# Feeling lost and confused about timing **URL:** \ **Category:** Sitter Questions, Advice & Chat\ **Created:** [6 November 2025 07:02 UTC](https://forum.trustedhousesitters.com/t/feeling-lost-and-confused-about-timing/70879 "2025-11-06T07:02:43Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 2
**Author:** ![Jenny](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/flex013/user_avatar/forum.trustedhousesitters.com/jenny/32/43703_2.png) [@Jenny](https://forum.trustedhousesitters.com/u/Jenny)\ **Post date:** [6 November 2025 12:01 UTC](https://forum.trustedhousesitters.com/t/feeling-lost-and-confused-about-timing/70879/21 "2025-11-06T12:01:57Z")
Hi @Twitcher and @MaggieUU - I tagged you in a helpful post that @KC1102 started last July šŸ™‚ ---
**Author:** ![Crookie](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/flex013/user_avatar/forum.trustedhousesitters.com/crookie/32/17987_2.png) [@Crookie](https://forum.trustedhousesitters.com/u/Crookie)\ **Post date:** [6 November 2025 12:04 UTC](https://forum.trustedhousesitters.com/t/feeling-lost-and-confused-about-timing/70879/22 "2025-11-06T12:04:00Z")
@Twitcher I think this is what youā€™re looking for [For newbies on the forum - did you know you can block/ignore users and flag comments?](https://forum.trustedhousesitters.com/t/for-newbies-on-the-forum-did-you-know-you-can-block-ignore-users-and-flag-comments/63070) ---
**Author:** ![Nyjezz](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/b5a626/32.png) [@Nyjezz](https://forum.trustedhousesitters.com/u/Nyjezz)\ **Post date:** [6 November 2025 12:09 UTC](https://forum.trustedhousesitters.com/t/feeling-lost-and-confused-about-timing/70879/23 "2025-11-06T12:09:05Z")
Thank you šŸ™‚ ---
**Author:** ![Jenny](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/flex013/user_avatar/forum.trustedhousesitters.com/jenny/32/43703_2.png) [@Jenny](https://forum.trustedhousesitters.com/u/Jenny)\ **Post date:** [6 November 2025 12:10 UTC](https://forum.trustedhousesitters.com/t/feeling-lost-and-confused-about-timing/70879/24 "2025-11-06T12:10:12Z")
Iā€™ve got my fingers crossed that you find a sitter soon šŸ„° ---
**Author:** ![Nyjezz](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/b5a626/32.png) [@Nyjezz](https://forum.trustedhousesitters.com/u/Nyjezz)\ **Post date:** [6 November 2025 12:15 UTC](https://forum.trustedhousesitters.com/t/feeling-lost-and-confused-about-timing/70879/25 "2025-11-06T12:15:52Z")
I responded within 12 hrs. ---
**Author:** ![Nyjezz](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/b5a626/32.png) [@Nyjezz](https://forum.trustedhousesitters.com/u/Nyjezz)\ **Post date:** [6 November 2025 12:15 UTC](https://forum.trustedhousesitters.com/t/feeling-lost-and-confused-about-timing/70879/26 "2025-11-06T12:15:59Z")
Oof, that was a bit sharp šŸ˜… but fair enough! In my defense, the message came in around 9 or 10 p.m., and I actually replied by the next morning at 10 a.m. So it wasnā€™t ghosting, I was just weighing the pros and cons even in my sleep šŸ˜‚ As a new homeowner on THS, I wanted to think things through properly like whether I should ask them about visa status, how my pet might do with a child, and whether the kid would be okay with my pet and so on. That said, I completely get your point about quick communication. Iā€™m learning the pace here. Appreciate the insight. ---
**Author:** ![Jenny](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/flex013/user_avatar/forum.trustedhousesitters.com/jenny/32/43703_2.png) [@Jenny](https://forum.trustedhousesitters.com/u/Jenny)\ **Post date:** [6 November 2025 12:26 UTC](https://forum.trustedhousesitters.com/t/feeling-lost-and-confused-about-timing/70879/27 "2025-11-06T12:26:01Z")
Hello, thanks for your reply. Just to be clear, the T&C refer to both pet owners and sitters with regards to the 72 hour timescale. Itā€™s not something that we police, as we canā€™t enforce all members to reply within the timescale, itā€™s really there as best practice. As can be seen in this discussion, everyoneā€™s got their own way of doing things, some people move on after 48 hours and others are willing to wait longer. ---
