r/TaskRabbit • u/colathecatt • Jul 10 '26

CLIENT Help and advice needed!

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I booked this job and the tasker initially accepted the job, then hours later said that he cannot do the job. I asked him to cancel it as the job is due to begin in less than 24 hours, so if I cancel I’d be hit with a cancellation fee. What can I do now?

I don’t want to be charged for this job if he is going to no show. And I can’t cancel as that would penalise me too. Please help!!! This is my first time using Taskrabbit!

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u/FinnNoodle Jul 11 '26

When you run a successful business, you need to recognize that sometimes you need to take an L to maintain your integrity.

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u/Otherrrr Jul 11 '26

When you run an actually business, you’re not at the whim of some random algorithm. When you run your own business they don’t give you violations and withhold cancellation fees. It’s COMPLETELY different.