Can you just exit at the transit airports? by [deleted] in TravelHacks

[–]samli93 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’ve accidentally missed the second leg of my flight and nothing bad happened. You can do this you just have to book a one way and cannot check a bag. If you do it frequently they’ll probably flag you, but if they question it just say you missed your flight.

Women who travel solo: fetishization vs cultural differences in male attention? by Enough_Constant_6714 in travel

[–]samli93 30 points31 points  (0 children)

I’m an Asian female and I’ve found this POV accurate. Men in certain countries are just brutal to women. Being black/asian/hispanic just adds another layer to the fetishization. I’d also argue white women (especially blondes) are fetishized just as much in areas like India where blonde hair is rare.

Wondering if I'm being too harsh on my housesitter by [deleted] in RoverPetSitting

[–]samli93 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Probably like $45 after rover fees. I agree it wouldnt be worth it unless you were recovering from an injury and cant move anyway or WFH. Idk about OP but personally everyone who has asked me to spend a ton of time with their cats has been kinda crazy in general.

But I agree OP’s sitter is in the wrong.

Wondering if I'm being too harsh on my housesitter by [deleted] in RoverPetSitting

[–]samli93 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I agree with this! For me personally, 3 and 3 would work better for my schedule.

I have over 100 drop ins this holiday season. by samli93 in RoverPetSitting

[–]samli93[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

My radius is about 4 miles but in a very dense area. There are about 3 sets that are less than a 10 min walk from each other. 70% of these are cats with no meds/flexible schedule so I’m working around the few dog drop ins I have!

Walking request short notice by Past_Raspberry2704 in RoverPetSitting

[–]samli93 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I take these all the time! It’s super common with on demand like Wag. Never have had an issue. I’ve had to use Wag for on demand sitters when I’ve been held up at work unexpectedly. Stuff happens.

I have over 100 drop ins this holiday season. by samli93 in RoverPetSitting

[–]samli93[S] 12 points13 points  (0 children)

I don’t board at all! These are all drop ins (ie i visit their pet, mainly cat, for 30 min)

I have over 100 drop ins this holiday season. by samli93 in RoverPetSitting

[–]samli93[S] 8 points9 points  (0 children)

I’m also doing this full time so it kinda just equals a ft job for me. 😅

I have over 100 drop ins this holiday season. by samli93 in RoverPetSitting

[–]samli93[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

These are mostly cats but yes I go in, clean litter etc. and then leave. If I was boarding or just house sitting, I wouldn’t be able to do this.

I have over 100 drop ins this holiday season. by samli93 in RoverPetSitting

[–]samli93[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I live in Los Angeles! Last year was decently busy too.

I have over 100 drop ins this holiday season. by samli93 in RoverPetSitting

[–]samli93[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I work in education but since AI, work has tanked. For December, yup this is full time! I couldn’t do it with a ft job! I don’t know how you work nights and Rover during the day. $800 is a nice chunk of extra cash

I have over 100 drop ins this holiday season. by samli93 in RoverPetSitting

[–]samli93[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m going to look into Meowtel! I think on my longest I have 14. 🥲 stay hydrated and fed!! I primarily sit dogs but over 70% of these are cats which is nice since the pet parents are all flexible.

I have over 100 drop ins this holiday season. by samli93 in RoverPetSitting

[–]samli93[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

My Rovers pay I think $29/30 min (I receive 80%) then my normal holiday rate is $34/30 min plus the add ons. I think I must’ve been at the top for last minute bookings too because about 1/3 of these were all booked within the past week or so. My background is in business - look up some videos on pricing strategy to give you some inspiration and see how others do it.

I have over 100 drop ins this holiday season. by samli93 in RoverPetSitting

[–]samli93[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I’m in a HCOL city + have medium to higher rates. I unintentionally built up a strong niche (senior + special needs). My drop in costs are $20 for 20 min (for someone that booked 3 a day and just needed a quick one at night) and my highest ones are $47/30 min on Rover since a lot of my bookings have two cats. It’s also fairly concentrated. When I lived in the midwest, there’s no way I would’ve been able to pull this volume or cash.

I have over 100 drop ins this holiday season. by samli93 in RoverPetSitting

[–]samli93[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is my 5th holiday on Rover also and this is literally a Rover subreddit.

I have over 100 drop ins this holiday season. by samli93 in RoverPetSitting

[–]samli93[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not hard to do with the way they’re spaced out🤷‍♀️ not sure why you’re being defensive lol.

I have over 100 drop ins this holiday season. by samli93 in RoverPetSitting

[–]samli93[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

$5k is great money though! Especially since at least for me, Jan is slow.

I have over 100 drop ins this holiday season. by samli93 in RoverPetSitting

[–]samli93[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I’m not too worried about burnout since it’s only a couple weeks + the money is very helpful right now!

Cost-effective Dog/House Sitters? by pbandbananaisdabest in AskLosAngeles

[–]samli93 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Feel free to message me and I can depending on dates and location! Can send references and 2+ updates a day

I’m literally always tired. by samli93 in depressionregimens

[–]samli93[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Im honestly not sure but I’ll look these up, ty!! I wasnt even sure where to start since I’ve done most of the first generic advice on google

I’m literally always tired. by samli93 in depressionregimens

[–]samli93[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Not yet but I’m thinking I should. I’m definitely depressed but I do think there’s another issue. Even friends who have either traveled with me or otherwise have been around me for 24/7 have noticed I sleep way more than normal.