[Arrival and Departure Times Trusted Housesitters] Hi everyone! Earlier this month, we let you know that we’re introducing new features throughout December. We’ve been exploring ways to improve the experience, by learning from members about what helps sits go well and where things can be cleare…

I’m sorry you’re experiencing that; it’s unfortunate. The US certainly seems to be experiencing a culture shift in general over the past few years. Insofar as THS, though, I’m not sure I’d attribute it to this feature in particular…I believe it’s only been rolled out in the past couple months.

Agree with @Happypets I am seeing listings that state the departure time is late in the evening. I will not want to be sent out into the night, and not sure if I should apply to these in the hopes it is negotiable. It does seem to reinforce some hosts ideas that we are at their beck and call to …

So they change their travel plans after you’ve accepted the sit… great now what are we supposed to do??? Yes you’ll send us an alert.. how helpful NOT!! So we’ve made travel plans at whatever cost … who pays for the changes, inconvenience?? Rushed addition without any thought .. yet again loaded to…

What’s annoying is when you do agree an arrival time & you’ve had to start your journey at “silly o clock” only to find them still packing & actually leave three hours later!! Inconsiderate but seemingly acceptable but imagine if we turned up late !!

@Ftour3553 I think that if a host needs the sitter very early (meaning sitter setting off at “silly o’clock”) they should invite them the night before- if possible. We, as sitters, frequently overlap with hosts and it makes for a much more comfortable and smooth handover. Personally we never agree …

I applied for a sit yesterday which detailed the arrival and departure times which suited me perfectly. The sit was confirmed and now I can’t see those times on the confirmed sit, only the dates. Should I now screenshot the advert showing the times agreed at application? I have emailed support to…

Hi @Stmarys I am in the same position as you - a sitting was confirmed yesterday and I have not had time to write my notes up yet. I know I said in my response that those times suit me perfectly but now I can’t remember what times they were. This just adds to the silliness of this new feature - it…

[image] Stmarys: The sit was confirmed and now I can’t see those times on the confirmed sit, Hi @Stmarys , Thanks for sharing. Are you using the app or web? Arrival and departure times are visible on the app, though they aren’t currently visible on the web version (after the sit is confirme…

I mean it is good to see the arrival and departure times: some hosts do write 00-05 am and 9-11 pm. Like really? Did they used to get sitters with those expectations? Or are they just trying their luck now?

Trying their luck, the same as the dog can’t be left alone for more than 2 hours

Arrival & Departure Times Are Here: Let’s Start Every Sit with Clear Expectations

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Arrival & Departure Times Are Here: Let’s Start Every Sit with Clear Expectations

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