I see mention of having a plan B or even plan C when scheduling appointments.
I was curious how exactly that's done.
Do you make 3 appointments and cancel the others if plan A works out? Do you get prescreened with plan B and C and tell them they are not your first choice and if Plan A falls thru they are the "lucky" ones that are going to get to see you?
If Plan A falls thru do you just start calling other providers hoping to catch somebody that can screen you and fit you in for that same time slot?
Maybe plan B is somebody you've seen before and can get to see her on short notice?
I've never cancelled on anybody (some probably wished I had) and just can't see having 2 or 3 second choices would work out (at least for me).
I wrote this a long time ago but wanted to share it again:
I scanned thru the 100's of ads on here and something about yours caught my attention.
I read your ad, I clicked on your showcase, I visited your website and I'm still interested.
I looked up all of your posts to see what your posting style was like.
I read your previous ads.
I see if you are on any other sites.
I looked up all of your reviews I could find and maybe pm'd the reviewer if I had some questions.
I'm still interested
I send you a pm or a p411 request and HOPE to hear back from you.
I get screened...we agree on a time and place.
I wait 3 long long long days while the anticipation builds.
I take a vacation day to come see you.
I find a way to secretly acquire that "donation"
I drive an hour to get there and likely an hour and a half to get home in traffic.
Maybe you see a couple of clients a day. I see a couple of providers every 3 or 4 months. It is a BIG deal for me to choose you and then to make everything happen to actually come see you. If the session is less than stellar for me I have to wait a couple of months to have another. If the session is great then it's almost as difficult since I know I won't be able to see you again for a while.