This unfortunately is not unusual. As much as there are SPs who complain about no-shows and the like, there are, in my opinion, quite few SPs/MAs who are just as guilty of the same thing.
Although the financial impact to you is that you didn't have to spend money (provided you weren't foolish enough to pre-pay) it is a huge inconvenience. I know I pre-book with someone and make my schedule available. To get a last minute cancellation is inconvenient and annoying. To have it happen repeatedly and then add being "ghosted" is certainly an indication to move on and find greener pastures. Respect is a two way street and to do this to a client repeatedly is the height of disrespect.
And lest I have a bunch of SPs jumping on my comments, remember I said it is a two way street. It is just as unacceptable for a punter to do the same thing to an SP. Of course sometimes the little brain out thinks the big brain with gentlemen, and we often keep booking hoping it will be different the next time. Unfortunately if they do it once and get away with it, they can do it repeatedly.
I do know in the last year with one particular SP, I had at least two confirmed appointments (one in another city) where not only was it a last minute no-show on her part but she then ghosted me. She never did provide an explanation. It is particularly upsetting to see the same SP show up on Twitter during the time you were booked, putting up posts etc. but not replying to you.
So I am adding nothing new to the discussion other than venting. Just move on. It is her loss, particularly if you are what most SPs would consider to be a good client. I am sure there is someone else out there who will provide just as good an encounter and will appreciate your money.
Although the financial impact to you is that you didn't have to spend money (provided you weren't foolish enough to pre-pay) it is a huge inconvenience. I know I pre-book with someone and make my schedule available. To get a last minute cancellation is inconvenient and annoying. To have it happen repeatedly and then add being "ghosted" is certainly an indication to move on and find greener pastures. Respect is a two way street and to do this to a client repeatedly is the height of disrespect.
And lest I have a bunch of SPs jumping on my comments, remember I said it is a two way street. It is just as unacceptable for a punter to do the same thing to an SP. Of course sometimes the little brain out thinks the big brain with gentlemen, and we often keep booking hoping it will be different the next time. Unfortunately if they do it once and get away with it, they can do it repeatedly.
I do know in the last year with one particular SP, I had at least two confirmed appointments (one in another city) where not only was it a last minute no-show on her part but she then ghosted me. She never did provide an explanation. It is particularly upsetting to see the same SP show up on Twitter during the time you were booked, putting up posts etc. but not replying to you.
So I am adding nothing new to the discussion other than venting. Just move on. It is her loss, particularly if you are what most SPs would consider to be a good client. I am sure there is someone else out there who will provide just as good an encounter and will appreciate your money.