So I've been wondering a few things since moving to New Orleans, and going independent with my work...
I can't seem to figure out why certain potential clients become overwhelmingly annoyed or verbally hostile when you ask them for provider references and/or personal info for screening purposes only. I can see them having a fear for their personal information being misused... But why is misuse of personal info a concern that seems to supersede the concern for my physical safety? Have there been a barrage of events were verified providers in New Orleans steal personal information and exploit clients? Because on the contrary there are nearly daily news stories of providers all over the world being attacked and the abuser goes off the grid because he never provided her any traceable info. I would think any respectable adult to understand this reality.
Also, I recently had an issue with a client seeing me in a public space and blurting out my alias, "Kaya! Kaya!" while I was enjoying a nice shopping day with some chums from back in my university days. I was mortified, but kept my composure and DID NOT respond. One of my friends said, "who is that guy calling? Do you think he's talking to us?" Of course I said I had no idea and moved on. What is to be said about this breech of trust for discretion? How can I be so diligent about keeping my clients needs for discretion met, yet I do not receive the same treatment?
These types of situations confuse me. I post these two scenarios in coed because I wonder what both hobbyists and providers have to offer me in terms of advice... Please and thank you!
I can't seem to figure out why certain potential clients become overwhelmingly annoyed or verbally hostile when you ask them for provider references and/or personal info for screening purposes only. I can see them having a fear for their personal information being misused... But why is misuse of personal info a concern that seems to supersede the concern for my physical safety? Have there been a barrage of events were verified providers in New Orleans steal personal information and exploit clients? Because on the contrary there are nearly daily news stories of providers all over the world being attacked and the abuser goes off the grid because he never provided her any traceable info. I would think any respectable adult to understand this reality.
Also, I recently had an issue with a client seeing me in a public space and blurting out my alias, "Kaya! Kaya!" while I was enjoying a nice shopping day with some chums from back in my university days. I was mortified, but kept my composure and DID NOT respond. One of my friends said, "who is that guy calling? Do you think he's talking to us?" Of course I said I had no idea and moved on. What is to be said about this breech of trust for discretion? How can I be so diligent about keeping my clients needs for discretion met, yet I do not receive the same treatment?
These types of situations confuse me. I post these two scenarios in coed because I wonder what both hobbyists and providers have to offer me in terms of advice... Please and thank you!