Sometimes, they may view your TER handle and make a judgement that you r an inexperience hobbyist. I am not making that determination, its just an element that I wanted to point out. Also, since you only have 1 review, it is unlikely that you will also have multiple references. With some providers, they may require a minimum of 2 references. In addition with the two references, they may also want to check other factors such as white list, 411, datecheck, and other variables to secure a client.
I understand that you may view it as unprofessional because of the delayed responses. However, you must also take into account how the provider may screen her clients. Now, just because you e-mail a provider, that does not necessarily guarantee an immediate response. In addition to your own, they must also consider other clients that may be well suited for their comfort.
These r just the points I am making. You should not be discourage with the tardy responses. There r plenty of fishes in the sea. It may be daunting to minimize your choices of only 1 or 2 providers, especially if they are well reviewed providers. They may screen their clients more thoroughly than others.
My advice: if you have 411, datecheck, or any verifiable website, it makes the screening process easier for the provider. Some providers may view a handle with only one review as suspicious, and may thwart their attempts at securing an appointment. Hence, you may be the last pick from the barrel. I would recommend getting verified first, secure a provider that can whitelist you, and build your resume. Hope I was able to help.
A thought: providers have a difficult job. We as clients r only there for P4P. We may assume or expect on how providers should properly run their business. But, we ourselves have to take into consideration of why the event took place and reflect on it. Its not always easy, but once you have gain enough experience, then it should be a bit easier. Hope that make sense.
Posted By: DP231J
So, over 2 weeks ago I sent an e-mail to a provider. I gave all the information I needed and I never got a response back from the provider. I sent another e-mail to a different e-mail account I found on here. Shortly after, I received a e-mail back asking which day, because the day I requested already come and gone. I selected a different date and never got a response back from the provider. This really bugged me. A lot of providers that I see posting on here talk about this as their business. I have to rule out the fact that the provider was "busy". At first, I wanted to give the provider the benefit of the doubt that, she may be busy, on vacation or is completely booked. Over the last week or so, I saw the provider posting ads on another website, everyday. Again, that bugged me. Tonight I received a e-mail from my original e-mail I sent over 2 weeks ago. I don't see how this is good business, or instills a good reputation. I was drooling over this girl 2 weeks ago. Now, not so much. I've been with a couple providers now and both had their shit together. And another, I'm trying to set something up with but our schedules conflict, but she's staying in contact with me to make sure we set something up.
Is there a point where providers don't care anymore and they think clients will be coming by the truck load? But, once the truck comes up empty, it's time to pick up the scraps? I'm trying to handle phone calls/e-mails(at least pre-date) as a business. It bugs me that providers act as this is a business, but do not treat it as one. Annoying! I will probably feel better about it tomorrow.