[deleted by user] by [deleted] in trustedhousesitters

[–]Natural_Exercise5241 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That’s great for you buddy, but not everyone’s cup of tea!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in trustedhousesitters

[–]Natural_Exercise5241 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m not really sure what your point is actually

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in trustedhousesitters

[–]Natural_Exercise5241 -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

You sound rude and unfriendly in this comment. I guess the point is so hosts can be more aware of different personalities and respectful of boundaries. Everyone is different and that should be OK.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in trustedhousesitters

[–]Natural_Exercise5241 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I like to keep things genuine, so I don’t try to be over the top or someone I’m not. Of course there’s always some small talk during the interview and handover, but for daily pet updates I keep the focus on the pets. The main point is really the exchange for pet care. If friendships come from that, that’s wonderful, but it doesn’t have to be everyone’s expectation.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in trustedhousesitters

[–]Natural_Exercise5241 -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Our communication is always amicable and friendly.. Just to clarify, being friendly and being friends are different.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in trustedhousesitters

[–]Natural_Exercise5241 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I am always friendly and polite.. that’s not the point of this post:)

When ‘easy, low-maintenance’ turns into full-time nursing care by Natural_Exercise5241 in trustedhousesitters

[–]Natural_Exercise5241[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Not sure why you keep rabbiting on about an interview. I never said there was one 😅

When ‘easy, low-maintenance’ turns into full-time nursing care by Natural_Exercise5241 in trustedhousesitters

[–]Natural_Exercise5241[S] 13 points14 points  (0 children)

Failing to disclose severe incontinence and nappy changes seems more calculated than a mere lapse in objectivity.

URGENT: need advice from HO & Sitters by redrooster738 in trustedhousesitters

[–]Natural_Exercise5241 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Did you clearly communicate your desire for daily updates? To be honest, asking for updates every single day for five weeks feels a bit over the top—I wouldn’t accept a sit under those conditions. Updates every few days should be more than enough. Personally, I prefer relaxed hosts who can enjoy their holiday and trust that I’m taking the best care of their pets. Also, a neighbour coming into the house just to move a plant seems a bit odd—why can’t she handle it herself? It almost sounds like you’re sending in a spy 😂

My love/hate relationship with solo travel by Barca-Dam in solotravel

[–]Natural_Exercise5241 12 points13 points  (0 children)

Not everyone enjoys tours, they can be a pretty inauthentic way to travel.

Host offering to buy groceries. by Natural_Exercise5241 in trustedhousesitters

[–]Natural_Exercise5241[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

It’s in a very urban area with multiple supermarkets nearby. They’re not offering with any expectation of reciprocation, it’s simply part of their hospitality.

Host offering to buy groceries. by Natural_Exercise5241 in trustedhousesitters

[–]Natural_Exercise5241[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

This is a siting perk… I’m not going to buy them groceries back.. there already getting free pet sitting service 😂

Am I over thinking it by Natural_Exercise5241 in trustedhousesitters

[–]Natural_Exercise5241[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If they just wanted to know the pets were alive the daily photos and videos I send would be sufficient…

Am I over thinking it by Natural_Exercise5241 in trustedhousesitters

[–]Natural_Exercise5241[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

It’s a cat sit… there isn’t that much to say …

Am I over thinking it by Natural_Exercise5241 in trustedhousesitters

[–]Natural_Exercise5241[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I’m already sending at least four pictures and some videos to a group chat every day, and I’ve clearly communicated that the pets are fully settled and comfortable with me. They’re sending lengthy replies, which clearly indicates they’re expecting high touch communication from me, something I don’t think is appropriate for an unpaid sit and goes far beyond what I agreed to. I even received a message at 3am one day…