True Anik - have learned in life that you will never make everyone happy. However, have also learned if you do the right thing you will do better in the long run and I don't think calling people back when they don't even leave a message is ever the right thing.
Just one small suggestion. When we call and don't leave a message, or talk to someone and determine that an appointment time will not work out, please do not call back. Have had several situations with good agencies and a top notch independent where this has occured. For example, called an agency and there was no answer and I did not leave a message, well 1/2 hour later I get a call back at work. If I am not leaving a message I do not want a call back, and there are situations where a call back can put me in an unpleasant situation. Recently called an independent that has a friend answer her phones. We determined that there was not a mutually convenient time to meet that day, 15 minutes later got a call back from provider offering a 1/2 hour session for full hour price. First, I did not want a call and second, what kind of offer is that?
I know, I will get some feedback about buying a second phone..., just wish it was not necessary.
JC.. I've had that happen too! Once here at home cause i was too lazy to go to my car to get the cell. What if someone else was home at the time? Very bad to call back, and while providers insist they won't accept blocked calls, they return calls and almost all of their #'s are blocked, which would instantly make spouses wonder what's going on. It's not totally fair providers insist on #'s not being blocked yet use that to call back when no message is left, and they themselves block their #'s!
And what was that special deal you got to spend full price for 1/2 service? That's one hell of a bargain if she can con you outta the cash to do that! Amazing!
Maybe the reverse would be a good offer, but i'd agree you got a pretty crappy offer!
--JB
Yea, JB. That IS one helluva stupid deal. I had to read it TWICE, myself. But, of course as he said, JC wasn't conned into it, and you and I wouldn't have been EITHER.
Now, AS for those return calls. Yep, it's happened to me as well. If anybody would like to know, I'll post the specific agency that it has happened with. That probably isn't important. What IS important apparently, is to be prepared for those return calls. Moral of story: set the cell phone to VIBRATE. Then, you don't have to take the call if you don't want to, because the people around you (like the spouse or a boss) can't hear the ringing and tell you to ANSWER your phone... Oh yes, I guess those boy scouts had it right: BE PREPARED. If you're in the hobby, two to add to that are: BE VIGILANT, and KNOW WHEN TO KEEP YOUR MOUTH SHUT...
Its kinda funny! Cause I actually feel strange about returning phone calls- even if a message was left, if it has been longer than 30mins. or a hour! Unless the gentlemen comes out and says "You can reach me anytime, or at your convience!"
I totally agree with you gentlemen! The whole caller ID thing should go both ways! And enless a message is left, they shouldn't be calling you back! I actually have known other providers in the past, who would return calls off caller i.d's and leave messages when there wasn't any awnser on home awnsering machines!!
I find it a little annoying, when gentlemen leave a message and state there name, and say "Give me a call back, or Give me a call back- I'll be here for the next 15mins." And then theres NO tel. number left! Its like we suppost to go through our missed call list and match up times to call them back!
even leave their name?! I have a policy for callbacks... message, with a name and of course, a number, as well as until what time I CAN call back. I do that for all our sakes, but some guys actually complain about unreturned calls... it seems you can make some people happy some of the time, but never everyone happy all of the time!
xoxox
Anik
True Anik - have learned in life that you will never make everyone happy. However, have also learned if you do the right thing you will do better in the long run and I don't think calling people back when they don't even leave a message is ever the right thing.
Same here. Some might complain that I don't call back, BUT I will not call back if it has been more than 30 minutes except if the gentleman tells me it's OK anytime or give me a time frame.
Yes, numbers need to be left as well, otherwise I can't figure it out either!
XOXO
Nikki
and many times I receive calls when I'm unable to return right away or even in the same day. So, if the person says "please call me back anytime" yes I return the call soon I get it, but within business hours (9 to 5). I never return ANY call before 9 am or after 5 pm because I don't know of his private situations. If I'm not able to return a call in 24 hours, then I won't call back and I will wait for him to call me again whenever he wants. My suggestion is, always leave a message, no matter what. Lots of people specify if they want to be called back or not and what is the best time. It helps us to respect your wishes for privacy. Calling and not leaving any messages, just hanging up sometimes makes the provider curious about who called and she will just press the redial number to find out who was it and catch you in a bad moment.
Ok, the original post was just making one simple point about unwanted contacts. I know some clients often do things that are not proper and some providers do the same. However, I believe that most of the gentlemen and ladies that post here regularly are pretty straight up.
I am a little disapointed that some would attempt to justify the calling back of individuals that do not leave messages. Like many my schedule is constantly changing. If I am in the mood and a few free hours pop up in the middle of the day I may call 5 or more ladies that are on my top ten list to check if the have any last minute openings, which they often do. I do not want to leave messages every time I call. To justify using redial because of curiosity, when it can negatively impact someones live, does not cut it for me. Sorry for the rant. I realize I can avoid this problem by making different phone arrangements, but that is not always convenient.