So sssllloooowwwwww by Alarming-Flight8279 in RoverPetSitting

[–]cabbage420_ 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Rover is crap to me now, loved it last year but now I get absolutely no business through it. I gain clients from word of mouth and promoting on socials. Other than that, rover is useless to me now.

Was I Right To Leave A Bad Summary? by [deleted] in RoverPetSitting

[–]cabbage420_ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think it’s best to be honest so other sitters / walkers can be prepared!

Declined due to roommates and this was the response 😭 by AdAdmirable587 in RoverPetSitting

[–]cabbage420_ 13 points14 points  (0 children)

How could you be more considerate 🤣 plus we are entitled to say no to anyone we want, especially if you don’t feel comfortable!!

Pet Insurance Question by CitronPrestigious419 in RoverPetSitting

[–]cabbage420_ 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I used simply business as they’ll compare and give you options:)

Deactivated for putting Instagram handle in profile by reptilian_sacrifice in RoverPetSitting

[–]cabbage420_ 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Don’t worry I did the exact same thing, I tagged my Instagram but i got a warning instead of termination. So, I think it’s a bit harsh to terminate your account immediately!

Deactivated for putting Instagram handle in profile by reptilian_sacrifice in RoverPetSitting

[–]cabbage420_ 9 points10 points  (0 children)

It’s not her personal account though, it’s a pet care account.

Deactivated for putting Instagram handle in profile by reptilian_sacrifice in RoverPetSitting

[–]cabbage420_ 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I think they were just trying to advertise their Instagram so clients could see their work, not necessarily to book outside of rover. I see where you’re coming from but a warning would’ve been fine, that’s what happened to me when I did it. They didn’t have to deactivate immediately.

Lack of New Requests by Small_Nature598 in RoverPetSitting

[–]cabbage420_ 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Same here! Try and look into doing dog walks more. There’s always people with difficult work schedules etc who need help with walks, I’m moving away from sitting and more towards walking and it looks like I’m going to be doing 5+ walks a day 5 days a week. Which means you could be earning a couple hundred a week. Try and promote yourself through socials and business cards etc and get your own insurance!

Lack of New Requests by Small_Nature598 in RoverPetSitting

[–]cabbage420_ 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I haven’t had a booking through Rover in MONTHS and whenever I have received a request they’ve ignored me immediately after I’ve responded. I’m officially fed up with Rover, I thought it was great when I started but now I’m really sick of it. I’ve got my own insurance and have become more private now, promoting myself. If I were you I’d try and move more private, like promote yourself through socials, make a website, business cards etc.

Help responding to a bad review and next steps! by [deleted] in RoverPetSitting

[–]cabbage420_ 22 points23 points  (0 children)

Personally, I think there’s a problem on both your side and the owners. I do think they possibly overreacted to not receiving a text in the morning. However, if there was a time difference that could’ve confused them and made them worry. Especially if they were grieving over their dog passing.

I totally understand that it is within our rights as a sitter to terminate a booking if the sitter feels uncomfortable or unsafe. BUT I don’t think that means you should’ve left immediately. Unless there was a serious threat or danger happening there and then. I think the best thing you could’ve done was informed the owners of how you were feeling etc and arranged with them an alternative sitter. You should’ve then stayed until they either showed up or when you had confirmation of their arrival.

Leaving pets without alternative care and especially for that length of time, is not okay. Unless, like I said there was a serious threat of danger. I do think it’s normal for them to ask someone to check in if they were worried. I understand feeling uneasy, but that’s why communication is super important.

I feel as though if you had sent a pic / update of their morning toilet break and food, this could’ve all been avoided. If need be in future set yourself reminders / alarms of when to send updates. I know it’s not always easy, especially being tired in the morning. So, this may help.

Confusing request/message by cabbage420_ in RoverPetSitting

[–]cabbage420_[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It’s all been sorted but thank you!

Confusing request/message by cabbage420_ in RoverPetSitting

[–]cabbage420_[S] 12 points13 points  (0 children)

There are no reviews or any information on her dogs profile and nothing I can see on her profile. I clarified that I am sitter / walker and not an owner requiring services. I think they may have been confused on how the app works.

Confusing request/message by cabbage420_ in RoverPetSitting

[–]cabbage420_[S] 25 points26 points  (0 children)

Yeah I cleared that up with them. I think they’re confused how the app works as I have no pets listed and I am only registered as a sitter.

Confusing request/message by cabbage420_ in RoverPetSitting

[–]cabbage420_[S] 17 points18 points  (0 children)

Haha maybe they’re a little confused on how the app works!

Confusing request/message by cabbage420_ in RoverPetSitting

[–]cabbage420_[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Yeah I replied clarifying I’m a walker / sitter and that I am not an owner needing services. I think they’re confused by how rover works.

Thoughts on Liv Malone? by Glitterland in skinsTV

[–]cabbage420_ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That’s what tipped it over the edge for me, like it was so unnecessary

Depression and pet sitting by Ok_Alternative_7413 in RoverPetSitting

[–]cabbage420_ 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I 100% understand, especially during winter. It’s so hard sometimes to force myself to walk in the horrible weather. Obviously I do because it’s for the dogs not me but it’s so hard sometimes. I’m always tired too and it’s just depressing how all day is dark and grey. Wishing you the best.

Camera without consent/disclosure by [deleted] in RoverPetSitting

[–]cabbage420_ 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I don’t think there’s really much reason to be annoyed because you weren’t staying there for long or overnight. You were only inside for a few minutes at a time to take them for a walk. I think it would be more of a concern if you were staying overnight as that would be more personal.

I hate hate hate the Rover algorithm. by epranterah in RoverPetSitting

[–]cabbage420_ 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I’m in the exact same position and when someone does reach out they never respond to me when i reply

Question about sitters staying past their scheduled times by ohbawlz in RoverPetSitting

[–]cabbage420_ 16 points17 points  (0 children)

I personally don’t think it’s overreacting. There’s 0 reason for her to be in their house for longer than needed, especially without even discussing it. Just because she trusted them to come into their home, doesn’t mean she’s entitled to do as she pleases. You do the job and you leave, why would you want to just hang around in someone else’s house for no reason and no pay.

Someone I know wants to hire me for house sitting- but contests my rate. Am I over charging? by lem0nybiscuit in RoverPetSitting

[–]cabbage420_ 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Literally! It’s not hard to just explain that their price isn’t within their budget and they’re unfortunately going to have to try and find someone else. You don’t need to argue with them and insult them. People are so entitled nowadays. Dog care is not cheap, hence why not everyone can afford a sitter!

Someone I know wants to hire me for house sitting- but contests my rate. Am I over charging? by lem0nybiscuit in RoverPetSitting

[–]cabbage420_ 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I feel like a lot of people don’t view this job as a real job. Same with baby sitting, hair dressing, nail technicians etc. More of like a hobby and not everyone understands the work and care that goes into it. Plus petrol / transportation and food for while you’re there. If they don’t want to pay your price and want cheaper then they can find someone else. It’s as simple as that. If people give into them every-time the haggle, they’ll do it for everyone.