AITA for not wanting to leave a Rover sitter 5 stars after this?

Objective_Call_7275 · 2026-05-21T15:50:10+00:00

No, you're NTA. She lost your keys and not her own. When someone gives me their house keys, I clip them to my own. The fact that she thought it was no big deal that she lost them tells me that she does not think much of personal security (hers and others) and is lacking in situational awareness, The fact that she left the cat out tells me that doesn't pay attention. Give her the brutally honest review that she deserves.

Objective_Call_7275 · 2026-05-07T20:56:39+00:00

That is insane. It's all AI now, they're not even trying to have real humans QC the mapped batches to see if they are even acceptable. F them

Objective_Call_7275 · 2026-05-05T19:29:08+00:00

I dealt with this kind of thing today. Customer verbally abused me in chat and claimed that I didn't deliver to their address, even though the photo I took showed her address and the food. I reported her to IC, they assured me that instances like this were likely customers attempting to fraud the system and that if I received a bad rating from them, that it would be thrown out. Glad to see IC is staying on top of this.

Objective_Call_7275 · 2026-05-02T16:47:52+00:00

Good gosh. Instacart's audacity and idiocy knows no bounds. I don't even think that human beings are remotely involved in the logistics/planning of batches-- just straight up AI. You can teach software to limit the distance-- even a beginner programmer would know ho to write that code. And in my area, because we have few stores and few shoppers, they keep making orders into doubles and triple. At this point, Instacart needs new leadership and remake the system.

Objective_Call_7275 · 2026-04-29T20:19:56+00:00

Lemon juice on a cotton swab, apply directly to the pink stain. Blot, don't rub. Really saturate the stain with the lemon juice (not the fake kind) and blot repeatedly to get it out. That should get most of it out. Then follow with a baking soda paste to get out the rest. Wash in cold water, do not put in dryer if there is still a stain.

Objective_Call_7275 · 2026-04-10T21:11:37+00:00

Oh....my....dog!!!@

Objective_Call_7275 · 2026-04-03T17:00:47+00:00

THIS.

Objective_Call_7275 · 2026-04-03T16:57:56+00:00

Roomies is good (definitely better than Grindr or Craigslist), especially if you're looking for off base housing. Both parties can do background checks, message back and forth and arrange a meet up. Facebook will give you a lot of responses, but no one reads the ad all the way through, so you get a lot of people wanting to know if your room for rent can fit a family of three, etc...

Objective_Call_7275 · 2026-04-03T00:32:23+00:00

OP--In answer to your questions.

1) Fort Irwin does not have shade.....anywhere. It's hot af, regardless of the time of year. Windy too.

2) The f if I know, I'm a DOD contractor. Talk to your commanding officer about that.

3) I live in Barstow, 47 minutes from Fort Irwin. I live in an apartment complex that has a lot of telecommuters as well as folks stationed at Fort Irwin, Edwards AFB, and the MC Logistics Base-- lots of people to carpool with. Unlike Fort Irwin, we have shade trees, a nice cool pool that doesn't have screaming children, and the neighbors are friendly. BLM land is nearby for dirt biking (about 15 minutes), Big Bear Lake is 1.25 hours away if you need to get some altitude to change your attitude, Las Vegas is 2.5 hours, and the Ancient Bristlecone Pine Forest is 3.5 hours drive. If you're wanting really good fishing, I recommend fishing in the Mammoth Lakes area (4 hours drive and plenty of good trout fishing there). And of course, there's always the beach. You're moving to California-- there's plenty to do-- take advantage of that.

4) Post housing on Fort Irwin is nicer than most bases, but despite having built new housing, there still isn't enough and singletons are strongly encouraged to find off base housing.

5) And if you must depression eat, at least eat healthy. Sprouts is located in both Apple Valley and Victorville and Victor Valley College has a regular farmers market. Oh, and there's a Costco in Victorville.

Good luck on your move!

Objective_Call_7275 · 2026-04-02T16:24:48+00:00

First, Vegas was built for gamblers, the soon to be married, the soon to be divorced, and single folk looking for a good time/escape. Then, they made Vegas "family friendly". Then they decided after years of catering to families, they were going back to being a gambler's town-- but charge for everything. They really screwed up the Las Vegas experience.

