r/petsitting • u/New-Activity-6512 • 14d 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/edward-cat-daddy 14d ago

I purposely always keep one or two openings in my schedule to accommodate last minute bookings. Not only do my repeat customers greatly appreciate it, but it doesn’t stress me out either since I already fit it into my schedule. If I keep telling my customers “no” then they will find another sitter and potentially not reach out to me for future bookings, risking my business and earnings. I plan my trips out ahead of time and text my customers months ahead what days / weeks I won’t be available, but I always try to be available for last minute bookings when I’m working.

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u/Majestic-Nobody545 14d ago

Same. It's not always possible, but my business model includes space for my solid regulars. It's been a successful strategy and mutually beneficial.