We have had sitters care for our cat and home many times over the past 4 years we have been with THS, and I’ve never had applicants withdraw their application after a request for a video call. But with our recent post for a 5-week sit, I’m having difficulty finding a sitter, as 3 recent applicants s…

[image] Videocalls again Sitter Questions, Advice & Chat Hi everyone! My husband and I have nearly 30 reviews and a wealth of experience caring for pets. We have noticed an increasing request for video calls. English is not our first language, and we are natu…

Sorry to hear you are having trouble filling your current sit. While I know that some sitters aren’t huge fans of the video calls, most will tend to do them anyway. It is also true that many on our end feel similar to you in that they are the best way to gauge if it is a good match, and they want to…

The sitter who is saying a video call is intrusive, is this sitter new to THS? I would never have a sitter come to my home without a video call. It’s tough there now finding sitters. I never had a problem until recently. There are lots of reasons and I think a big one is remote working. Compani…

If you don’t care whether contact is via phone call or video, you should state that in your listing. If video call only, definitely mention it to avoid uninterested applicants and unjustified criticism.

Hi @CocoMom :slightly_smiling_face: As full time sitters, we’ve done many video calls over the years and have never found them unusual. In fact, we often appreciate them because they’re just as valuable for us as they are for the homeowner. A listing and an application only tell part of the story.…

Wow. Sitter here with 10 years experience, 7 on THS and 30 five star reviews. I would not take a sit WITHOUT a video call!! period.

We are pet owners and would never confirm a sitter without a video call no matter how many 5 stars reviews they have. The fact that is sitter is perfect for others doesn’t mean they would be a match for us. Everyone one is different and what is important to us is not necessarily important to others …

[image] CocoMom: The most recent one went on about this being a community of people helping each other, and that a video call is intrusive. Aaaaand that is someone I would not want caring for my home. Video calls are not unusual, and that’s such an extreme reaction! I think it’s fine to exam…

For my last sit, a sitter who applied has on their profile that they require a video chat prior to confirmation and I love that!

It is your home and your pets and it is for a lengthy sit @CocoMom so you need to feel comfortable in your choice of sitter. You know the value of having a video call as you sit as well. Were these applicants relatively new with little experience? Don’t waste any more time worrying about their attit…

Applicants withdrawing after request for a video call

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This has been discussed quite recently.

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Applicants withdrawing after request for a video call

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