I will keep applying to sits because you never know what clicks with a pet parent. It never hurts to send a follow up note, post chat. I used to apply to only one sit per timeframe, and realized wishful thinking wasn’t a great strategy!
When I pursue a sit, I at least expect a note stating they’ve received my application. If not, I wait 24 to 48 hours (depending on how much I like the sit) and then ask if I’m being considered for the sit. If I don’t hear anything from them withn the next 12-24 hours, I withraw. To me, being nonresponsive is a red flag.
I believe in those situations the homeowners aren’t thrilled with the applicants and want to leave it open in case anyone better comes along. I also think in those situations the homeowners may be new to THS and might wind up not choosing anyone.
I also think most homeowners over time start doing what I do as a homeowner – immediately decline people you know aren’t a good match. Immediately start to test out whether the suitable people actually want the sit or just applied automatically due to the location.
Could uou send back what has been censored ?
As an HO, coming from MMH and totally new here.
I’ve never considered the “interview” word for talking with a peer that needs me as much as I need them, it just feels odd.
I was fortunate enough to have two great people available to sit my house as a first time poster (here) both were good chats, and I told both that I liked them and would make a decision same day.
For me, I have to talk with my wife and come to a consensus, I’d have been happy with either person. So a real-time decision just isn’t possible for me. If that turns someone off my situation, then they aren’t a match. No harm no foul.
I was actually only looking for a new person because my normal sitter (and come to be friend) has a wedding and can’t make my dates this year. I’d hope that having a regular sitter outside the platform for years doesn’t automatically make me look like a bad host!
Empathy definitely matters, but probably matters less than the assumptions we sometimes make about others. I try to be respectful of everyones situation, and hope for the same grace in return.