So here I sit. I waited for 15 minutes. Yup. No show. This is the second time she's done it. I'm DONE. Stop calling me!
I've given her some breaks because I know she has some anxiety issues and some ADHD and takes meds. I get that she might be feeling anxious about a session she scheduled a week ahead of time. But I've told her... just TEXT me. An hour's notice is all I ask. I want to help her out because I understand she's had "troubles" with previous tutors, and she seems to like me?
I'm thinking I either give her the heave ho next time she contacts me, or if I'm available, it'll be a now-or-never lesson.
Anyway, sorry for the rant...
On the bright side, it's been a busy and productive week. Schedule's been pretty full with nice respectable tutor students, plus Inktober 2019 kicked off this week! Weee!
So far, I've managed to keep my head above water. Yes, we're only 4 days in, but 4-for-4 counts!
Just 27 more to go... heh.
This challenge has really grown in recent years. I first heard of it in 2017, so this is my 3rd year participating. I have yet to get all 31 drawings in. Third time's a charm?
I'm thinking the explosion in participation could be Inktober's downfall. Most artists I know are mild to heavy non-conformists. All this participation just might quell participation!
Okay, enough thinking in circles. I'm out.
Any advice on the wishy-washy tutee is welcome.
6 comments:
Abby, I am assuming she pays for your tutoring. I would tell her less than 24 hr notice there will be a small charge for your time and loss of another student. (being able to take another student so it's a loss of monies) We had to implement a charge after 12 years because the no shows had gotten out of hand. When they make the appointment now it is told to them. It has cut down the no shows by 90%. So a fee may work. Doesn't have to be big but your time is your time and especially if you have had to travel. Okay to your ink.
Damn woman you are good. My stick people aren't even good. The detail is amazing to me on 1 and 2. Oh who am I kidding - on all of them Abby!
I guess you can't charge her - as there is probably not a way. I don't know - I do know mental illness is a real thing - but it really puts you out too. Not much help am I?
Your drawings always amaze me.
Sandie
My advice: Don't be an enabler.
Peggy, that's a good plan. I don't have a no show or late cancellation policy because, thankfully, it's so rare. I've only ever had one other no-show, and he was a dad whose kid was injured at school, and the dad was called to the hospital. He actually apologized later for forgetting our appointment (kid was okay). This girl - no kids, no job - has ghosted me twice. I think she's dumped.
Chatty, thanks. I could charge her. The tutor service I contract through actually suggests it, but I think I'll just wipe my hands of this one.
Anonymous, you're right. Maybe that lesson would be better than the tutoring she's missed :P
You have every right to rant about your tutee. I’m with you. I wouldn’t charge her, but I would bow out. She’s not gonna change.
You know I love your drawings, but your interpretations of the topics are just as impressive. I particularly love “Bait”. :)
Your drawings are so pretty!
I would have a hard time with the tutee, too. I know we need to try to take their issues and circumstances into consideration. On the other hand, to have done this so often makes her seem very inconsiderate.
Kim
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