While I consider myself to be somewhat savvy, I do have a question. After all, we should learn something new every day. Guys and gals both feel free to chime in.
How does one handle a situation where I as the client schedule one length of time but instead wants to extend the session? For example, I'm interested in a provider who has a donation rate of $X for an hour and $Y for 90 minutes. I know her rates well beforehand but am having a difficult time deciding on which length of session to book. Let's say the provider in question has limited reviews, or is a YMMV type, or is one that you are not quite sure about investing in the longer session. The bottom line, you book the shorter session but still might consider the long session when you arrive. There are a myriad of questions and issues that could arise.
The session could simply spill over time as the provider is not a clock watcher; however, I know she has rate for a longer period of time. Should I accept that she is not a clock watcher and take the "free" time as a bonus? Should I offer to pay anyway because she went into "overtime"?
What if we get to the end of the scheduled time, and she does mention something about time being up? How should a client express a desire to extend the session without bringing up the awkward situation of discussing a donation? Should a client bring 2 envelops or have extra $$$ ready to go just in case? If the provider is willing to go longer for more $$, how do both parties tactfully TCB without "ruining" the moment. From a provider's perspective, how do you handle a session where it looks like things could go overtime assuming you want to extend? Also, for the providers, how do you handle a session that could extend past the agreed on time if you have a back to back client? Just looking for a little insight.