I have had a sitter confirmed for several months, and we have kept an open and consistent dialogue. Now I haven’t heard from her in 26 days, and she has not been responding to any messages sent via the app or WhatsApp, and she is supposed to arrive on Monday. I can see where at least one of the messages via WhatsApp was seen, however she has not responded to multiple requests for flight numbers. I’m getting a bit nervous that she may not show up. Is there any recourse? Does anyone have suggestions? Thank you for any advice provided.
Are you picking her up from the airport and that is why you want flight numbers? Was it discussed she will give you flight numbers when she booked a plane? Are you just randomly now asking for flight numbers?
That would worry me very much too. Have you actually called her? If not do so immediately and call THS emergancy helpline if you get no response. It sounds very strange that after months of contact she is now ghosting you completely. You say she’s due Monday do you mean tomorrow- the Monday coming? This is now very last minute.. Have you got any kind of back up in place?
I do hope things work out for you.
You have a right to be concerned. Personally, I’d get in touch with the urgent THS support helpline, and they’ll try to get in touch with her.
Were you picking her up from the airport? If not, then maybe you’ve confused her by asking for flight numbers, when she may already be sitting in the country. So if that’s the case just pop her another message saying, you’ve just realised she may already be in the country, and ask is she can message you back to let you know everything is okay.
Also, is it possible that she may be on the flight right now? And that’s how she hasn’t responded.
Do you mean Monday as in tomorrow or next Monday? How long have you been trying to reach her? Has it been hours or days? If it’s been less than 24 hours I wouldn’t really be concerned. If it’s been a few days, I might be. Did everything seem fine when you were in contact 26 days ago? I often confirm sits several months out and just periodically check in with the hosts. As it get closer I typically check-in about a month before and then about a week before. I’ve never had a host request my flight info, but I never fly for just one sit, it’s always part of a much longer trip. Is it possible she’s in transit, or busy finishing up another sit, or working? I feel like a lot depends on how long you’ve been trying to reach her and whether the sit starts tomorrow or in a week.
You’re at the North Pole Alaska? Seriously? Please add your listing to your profile, sounds ‘interesting’….to say the least.
I agree with #lokstar, call them. Also, check their social media, like Facebook, to try to reach them. Others on their page could help you get in touch with them.
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Thank you everyone! She finally communicated last night and provided her flight number. I appreciate the feedback. I always arrange to pick up my housesitters at least a day in advance, so I can show them our routine and welcome them. We provide a vehicle for their use, and want to be certain that they understand our cold weather conditions and how to use the vehicle, pellet stove, kitchen, etc… so I was worried when she had not responded with flight details in the past month. All is well. Here is our listing if anyone is interested, we have two other sits already listed. I wasn’t sure how to save the listing to my profile. I appreciate the thoughts and suggestions! Check out this sit in North Pole, Alaska on TrustedHousesitters
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Thanks for the update. So pleased to hear everything is on track. You must be relieved.
Nice to hear a happy ending.
I’m so please it all worked out! Have a great trip!