or I will say I will do the same rate and I'll give you extra time.

Hey Guys‼️ I just wanted to give you an update on the situation. Remember, I said earlier to someone, or I might have just said it in a comment, I'm sure he will reach right back out... Well, he unblocked me and below is the attachment of what he said. I only called him one time, and I left a voicemail, but this was before he blocked me, and he received what I said, but now he's saying this. I'm ok, I'm not going to respond to him. It's not worth it to me.

I would say you can put out there what you like and what you feel comfortable with, no more than that.... Some of my clients are very personable and tell me everything, and some of my clients are very private and tell me nothing. I tend to keep things private, and there's nothing wrong with that 🙃 My regular clients are like friends to me, and that's always a nice thing 😁

Thank you.. You are very kind to say that. You arer right as others have said the same....I wasted too much time" trying" , but when you're self- employed, you know, you've really got to work every angle with your bread and butter you know? Sorta Speak. Exactly my point to him... If I wanted nothing to do with him or I didn't want the appointment, I would never have offered to reschedule or the discount. 🙃

Yeah, my intention was definitely not to cancel, but the congestion that I was dealing with this cold, had other plans. So as I stated, I reached out to the client and he threw a fit... It's one of those times where you say "damned if I do damned if I don't. " 😮

Thank you. Live and Learn... But I came on here to just see what people's opinions were about the situation, and I thank you all , not that you were on my side, but you actually understood where I was coming from in relation to being sick and in relation to knowing what his health matters are and looking out for him. I don't want to take someone's money if I cannot do the job 110 %. And I totally empathize and understand how disappointed he was. But there was no need for the attack on his end. I'm pretty sure other guys would have probably told him off, but I did not do that. That would just make matters worse and wouldn't solve anything. .

Thanks. I did try to talk him down "off the ledge," so to speak, but he just wasn't hearing it, and there just comes a time where you just have to throw your hands up and say I'm sorry. I'm sorry that I was sick. I'm sorry that I disappointed you. 🙃 One thing that I think a lot of people don't understand, and this has happened to me too, or a clients cancelled me at a moment's notice that it can't happen on the other side too. Things in life just happen..

Thank you.. However, don't let these other guys ruin it for you, because there are good ones out there, like me, that care. You just never know what's going on in someone's life, they could have had some emergency or something you just don't know ....things do happen in life. But I also know in this business, there's a lot of fakes and flakes. When I have to cancel or reschedule, I have to have an absolutely good reason that's just my policy for myself. 😁 Even when someone inquires, if I'm not available, the first thing I ask if you have any other availability. Dont give up!

Thank you.. Well, believe it or not, I am human, I make mistakes. I'm not perfect, I set out to be 110% on board with my craft and what I do. But, there has to be room for error right? I honestly think I couldn't do anything the right way with this client, it doesn't matter what I would say, and you're right, one small thing could go wrong, not his way during a session, and he would blame me, or just be very upset. I truly understand when people get upset and disappointed when you have to cancel or you have to reschedule it's happened to me too by the client.... So I get it, but I don't get so upset and make it so horrible for the other party to feel horrible.

Yes, agreed 110%

Yes, I totally agree, but I still have a feeling he's going to text me again in the future in the very near future.

Well, you did do the right thing, there are times were clients cancelled and they don't pay anything, and I don't expect them to, I guess the real serious ones will. I hope you're feeling better 😁

No, it was several months ago, but the key thing is, he said the same thing to me when I had to cancel, he made it all about how all the guys are all like because of his looks and that he's old and his health. I tried my very best to talk with him via text I even called and left a voicemail, but he still went on and on. 🥺

Thank you😁 It's good to know there are other people that think like me.

Thank you, I am in total agreement with you... I'm sure as heck not looking for pity, I'm just looking for confirmation that I did do the right thing, I'm sure someone would say you should have just went through with the appointment and got him sick. That's not the key here. 🙃

I agree.. And this client has showed me who he was because last time I had to cancel on him again because I had a bad cold and I normally don't get sick, but this winter has been not fun. He did the same routine. 2 weeks later, he comes back when he's schedule again.. As I said, I'm genuine and real, I don't care what you look like, I don't care how much you weigh, I'm here to do the work and help relax you, your mind and your body. Thank you for your input and I'm sorry that you had the experience as well. Unfortunately, it's a lot of other gentlemen, guys before us have created such a negative experience for them in their eyes and in their minds, and they hold onto that, and one little small red flag like a cancellation or reschedule they go off, they think it's happening all over again. And.... Even when you try to explain, it's like that they don't want to hear it. At that point, there's nothing more you can do 🙃

Well of course, I did do that, but I told him in a very professional way. If you're sick to the point where it's not good, then you should not be working, but unfortunately, in today's society, everyone goes to work when they're sick and passes it along to anyone and everyone.