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There really isn't an excuse. I told him on the phone, by email and on my website what I expected from him. Of course, he said he'd do anything to see me, except he doesn't take this seriously. So, I'm trying to be polite, even though I want to bite his head off at the door (no pun intended). 
Hugs,
Ciara
-- Modified on 12/15/2008 12:51:42 PM
He said the first time, "I had a meeting." Please . . . I know about meetings, and most are not at 7 p.m at night on a weekend (which I don't usually work weekends -- another thing to be pissed off about). Today, he was flying back from Las Vegas (yet he mentioned yesterday that he was getting off of work early today in Peoria). Do these guys think we're idiots? 
Hugs,
Ciara
But I do thank you for being so sweet as to take the time to give me advice. I've been in the business for quite awhile and never had this happen with so many since this month and year. I wasn't asking for opinions on what to do, but merely venting and letting newbies know they cannot do that to someone.
Actually, I am super professional and I saw him anyway. I've kept appointments even after hearing about a death in the family. I didn't want my house cleaning and made-up appearance to go to waste. He would have never known I was pissed off, but I did let him know that he cannot do that again. Also, I didn't say he did a No-show the first time, but he canceled the same day. That -- along with him saying he left me a text message -- is the only reason I told him I'd still see him. On my website, it even says that I allow for a few cancellations, but I will not allow for sorry-assed excuses.
Hugs,
Ciara
-- Modified on 12/15/2008 5:49:12 PM
I've had one guy state quite sweetly that not all newbies are like other jerks who Nc/Ns. My original post stated in my last paragraph that not all newbies will do this and have common sense, right? And, another post in response to another board asking me if I was still mad about this post. Now that was condescending, since I'm not a little girl having a temper tantrum. I think I write fairly well, nor do I carry my feelings from one post to another. Anyone who interprets something that is just not there, then perhaps they need some cognitive shock therapy -- which I will happily apply to their weeny and get them going again.
I do think I want to continue to post on this board. However, the insight some wish to learn from others does not compute on the screen at times. You can post something that is meant to steer them away from trouble, but their response is that it is taken that it means everyone. I think some should reread my initial post. The first part was a rant and a very worthy rant. The second part was about what I told the guy not to do but still saw him -- gave him a chance to prove himself and I was still professional.
Most importantly, I even mentioned in the last paragraph that not all newbies with TER work like this and have common sense and -- hopefully -- good manners. I still believe it was important to post this, because it's very obvious there are still a lot of noobs that still don't take our advice. I suppose the next thing one will be asking me is if I'm PMSing? Now that would be condescending, eh? Don't you just quander over the love/hate triangle with people sometimes? NOT.
Some of us have a higher I.Q., more educated, certainly have some street smarts and experience in life. Unfortunately, because of some egos, a few will still misconstrue what other says, and they will only hear the tainted version in their own minds,nor will they be able to see the big picture. We are here to give advice, newbies. So, please listen to some valuable information that could keep you out of trouble in the future. For those of you who listen and use common sense, then this wasn't about you -- obviously.
Good luck to all of you out there. It's a fun world, but you're going need a lot of luck without our education. Now, if you'd like to lick lady luck . . . well . . . I am part Irish.
Hugs,
ciara
-- Modified on 12/15/2008 9:10:29 PM
point taken i know when someone is more expercienced than me and i'm sorry if i upset you in any way.
You're saying that you won't see newbies anymore?
LOL Just kidding. Sorry, I couldn't resist. 
for being a bit more skeptical of noobs when:
you don't have the established history / references
and
as a group you are statistically more likely to NC/NS.....
That being said, everyone has to start somewhere. Many of the ladies remember this, and some especially enjoy breaking in new guys '
where the women are hot and the temps are, too.
Hugs,
Ciara