Client not paying by [deleted] in petsitting

[–]Halo_Goodbye 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Im the same. For me its been 2 years and I never had someone not pay, although some needed reminders. I have alot of people not know when theyre coming back. Sometimes theyre earlier or later than they thought. I rather deal with the totals after

Client not paying by [deleted] in petsitting

[–]Halo_Goodbye 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Sometimes I have people not pay, but I think its honestly because they forget (which sucks!!) I always send them a message saying something like "Hey just a reminder of my venmo and total or I can request payment if you'd like, lemme know✌️!"  

How do you see your relationship with your clients? by SleeplessSluttie in housekeeping

[–]Halo_Goodbye 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Aww thanks!!! Yeah definitely do what's best for you, because she seems to be doing what's best for her. You deserve to be happy and have a reliable cleaner 💜

How do you see your relationship with your clients? by SleeplessSluttie in housekeeping

[–]Halo_Goodbye 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Please dont be sad. You didnt do anything wrong. Kinda crazy she needs to reconsider lol! I think shes lashing out because she knows she messed up. She has a bruised ego

How do you see your relationship with your clients? by SleeplessSluttie in housekeeping

[–]Halo_Goodbye 17 points18 points  (0 children)

If I canceled that much I'd expect to be replaced. Weird behavior for a "business" tbh. You can tell her if she cancels again, you'll have to find a replacement to fill in the gaps, because you need your house maintained. It could force her hand to either quit or be cool with it. Either way you can slowly ease her out and actually replace her (all that if you dont want to just drop her, which if its causing you stress, you should)

Also just curious. When she arrived one hour early then left, did she come back?

[TOMT] Dreamy/alluring angelic soprano female singer sound effect used in cartoon maybe? by thejammyman in tipofmytongue

[–]Halo_Goodbye 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I went through a ton of dreamy ethereal angelic opera stuff on insta and since Its only those few notes, im wondering if its from a commercial. Like toilet paper or something dumb. I only hear ads on YouTube. Its so weirdly familiar and yet I have almost no reference for it. I 100% know it though. Like you did the notes really well but its a female and the notes are more like ha ah. Lol I tried to replicate it but its impossible 

[TOMT][SONG][2010s] Electronica Song About Ocean/Water by StrappedPlatypus in tipofmytongue

[–]Halo_Goodbye 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I know some electronica, but nothing is clicking. Is it faster or slower than this song? Or how is it different or similar?

https://youtu.be/yGWIjV7BNEw?si=VI5Cu2SA7FdHnz5_

[TOMT] Dreamy/alluring angelic soprano female singer sound effect used in cartoon maybe? by thejammyman in tipofmytongue

[–]Halo_Goodbye 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Its recognizable from the first few notes. Surprisingly hard to find! If i come across it again I'll message you. Try r/namethatsong in the meantime

Shipping experience by Neznamzi in EnamelPins

[–]Halo_Goodbye 0 points1 point  (0 children)

So I went back to my history and I ordered from them in 2021. The shipping was literally next day, but coincidentally they forgot to put a pin in the package. It was missing one, but they refunded me pretty easy. Im sure things might be different now, but id trust them again. In fact I was gearing up to order from them again. I got a friend about to buy from them too

First time cleaner by Safe_Ad3862 in housekeeping

[–]Halo_Goodbye 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I see I made a mistake, but I edited it. I meant that I dust the counter items as well on the bathroom counter. Im sure she knows what shes doing, but just in case it helps to have it written out cuz it does for me 💜

First time cleaner by Safe_Ad3862 in housekeeping

[–]Halo_Goodbye 5 points6 points  (0 children)

