How would you proceed?

[youngboldone]

I'm seeking feedback and, I guess, confirmation that I should follow my gut.  I reached out to a provider via text inquiring about availability and rate.  It was a provider who was well reviewed here.  I was excited at the prospect of meeting him.  But he took 3 days to respond, and when he did, this was his ambiguously worded response:

"Hey.  I might not want to take any more work in xxx, but...".   He then goes on to give me his rate structure.  What am I to even make of that?  It seems a half-hearted response at best.   My gut tells me plenty of other fish in the sea and to just move on.  What say you all?  Has this happened to anyone?

 

 

[Thique]

Trust your gut. Already starting off with ifs and buts, is not a good sign in my opinion. I would just move on.

We hire because we want drama free fun.

[+ KensingtonHomo]

I agree with @Thique. Plenty of fish. 

[Johnrom]

Agreed. If it’s a blase and unenthusiastic initial response,  it’s already off to a poor start with bad energy.  Find another masseur who appreciates his clients ! 

[+ DrownedBoy]

Agree vote here too. If a provider acts like he's doing you a favor, he needs some life lessons. I wouldn't be surprised if he uses the "but" line to justify a higher rate table.

(I'd ask what "xxx" means here, but probably not relevant)

[dbar123]

You’re a possible back up client. Don’t count on it. Find someone who wants to see you.

[youngboldone]

Thanks, everyone.  I'm moving on.  

[Ali Gator]

16 hours ago, DrownedBoy said:

Agree vote here too. If a provider acts like he's doing you a favor, he needs some life lessons. I wouldn't be surprised if he uses the "but" line to justify a higher rate table.

(I'd ask what "xxx" means here, but probably not relevant)

I believe 'xxx' meant his location. So it would be 'I might not want to take any more work in Boston, but...'.  He's being honest, I think. If he's really booked in a certain city, then he doesn't want to over do it. 

[Monarchy79]

That feeling in your gut wasn’t indigestion…. 
listen to your inner voice telling you “no”. 

[rvwnsd]

Whether your gut says "yes" or "no," you should always follow it. Doesn't matter whether you are a backup client or not. Follow your gut.