I am a masseur and just trying to figure out why clients constantly attempt to defer to my schedule or availability? Example: client inquires about rates, I provide rates, I ask when the client is looking for a session, client says something vague like “I’m flexible”. But I’M supposed to be the flexible one, as the person providing the service am I not meant to be available when needed? Is it not professional for me to adapt my schedule to my clients, and not the other way around? Please help me understand why clients can’t tell me what/when they want service, or assume that being paid to see them is such a hassle or burden.

Ha ha yes this happens. I just ask them when they’d like. They need to commit to it. I find the vague ones tend to be flaky. Worse is the client who at last minute wants a specific time. A recent example: Client: hi are you free this afternoon? Me: yes I can do 3:30 to 6. Does that work? Client: nothing earlier? me: around 1pm? Client: I can’t do that early… Me: 🫠 I mean why didn’t he just ask for 2pm or so???

Clients don’t know their schedule?!

By Ethan Woods
November 20, 2024 in Questions About Hiring

https://www.companyofmen.org/topic/156397-clients-don%E2%80%99t-know-their-schedule/

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Dallas Jayson

Posted December 6, 2024

On 11/20/2024 at 7:57 PM, Ethan Woods said:

the issue is that I asked an open-ended question on purpose and they deflected. it’s THEIR appointment, that THEY should set according to THEIR preference.

Would you call up a restaurant looking for a reservation “anytime” or do you throw out some options since you’re the customer?

While I understand your thought, if you can't do 3:15pm, are you ok with people hanging up and choosing another restaurant?

I have asked for many providers if they are available between 1pm and 3pm, only to get an endless list of times that are NOT the time I asked for. I understand stand providers asking for their time to be respected and in turn expect the same consideration for my work, travel, etc.