that generally only works in the town you live. When you travel, it is very difficult to get those guys to up info. every time. I am not saying she should change... I never begrudge any provider from doing what she has to do to feel comfortable about this, because is she feels anxious, the date is going to be a bust for both parties.
I require work info in two instances: 1. In the town I live and work a regular job in so I can be assured it's not my boss or coworker contacting me, it's not my brother or one of his perverted friends (lol) or a former professor. 2. When they are totally new with no provider references.
Damn right I am going to call you at work to make sure it's actually Joe Smith that works for IBM. I don't exactly say, "Hey, it's that crazy hooker London Rayne from TER checking to make sure it's you who sent me an email." I mean duh. I use google voice and say what would warrant a call to your company. If you're a doctor, I am a pharm rep. If you're an attorney, I am a paralegal with another firm. If you're a farmer, I need some fkin chicken!
I guess clients just assume all providers are ignorant and that could be because many are, but give the rest of us a break. The LAST thing in the world most want is to shake down a married man that is already paying us so we can be independent.
It amazes me the amount of guys on TER and other boards who assume just because we banter back and forth for a few months, screening goes out the window. Now, if I can see his handle and reviews that is one thing, but random aliases? Get fkin real. Funny how fast they disappear as soon as you mention screening. Why so scared to reveal your handle... what do you have to hide, dude?