some people!

My blood pressure is still up because of something that happened to me today. I had an interview with a potential client. I am a Pet Sitter when I am not working on the great American novel! This couple called me yesterday - wanted me to come out today because they need someone to sit their new puppy on the days that they work late. It sounded like a fun job, so I moved some things around and at the appointed time - off to their home I went. The wife was very nice, very proud of their new little bundle of fur. A cute puppy - would be much fun to play with! The husband said not a word during the whole process...until....I produce a contract. I am a business afterall --- I have a business license, I have insurance, I pay taxes on the money I make! He can't believe I have a contract they need to sign. We got a bit of a round about that, but he finally signs it. Then - the wife and I are discussing my schedule for the coming week and out of the blue - he wants references. Now, I don't have a problem with this --- but don't have me come out to spend an hour at your house if you don't plan to actually hire me! He could have asked for the references yesterday - instead he pulls this after I spend almost an hour talking with his wife about how she wants the sit to be done. I should have suspected something when they didn't have a key ready for me. If you ever plan to hire a sitter--- make sure you already have a key for them! You may not realize it - but if you forget the key or it doesn't fit the lock- your pet will be stuck in that house until either the sitter can get ahold of you or they have to call a locksmith...and you REALLY don't want to pay for that! Augh!