**Author:** ![Nyjezz](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/b5a626/32.png) [@Nyjezz](https://forum.trustedhousesitters.com/u/Nyjezz)\ **Post date:** [6 November 2025 12:26 UTC](https://forum.trustedhousesitters.com/t/feeling-lost-and-confused-about-timing/70879/28 "2025-11-06T12:26:08Z")
Totally agree with you about communication. I get it now. I actually got two more applications and have accepted one, and all the dates are sorted out! Really appreciate your perspective! šŸ™ ---
**Author:** ![OnTheRoadAgain](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/flex013/user_avatar/forum.trustedhousesitters.com/ontheroadagain/32/39331_2.png) [@OnTheRoadAgain](https://forum.trustedhousesitters.com/u/OnTheRoadAgain)\ **Post date:** [6 November 2025 12:29 UTC](https://forum.trustedhousesitters.com/t/feeling-lost-and-confused-about-timing/70879/29 "2025-11-06T12:29:43Z")
> [@Nyjezz](#): > > I am starting to wonder if a two month sit might be too long, or if demand is just lower over the holidays. Definitely not and definitely not. Two month sits are quite in demand by traveling sitters and digital nomads. However, they also tend to plan their calendars months in advance. You are behind the curve on that front but circumstances change and, with patience, a good sitter seeking a longer stay may well pop up at anytime. Demand for sitters is definitely higher over the holidays. ---
**Author:** ![Silversitters](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/e480ec/32.png) [@Silversitters](https://forum.trustedhousesitters.com/u/Silversitters)\ **Post date:** [6 November 2025 12:33 UTC](https://forum.trustedhousesitters.com/t/feeling-lost-and-confused-about-timing/70879/30 "2025-11-06T12:33:35Z")
Fantastic news @Nyjezz . So thatā€™s within 24 hours of listing ? You can mark this thread as solved . ---
**Author:** ![buttercup](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/7993a0/32.png) [@buttercup](https://forum.trustedhousesitters.com/u/buttercup)\ **Post date:** [6 November 2025 12:36 UTC](https://forum.trustedhousesitters.com/t/feeling-lost-and-confused-about-timing/70879/31 "2025-11-06T12:36:12Z")
Ah, I seeā€¦ well, this was meant for one particular case: the OP. They started a topic about their situation, relevant to them. My apologies if, for whatever reason, you thought this was intended for youā€¦ it wasnā€™t. ---
**Author:** ![idocsteve](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/flex013/user_avatar/forum.trustedhousesitters.com/idocsteve/32/41617_2.png) [@idocsteve](https://forum.trustedhousesitters.com/u/idocsteve)\ **Post date:** [6 November 2025 12:42 UTC](https://forum.trustedhousesitters.com/t/feeling-lost-and-confused-about-timing/70879/32 "2025-11-06T12:42:01Z")
> [@buttercup](#): > > My apologies if, for whatever reason, you thought this was intended for youā€¦ it wasnā€™t. I never thought your reply was intended for me, I interpreted it as a general comment about hosts and their communication with sitters, and I was offering my opinion which was that every situation is different. No offense taken! ---
**Author:** ![idocsteve](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/flex013/user_avatar/forum.trustedhousesitters.com/idocsteve/32/41617_2.png) [@idocsteve](https://forum.trustedhousesitters.com/u/idocsteve)\ **Post date:** [6 November 2025 13:12 UTC](https://forum.trustedhousesitters.com/t/feeling-lost-and-confused-about-timing/70879/33 "2025-11-06T13:12:37Z")
> [@Nyjezz](#): > > Totally agree with you about communication. I get it now. > > I actually got two more applications and have accepted one, and all the dates are sorted out! > > Really appreciate your perspective! Sure thing, happy to help. I think this is the first time one of my posts got marked as a solution! šŸ™‚ ---
