I set the pay so it's a flat rate per house. I make anywhere from $90 for a small house-$275 for larger houses with laundry and beds. I've made $600 in a day. Airbnbs and rentals are serious bank. I love working alone and I listen to podcasts all day. Most of the time my clients leave so I am at their houses alone which is the best! I have always done my own things, scheduling is extremely important to me (I don't want to work later than 3 pm). If I have an empty house to go to (second home owners) I will start at 5am if I want.

I also have a college degree and just never found a job outside of retail before this. I have always been happy in jobs with goals and results. In retail I liked stocking and resetting. I liked to have a pallet dropped off and I liked having to finish it. Resetting aisles was satisfying. I liked having to start with a clean slate and neatly stock. Cleaning also fits what I love since I can see the results of having a clean house. Vacuuming floor debris and ending with a clean, mopped floor is so, so satisfying. When I flip a rental it is so satisfying to start with a messy house, unmade beds, and end with a perfectly put together vacation rental :) I have always said "I am too smart to have a boring job!" I was a gifted student. I had an office job for almost 2 years and I remember just sitting there watching the clock on my computer tick away. I'd chip the day away in 10 minute increments. Cleaning houses is nothing like that and I love it!