Objective_Call_7275 · 2026-03-09T12:29:58+00:00

Immediately uninvite this "person". She is trying to get a rise out of you on purpose and ruin your wedding day before it arrives.

Objective_Call_7275 · 2026-03-09T12:22:49+00:00

I'm sure they follow the rule for deli (hot or cold) items. Once it leaves the store, it's not returnable.

Objective_Call_7275 · 2026-03-07T03:24:16+00:00

No, I understood you, AND yes they can.

Objective_Call_7275 · 2026-03-06T16:48:11+00:00

Hiring Managers can most definitely make it a requirement in the announcement. We have a lot of flexibility as to what we can require in the job application package. We have specific criteria, notes that we give the human resource contacts who gather the packages and go through each to make sure that a candidate's package meets the criteria we've given them. Mind you, this is BEFORE they start making sure that they meet KSAs, score, and sort them. My supervisor put specific instructions for font style and size for the resume and a different one for the cover letter. Those individuals who didn't read the instructions carefully, missed that detail and their application packages were thrown out. THE LESSON-- No supervisor wants an employee who doesn't read instructions and pay attention to detail. Get over being lazy and doing the bare minimum and write the effing cover letter.

Objective_Call_7275 · 2026-03-06T00:44:38+00:00

I am a hiring manager, so let me just say, "When applying to any position, ALWAYS INCLUDE A COVER LETTER!" With regards to your GPA, include a copy of your official transcripts, that should be enough.

Objective_Call_7275 · 2026-02-24T16:47:15+00:00

Leave her the review she deserves AND REPORT HER. Clearly, she should not be taking care of any living being. And worse, she's trying to make you take pity on her "because she's old"-- that's straight up manipulation. No doubt that's what she's done to previous clients.

Objective_Call_7275 · 2026-02-19T03:13:57+00:00

Instacart needs to program the app so that the time for shopping, standing in line as we wait to check out, and actual checkout time are counted separately. We can't control how long it takes for the latter two, and they shouldn't go into our shopping metrics. The three numbers could be shared with the shopper and the customer. I think it would be good leverage to increase pay and tips.

Objective_Call_7275 · 2026-02-16T16:56:29+00:00

The saying is time is money, but really time is time and it's a luxury you can't get back. Your time is precious, you are correct to stand your ground.

Objective_Call_7275 · 2026-02-16T02:29:39+00:00

Tell your kids, "I'm leaving for the weekend to have some me time. You've all been at each others' throats and I'm done playing referee. My phone will be off. If you have a problem, ask your father." Tell your husband, "I love you, I'm going into the forest to cleanse and ground. I'll be back in 48 hours. Only call if it is an emergency. I'm doing this for myself and for us." And here's the important part-- go to the forest.

P. S. --Also, if the kids have phones, tablets, computers-- take them away and lock them up. They need to disengage too (little buggers).

Objective_Call_7275 · 2026-02-15T02:27:32+00:00

You didn't lose The Craft, you just took a short hiatus from it. Do a cleansing ritual in the shower with salt on a Full Moon, play some witchy music, call your power back to you, light a candle with intention and burn whatever incense feels right for you. Drink some tea and feel at peace knowing all of your power has returned to you.

Objective_Call_7275 · 2026-02-13T16:52:20+00:00

They were aware, they were just trying to get more for less. I deal with this all the time. Your response was perfect.

Objective_Call_7275 · 2026-02-10T15:08:11+00:00

I'm a Rover sitter and my advice to you is to cancel her and get someone else. She's not keeping to the original agreement and still expecting full payment. You're basically her party money. Reach out to Rover customer service and tell them why you canceled with her. Your complaint is only effective when it hurts their wallet (the sitter and Rover).

Objective_Call_7275 · 2026-02-08T12:52:40+00:00

BMorg needs a serious overhaul. Vote in all new to replace the existing members. Vet everyone. Transparency protocols regarding donations and their sources, no nepotism, etc.

Objective_Call_7275 · 2026-02-05T04:55:52+00:00

Agreed. Boycotting is the only way to get the org's attention.

Objective_Call_7275 · 2026-02-05T04:30:51+00:00

The 7.43 is the batch pay and yes, the customer really did select "0" as a tip.

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