**Author:** ![buttercup](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/7993a0/32.png) [@buttercup](https://forum.trustedhousesitters.com/u/buttercup)\ **Post date:** [6 November 2025 13:27 UTC](https://forum.trustedhousesitters.com/t/feeling-lost-and-confused-about-timing/70879/34 "2025-11-06T13:27:31Z")
Thank you šŸ˜„ ---
**Author:** ![Itchyfeet](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/i/8491ac/32.png) [@Itchyfeet](https://forum.trustedhousesitters.com/u/Itchyfeet)\ **Post date:** [6 November 2025 14:52 UTC](https://forum.trustedhousesitters.com/t/feeling-lost-and-confused-about-timing/70879/35 "2025-11-06T14:52:55Z")
I agree with you @Twitcher I have used it twice and life is now less stressful!!šŸ˜† ---
**Author:** ![Shafofo](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/e47c2d/32.png) [@Shafofo](https://forum.trustedhousesitters.com/u/Shafofo)\ **Post date:** [6 November 2025 16:40 UTC](https://forum.trustedhousesitters.com/t/feeling-lost-and-confused-about-timing/70879/36 "2025-11-06T16:40:16Z")
@Twitcher just reading this confusing thread, I can tell the ā€œmuteā€ I applied a few days ago is working for me! Go for it, save your sanity šŸ¤Ŗ ---
**Author:** ![Lassie](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/flex013/user_avatar/forum.trustedhousesitters.com/lassie/32/2769_2.png) [@Lassie](https://forum.trustedhousesitters.com/u/Lassie)\ **Post date:** [6 November 2025 16:43 UTC](https://forum.trustedhousesitters.com/t/feeling-lost-and-confused-about-timing/70879/37 "2025-11-06T16:43:03Z")
I think it is discourteous not to contact every sitter within 48 hours, or earlier. I usually contact everyone within a few hours. I donā€™t tell them that theyā€™re not number one. That would be rude. I just say ā€œthanks for your application. I have a few good prospects and will contact you again in a day or twoā€ or something equally vague. Some sitters donā€™t think itā€™s necessary to do this, but I think the vast majority of sitters, especially older ones, are bothered when their application isnā€™t acknowledged. As a sitter, Iā€™m in that category (old and bothered!) ---
**Author:** ![idocsteve](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/flex013/user_avatar/forum.trustedhousesitters.com/idocsteve/32/41617_2.png) [@idocsteve](https://forum.trustedhousesitters.com/u/idocsteve)\ **Post date:** [6 November 2025 16:50 UTC](https://forum.trustedhousesitters.com/t/feeling-lost-and-confused-about-timing/70879/38 "2025-11-06T16:50:44Z")
> [@Lassie](#): > > Some sitters donā€™t think itā€™s necessary to do this, but I think the vast majority of sitters, especially older ones, are bothered when their application isnā€™t acknowledged. As a sitter, Iā€™m in that category (old and bothered!) Good to know, thanks for the feedback. Perhaps Iā€™ll generate a phrase along those lines so applicants wonā€™t feel ignored. ---
**Author:** ![BonnyinBrighton](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/flex013/user_avatar/forum.trustedhousesitters.com/bonnyinbrighton/32/30452_2.png) [@BonnyinBrighton](https://forum.trustedhousesitters.com/u/BonnyinBrighton)\ **Post date:** [7 November 2025 08:08 UTC](https://forum.trustedhousesitters.com/t/feeling-lost-and-confused-about-timing/70879/39 "2025-11-07T08:08:23Z")
Very useful re the mute option, Iā€™m getting similar flak on another threadā€¦ ---
**Author:** ![toreishi](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/94ad74/32.png) [@toreishi](https://forum.trustedhousesitters.com/u/toreishi)\ **Post date:** [7 November 2025 08:41 UTC](https://forum.trustedhousesitters.com/t/feeling-lost-and-confused-about-timing/70879/40 "2025-11-07T08:41:23Z")
Hear Hear ! (Not seen as a complete sentence so hereā€™s this) [Previous page](https://forum.trustedhousesitters.com/t/feeling-lost-and-confused-about-timing/70879.md?page=1) [Next page](https://forum.trustedhousesitters.com/t/feeling-lost-and-confused-about-timing/70879.md?page=3)