What Do You Know About House Sitting,?

United States
September 21, 2022 4:15pm CST
I ran across an ad for house sitting, and was just wondering if anyone here has ever done it. If so, how do they get paid, or do they. Sounds like a nice thing to do, but I just wonder if it's something where you can earn. I saw also for pet setting. I could do cats, I think I would be afraid of strange dogs. More of a cat person. Since Jim died, I do need to supplement my income, I just don't think I could work a job. So anyone know about house setting?
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@MarieCoyle (29089)
21 Sep 22
I have done that in the past, for people who had animals and did not want the animals to be boarded. They even let me bring my own dog with me. All got along fine. As long as you don't have to scrub floors or do heavy work, it might work out for you and be a break from the norm. I rather enjoyed it. Got paid in cash.
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• United States
21 Sep 22
Thanks for your comment.
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@MarieCoyle (29089)
21 Sep 22
@popciclecold I rather enjoyed it, plus they had some incredible flower gardens to admire, LOL.
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@CarolDM (203451)
• Nashville, Tennessee
21 Sep 22
I have never done this and would have a hard time trusting someone to sit at my home. But many will do this. Sounds like a nice way to make some money for sure. The homeowner would pay you.
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• United States
21 Sep 22
Thank you.
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• United States
21 Sep 22
Thank you.
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@kaylachan (58370)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
21 Sep 22
Its a lot like babysitting. The person sets the rules, payment, etc. They may ask you what you charge, in which you can discuss a suitable rate.
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• United States
21 Sep 22
Thank you, I'll check into it.
@rebelann (111289)
• El Paso, Texas
21 Sep 22
I've never done it so no help here. If I didn't have pets I'd be looking for house sitting jobs.
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• United States
21 Sep 22
I can understand with pets.
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@wolfgirl569 (95858)
• Marion, Ohio
22 Sep 22
They pay. You could call to see what they want you to do.
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@RubyHawk (99423)
• Atlanta, Georgia
22 Sep 22
I’ve never House sat. I’d ask the owners what was required and how much they pay.
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