Minnesota
So I've had trouble scheduling with a pretty well known, 8's and 9's provider (pages of reviews). Four times now she's cancelled on morning of. Sick dog, kid, self, and constant verification circles. True my references are thin cuz I'm relatively new... but have rs2k, sent pic, gave phone to work, web links of online articles I've written with pics of me, etc. She keeps saying, ok, ur cool. then falling back on verification (I think bcuz her schedule isn't open, and its an easy excuse, but just guessing).
A little checking, and she never *did* contact rs2k or the job ph. like she indicated. so I really don't think its LE fear, or verification.
Everyone says she's sweet, and she sounds sweet. But is this sort of schedule games typical?
frustrated, (cuz I been holdin' it in for 4 days now 
) I give up and set up with another girl who recently posted here saying tuesday's were possible. Again, heavily reviewed, (8's and 7's) she's not worried about verification, and doesn't seem to bother writing down anything. At first call, she pushes it back a 1/2 hr... 2nd call she gives me rough location. The once I'm close by... no more answering phone. Me stuck at a gas station for 25 min. bfor I give up and head home.
Could this be me u think? Is this typical?
Thanks for any insight.
thanks, both... sounds like I jsut got bad luck, and I shouldn't let it slow me down overall. (For *that* amount of work, I coulda had my SO!) Had to serve myself like 8 cups of tea in 24 hrs to get all the stored up mojo out What a waste of good lust!
or just dumb luck for him....
When I was new, I did the same thing as the poster and have had nothing but wonderful luck with the MN ladies Like others have said, just keep trying and it will be worth it.
As a LV provider, I can honestly say I've never pulled a NCNS on anyone and do not intend to start! Personally, I'm not perfect but always do my best to keep to the set dates and times.
I know from reading the boards that NCNS can happen by accident and/or due to miscommunication. I can overlook someone if it rarely happens. We're all human and make mistakes!
IMO, I think it's outright disrespectful when anyone does it intentionally.
However, I will say I've had a few NCNS in the last few months which is quite frustrating! Especially after canceling plans with friends/family for someone who had good references and BEGGED me to see him for an extended appointment that day. He seemed very nice so I agreed. Waiting around for a few hours gets a bit annoying. Sadly, I'm sure I'm not alone in this situation.
I'd have to say it's a two way street of respect.
That's my two cents worth!