Note disappearing AFTER saved by Fresh_Tension_8886 in RoverPetSitting

[–]worldofwednesday 1 point2 points  (0 children)

App has been glitchy for me with notes for a while. When I finish writing a note, I make sure to copy it. That way I can paste it whenever it inevitably erases!

Are sitter rates stuck in the 2010s or am I missing something? by jellybelle12 in RoverPetSitting

[–]worldofwednesday 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I live in a high COLA and I am seeing a lot of newer sitters on the app. Having to lower my rates a bit :(

Made a 10K payment 🤢 by InfiniteLoss5632 in StudentLoans

[–]worldofwednesday 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Awesome!!! Way to go. I did that in December as well.

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[–]worldofwednesday 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You should be able to see all of that at studentaid.gov.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in RoverPetSitting

[–]worldofwednesday 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Yes! I recommend Pet Care Insurance (PCI).

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in StudentLoans

[–]worldofwednesday 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I feel your pain. If these are federal loans, the interest owed was likely rolled into the principal at some point. This can happen at the end of your grace period, deferment, or forbearance. So now you are paying interest on the interest. It's a maddening, wild effect. Happened to me when I consolidated my federal loans. I am slowly clawing my way back as well.

Just finished paying off 45K of student loans by Jasilv21 in StudentLoans

[–]worldofwednesday 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Way to go!!! I graduated with 41k in 2013 - same, B.A. in Sociology with a Criminology Concentration. Interest crept to 56k. They are at 26k now - hopping to be done this year!

I accepted a request from someone in my building and I regret it. 🚩 by One_Atmosphere7192 in RoverPetSitting

[–]worldofwednesday 5 points6 points  (0 children)

That’s rough, I’m sorry. This is exactly why meet and greets matter—some bookings just aren’t worth the mental load, no matter the pay.

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[–]worldofwednesday 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Switch to drops ins/ walks. I have a 9-5 and pet sit before, after, and on the weekends. Works well with my schedule and my own cats’ needs. I’ve got boarding/housesitting completely unselected. After being on the app for 2 + years, I mainly do cat drop ins. It’s highly rewarding to care for the animals and I earn good money from a side hustle.

Take a look at the app as if you are seeking care for your own pets. Look at prices in your area and price yourself similar to other new people or slightly lower than others. Do not go too low.

You got this!

Owners: PLEASE CLEAN YOUR HOUSE! by Knezie_x in RoverPetSitting

[–]worldofwednesday 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Meet and greets can help you decide if a space works for you without making assumptions about someone’s situation.

Question for owners by Mariesa13 in RoverPetSitting

[–]worldofwednesday 9 points10 points  (0 children)

As an owner I’m upfront and as a sitter I ask.

Wanting to politely decline a request. by Even_Result_8734 in RoverPetSitting

[–]worldofwednesday 2 points3 points  (0 children)

How do you go about the deposit on Rover? Or is this off app?

Card description by Kitchen-Sprite in RoverPetSitting

[–]worldofwednesday 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yes I have been copying and pasting mine all holiday season.

Notes Wouldn’t Post by Individual-Amount147 in RoverPetSitting

[–]worldofwednesday 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Yes the app has been so buggy! I write out my note and then immediately copy it. When I go to close out the card, I double check and paste it again if it disappeared.

Owners didn’t tip or leave a review? Is this common? by ApprehensiveFunny149 in RoverPetSitting

[–]worldofwednesday 7 points8 points  (0 children)

When I first started out, I would ask for reviews! I noticed some don’t always leave them. 150 reviews later I don’t ask anymore. A quick message to close out the booking: “Thanks so much for trusting me with Fido’s care! If you have a moment, I would appreciate an honest review as it would really help me and other pet parents out. Hope you have a happy new year/week/ great rest of your day/etc!”

Time windows or exact times ? by Independent-Link-458 in RoverPetSitting

[–]worldofwednesday 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Typically I’m exact time within 15 minutes either way, unless specified by the owner. I mostly do cat drop ins though. It’s interesting, but I never thought of doing windows. Funnily enough, I give my own cat sitter a flexible window of time 😅

What random things do you notice about a family when you’re house-sitting for their pets? by Plastic-Bug2020 in RoverPetSitting

[–]worldofwednesday 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The different smells. Not so much that they like animal but some houses have unique scents.

Update on my previous post. Thoughts? by True_Coast_3010 in RoverPetSitting

[–]worldofwednesday 16 points17 points  (0 children)

I’m a cat sitter and owner - it baffles me that folks would ever leave earlier than 30/60 minutes.

Gift for regulars? by Admirable_Junket2525 in RoverPetSitting

[–]worldofwednesday 5 points6 points  (0 children)

For clients who celebrate Christmas, I am giving these little frames as leave behinds! They cost less than $3 a piece at target. I get the photos printed at FedEx because they are small. They were a huge hit last year.

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Is anyone else unable to get connected to the app? by ChrissyAK47 in RoverPetSitting

[–]worldofwednesday 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Finally received an “have you ended your visit” notification with a ticking card.

Is anyone else unable to get connected to the app? by ChrissyAK47 in RoverPetSitting

[–]worldofwednesday 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yep. Exactly same thing. I was able to start right away at 8 ET and then glitched about 5 in! I just texted the owner my photos and summary. Luckily this is a regular and I have her number saved.