Hot take: AI scheduling tools actually saved my cleaning business

I was super skeptical when my friend in Denver told me to try an AI app for managing my cleaning crew schedules. Figured it would mess up my routes and piss off my clients. But after 2 months using it, my no show rate dropped from 5 people a week to maybe 1, and I'm actually getting home before 7pm now. Has anyone else had a tool that surprised them like this?

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corap211mo ago

Did it mess with your usual route efficiency or actually improve it?

alicecraig1mo ago

Oh man this reminds me of when I tried to skip a turn once to save time and ended up going three miles out of my way because of construction. I was so mad at myself for not just sticking to my normal loop. Guess efficiency's a gamble sometimes.

gray_morgan1mo ago

Oh man, that's a wild ride. Saved your business by accident, ha. Personally, I'd trade a few no-shows if the AI promised to stop suggesting I clean during a client's surprise birthday party. That's a special kind of nightmare. Though I guess getting home before dark is a solid win too. Just don't let it get too cocky or it'll start scheduling your coffee breaks.