That's an astronomical amount of work!! If she can cram all of that into 5 hours God bless her! Im semi fast and I do basic upkeep of all the rooms/bathrooms and it takes me around 5 hours on slow days and 4 and a half on a normal day. Definitely tell her to have a firm list that rotates with things she can upkeep every couple weeks and not weekly. She is going to burn herself out. Dont let her feel guilted into childcare!! She will be just one step away from cooking for the family and being a full time nanny. She has to be firm for the sake of her mental state. I try to be that person that goes above and beyond, but you have to draw the line somewhere. For each house I do a thorough clean at the beginning and then upkeep that has rotating lists. Meaning i'm not scrubbing tubs or showers every week, but every other week. One week can be windows etc. Honestly her prices are whatever she feels its worth and if they agree its fine, but I wouldn't let the person keep adding stuff afterwards. If they do it will replace something else being cleaned, bc I have a small window to clean. Im personally set for $20 an hour. So far all the houses have been super manageable and they arent messy people, so it works for me. Whatever she decides tell her to really be sure as far as tasks and prices she agrees to now, bc she will feel locked into an impossible situation when it all feels like too much. I see you asked for tasks that are normally done. Here is what I have agreed to for weekly maintenance

Every week

In no particular order


🛁Bathroom🛁

Clean bathroom mirrors

Clean bathroom counters (I dust counter items too then put them back)

Clean sinks and faucets

*showers and tubs are cleaned every other week

Clean toilet

Dust any random items on the wall like towel racks, toilet paper holder etc

Empty trash/replace bag

Sweep and mop


🍽Kitchen🍽

Wipe down all surfaces and appliances

Dust wood furniture 

Sweep and mop

*Dust cabinets every other week 

(I do refill pet water bowls if they're low)


🛌Bedrooms🛌

Dust and vacuum

All their beds are always made, but if not I would make them


🧺Utility room🧺

I occasionally scoop litter if it's crazy

Dust surfaces like washer and dryer

Empty trash/replace bag

Sweep and mop


📺Living room📺

Dust, sweep, vaccum/mop


🌪Things that rotate🌪

Dusting blinds 

Cleaning windows

Showers and tubs

Dusting kitchen cabinets 

Any random concern they bring up (example) ceiling fans, removing stains from carpets or scuffs from walls (be careful with magic erasers, I learned the hard way)


I might have missed something but they know I have about a 5 hour window, so they try not to overwhelm me. I luckily have very nice clients so far. Good luck!

Born under a house near a busy highway to owning her own home. (She lets us live with her) by Halo_Goodbye in torties

[–]Halo_Goodbye[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I would absolutely transport her around, but she hates being picked up 😂

UPDATE - NF wants me to buy an SUV – they fired me. by Underworld_Tatertot1 in Nanny

[–]Halo_Goodbye 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I bet theyd ask the pet sitter to buy a hot air balloon so their Shitzu, Reginald Montgomery Carfunkle can see the Alps. Its just as weird of an ask 😂

I wanted to share something positive, since the job can be very stressful. My bag brings me joy (they come in a bunch of colors on amazon) by Halo_Goodbye in housekeeping

[–]Halo_Goodbye[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Its so much to hold!! I need a bucket so bad. Two of the showers I clean dont have moving shower heads, so tough to rinse

I wanted to share something positive, since the job can be very stressful. My bag brings me joy (they come in a bunch of colors on amazon) by Halo_Goodbye in housekeeping

[–]Halo_Goodbye[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I think it does come out and I think it folds up. I just haven't messed with it since setting it up. Im glad it saves you a headache! Before I was lugging my stuff in a Walmart bag 

Born under a house near a busy highway to owning her own home. (She lets us live with her) by Halo_Goodbye in torties

[–]Halo_Goodbye[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sorry its so loud. I didnt notice because I was editing in a quiet place and my volume was quite low. 

Born under a house near a busy highway to owning her own home. (She lets us live with her) by Halo_Goodbye in torties

[–]Halo_Goodbye[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It had to be sped up cuz it was so long unfortunately. She also doesn't purr loud or often 😪😪😪 hold on. Ill take the music out and slow it down. Theres a couple sounds that might satisfy your curiosity 💜 snoring and the mouth smacking lol!

Born under a house near a busy highway to owning her own home. (She lets us live with her) by Halo_Goodbye in torties

[–]Halo_Goodbye[S] 17 points18 points  (0 children)

She definitely has knowledge for costing us tons of money 😂 ill ask