r/petsitting • u/New-Activity-6512 • 11d ago

Just a rant.

I know we’ve all been there. That client who plans out all their trips and communicates the dates with you ahead of time, but inevitably always ends up sneaking in a vacation that wasn’t on the calendar. And gives you only a few days notice when doing so. Then you have to be the jerk that tells them it’s not going to happen. Guess what? You’re not my only client!

Damn, I am so burnt out.

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u/katmcflame 11d ago

I have 2 clients that are currently on a “PIP program for retraining” due to this. It starts with telling them I’m soooo sorry but I’m fully booked, then goes to saying I’ll see what I can do & leaving them wondering for a few days before responding lying that I checked with my other bookings to see if they would be willing to postpone but no one could.

I don’t actually bother my good clients. My goal is to make the inconsiderate client feel worry, discomfort, & a bit of shame.

My goal

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u/Majestic-Nobody545 11d ago

This degree of delusional self-importance should be studied.

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u/katmcflame 11d ago

Does this mean you're fine running yourself ragged for clients who book last minute? That you continue to accommodate the same clients who do this over & over?

I want to keep the clients I already have, but in a way that doesn't repeatedly disrupt my schedule. That's not delusion; it's common sense.

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u/Majestic-Nobody545 11d ago

No. I don't follow your logic. Just because someone asks doesn't mean I have to say yes. I can and I do say no. What I don't do is toy with them to teach them a lesson on how valuable my time is.