How long do you wait ?

SeaMaiden · ‎03-10-2010

I had a person coming out this morning at to give me a bid on some tree removal. We agreed on the appointment for today at 10 AM. It is now an hour past the appointment time... no show... no text or call that he either was running late or could not come.

Should I text him and ask where he is now that is just about an hour past the designated time? Should I just call it a day and not give him the time of day? What would you do?

If HE came out at the time we decided on and I WAS NOT HERE... I would think he would be upset; I would never do that to anyone or I would at least call and tell them that I could not be here in advance.

I call it rude. If you are a business person you just do not forget an appointment and not at least call? It really ticks me off.

qvcfreak · ‎03-10-2010

I wouldn’t hire him unless he had a very good reason.

sunshine45 · ‎03-09-2010

if you have his cell number you should just call or text him to find out what is going on and to let him know you will not be available much longer.

i know that the tree people have been VERY busy around here for the past six months or more. so much rain has really caused quite a lot of problems. they often cannot come and even give you an estimate for a week or more.....or they cannot do the work anytime soon.

recently had two old trees removed. it was a production and quite expensive. earlier last year i had a tree fall so i am trying to keep on top of the trees that need to be trimmed or gotten rid of.

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Catty2 · ‎09-06-2014

I would probably call or text one time to ask if/when he's coming out. I've had so many businesses not call me back - from a local Avon rep to needing yard work done.

Mistic · ‎12-08-2010

Sounds like he missed his Mom's "Common Courtesy Class" as a Child.

Your time is as important as his is.

If you want to change the tenor of your interactions, you must become aware of the impact of your words...Karen Casey

SeaMaiden · ‎03-10-2010

Well, he finally text me that he would be here in 15 minutes. I never did call him.... So there it is.

@sunshine45 Yes, living here in the PNW tree people are always busy. And I like you try to stay ahead of things as I have had several trees fall over the years. Pruning and removing trees that might fall in an ice or wind storm.

So, I will just overlook the lateness and hope I get a good fair price.

queendiva · ‎03-12-2010

@SeaMaiden: if I was treated that way as a prospect, I can't imagine how I would be treated as a client.

A professional acts the part at all times and must work as hard for my money as I do.

I can't imagine that he would get my business. I wish you well.

dex · ‎03-09-2010

@SeaMaideni would remind him that you are also busy and he needs to let you know if he is running late.If you hire him he probably won’t get the job done when he promised.He sounds busy but who who knows maybe he just slept in after a late night.