Number of other applicants?

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Greetings Everyone,

If you’re in England, what a glorious spell of weather we’re enjoying!

My question is, have we lost the ability to see how many other applicants there are, once we’ve applied ourselves? We used to be able to see this ‘in the app’ ie. On my mobile phone. It wasn’t visible on my iPad, but I could still see the count of applicants on the app.

I suppose it’s ‘useless information’, but there are times when I really would like to know how stiff the competition is!

Thanks in advance, for any replies…..

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Hi @Rambler,

I’ve just checked it on Android, iOS, also website and…

Before applying:

  • You’re busy with another sit
  • # of applicants (up to 5)
  • Reviewing applications…

After applying:

  • You’ve already applied for this date - web
  • You’ve already applied for this sit - iOS
  • You’ve already applied for this sit - Android

If you cancel the application:
you should be able to read again:

  • You’re busy with another sit
  • # of applicants (up to 5)
  • Reviewing applications…

I don’t consider it ‘useless information’ when making decisions btw :wink:

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I agree. I used to be able to see, but not any more. Once I’ve applied, it just says “You have already applied”. Like you, I am keen to see how much competition I have :rofl: It’s also interesting to see whether I am the only applicant, especially if the owner is slow to reply. They can’t use the excuse of too many applicants!

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I agree too. I like to see how many I’m “up against”. My secret weapon, though, is that both my daughter and son are also sitters, so I have them look for me. :grinning_face_with_smiling_eyes:

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Thanks for the replies everyone. It is confirmed then. It’s another change to the website that’s rather annoying.

My ‘useless information’ comment was a bit tongue in cheek. But I suppose, me knowing the secret number of applicants, isn’t going to affect the outcome …….. whether I get the sit or not. I STILL want to know though!

PandAonTour, perhaps we should make contact, then we can check for each other. If I click on your name, and get the opportunity to send you a message, is that private?

Thanks for the idea SledgeJoyce, and thanks for checking it out for me Jpsros.

Cheers All, and Good Luck with your applications.

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@Rambler maybe someone here will look it up for you?

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Yay, someone has very kindly looked it up for me.

There is stiff competition, but not quite got to reviewing stage. Good to know. I will keep looking.

Thank you for your input Gentle Sitter.

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