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       #Post#: 17284--------------------------------------------------
       Re: Live CHAT 09/17
   DIR By: Queenie
       Date: September 17, 2021, 12:21 pm
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       --- Quote from: floridafan15 link ---
       >
       > I'm probably in the minority, but I think when you housesit
       you treat the house as the owner would. If they'd let everyone
       in a 5 block radius use the pool, you do too. It's not your
       house. You want a house where you get to use the pool in
       privacy? Pay for an Airbnb.
       >
       --- End Quote ---
       The problem here is that this wasn't clearly outlined in the
       first place.  LW is housesitting for four (4) dogs.  That's an
       absolute minimum of two hundred bucks per day.
       Let LW have the place to themself.
       #Post#: 17285--------------------------------------------------
       Re: Live CHAT 09/17
   DIR By: floridafan15
       Date: September 17, 2021, 12:23 pm
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       --- Quote from: Chicagogirl22 link ---
       >
       > [quote author=floridafan15 link=topic=312.msg17273#msg17273
       date=1631898835]
       > I'm probably in the minority, but I think when you housesit
       you treat the house as the owner would. If they'd let everyone
       in a 5 block radius use the pool, you do too. It's not your
       house. You want a house where you get to use the pool in
       privacy? Pay for an Airbnb.
       >
       --- End Quote ---
       I think the problem in this letter is that the LW was viewing
       using the pool as part of the compensation for house sitting,
       dog sitting, cleaning, and organizing.
       I don’t think the LW wants an Air BnB with a pool. I think the
       LW wants this specific pool because she thought it was in
       exchange for her labor.
       The mistake from start to finish was unmatched expectations.
       [/quote]
       Agree. I just don't think LW should override relative's
       expectations with hers because she's mad.
       #Post#: 17286--------------------------------------------------
       Re: Live CHAT 09/17
   DIR By: badpoodle
       Date: September 17, 2021, 12:23 pm
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       --- Quote from: Chicagogirl22 link ---
       >
       > [quote author=Queenie link=topic=312.msg17271#msg17271
       date=1631898822]
       > And again Hax goes straight to eleven/GoF with a husband who
       sounds like he's a doink.
       >
       --- End Quote ---
       I zoned out during that question because it sounded like a
       vent/garbage collecting against her husband.
       I think they need to get an overnight sitter and talk less and
       fuck more.
       [/quote]
       This is also good advice for 90% of Hax letters. Adjust
       expectations, talk less, fuck more
       #Post#: 17287--------------------------------------------------
       Re: Live CHAT 09/17
   DIR By: Chicagogirl22
       Date: September 17, 2021, 12:23 pm
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       Coming in hot on the coffee shop letter:
       I think a big tip is in order. I also think it’s extremely weird
       the coffee shop employee remained open 2 extra hours without
       saying anything.
       I would not make this the litmus test for a friends character.
       #Post#: 17288--------------------------------------------------
       Re: Live CHAT 09/17
   DIR By: BethinDC2AZ
       Date: September 17, 2021, 12:23 pm
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       --- Quote from: Queenie link ---
       >
       > [quote author=floridafan15 link=topic=312.msg17273#msg17273
       date=1631898835]
       > I'm probably in the minority, but I think when you housesit
       you treat the house as the owner would. If they'd let everyone
       in a 5 block radius use the pool, you do too. It's not your
       house. You want a house where you get to use the pool in
       privacy? Pay for an Airbnb.
       >
       --- End Quote ---
       The problem here is that this wasn't clearly outlined in the
       first place.  LW is housesitting for four (4) dogs.  That's an
       absolute minimum of two hundred bucks per day.
       Let LW have the place to themself.
       [/quote]
       She won't make this mistake again. It's a big job. Don't do it
       for free. Lesson learned. Also, if those relatives don't pay her
       anyway they're total dicks.
       #Post#: 17289--------------------------------------------------
       Re: Live CHAT 09/17
   DIR By: northbayteky
       Date: September 17, 2021, 12:23 pm
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       --- Quote from: Chicagogirl22 link ---
       > ...
       > I think they need to get an overnight sitter and talk less and
       fuck more.
       >
       --- End Quote ---
       Reminds me of a current tune with these words:
       A little less conversation and a little more touch my body.
       Forget the artist.
       #Post#: 17290--------------------------------------------------
       Re: Live CHAT 09/17
   DIR By: badpoodle
       Date: September 17, 2021, 12:25 pm
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       --- Quote from: northbayteky link ---
       >
       > [quote author=Chicagogirl22 link=topic=312.msg17279#msg17279
       date=1631899113]...
       > I think they need to get an overnight sitter and talk less and
       fuck more.
       >
       --- End Quote ---
       Reminds me of a current tune with these words:
       A little less conversation and a little more touch my body.
       Forget the artist.
       [/quote]
       It's a blend of Ariana Grande and Elvis!
       #Post#: 17292--------------------------------------------------
       Re: Live CHAT 09/17
   DIR By: Chicagogirl22
       Date: September 17, 2021, 12:25 pm
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       --- Quote from: floridafan15 link ---
       >
       > [quote author=Chicagogirl22 link=topic=312.msg17281#msg17281
       date=1631899224]
       > [quote author=floridafan15 link=topic=312.msg17273#msg17273
       date=1631898835]
       > I'm probably in the minority, but I think when you housesit
       you treat the house as the owner would. If they'd let everyone
       in a 5 block radius use the pool, you do too. It's not your
       house. You want a house where you get to use the pool in
       privacy? Pay for an Airbnb.
       >
       --- End Quote ---
       I think the problem in this letter is that the LW was viewing
       using the pool as part of the compensation for house sitting,
       dog sitting, cleaning, and organizing.
       I don’t think the LW wants an Air BnB with a pool. I think the
       LW wants this specific pool because she thought it was in
       exchange for her labor.
       The mistake from start to finish was unmatched expectations.
       [/quote]
       Agree. I just don't think LW should override relative's
       expectations with hers because she's mad.
       [/quote]
       For a month long house keeping arrangement, I actually think
       it’s okay for the LW to text her relative and say that she needs
       a night in the pool solo and will communicate that with the
       neighbors. Then keep the home owner in the loop on all
       communication with the neighbors.
       If the home owners don’t want to be this involved because they
       are on vacation, they can pay for a company next time.
       #Post#: 17293--------------------------------------------------
       Re: Live CHAT 09/17
   DIR By: GenuineKosherDill
       Date: September 17, 2021, 12:25 pm
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       --- Quote from: badpoodle link ---
       >
       > I wonder why LW doesn't text or call their relative and
       discuss the situation with the pool. Like, boy your neighbors
       sure are here a lot! And make sure that's not a surprise and
       they are taking advantage of relative being out of town.
       >
       > If relative is fully aware and ok with the situation, asking
       if it's ok to set aside some time to not have them there. The
       relative should back LW up on this in gratitude for the
       fabulous, personal, hands on discounted pet sitting.
       >
       --- End Quote ---
       It sounds like the homeowner likes to have people there and
       would be angry if LW turned them away.  Which is fine if the
       homeowner is...home.   I would not expect a pet-sitter to have
       to interact with complete strangers day after day.
       Makes you wonder why none of the neighbors are doing the pet
       sitting, if they are on the spot so much.
       #Post#: 17294--------------------------------------------------
       Re: Live CHAT 09/17
   DIR By: BethinDC2AZ
       Date: September 17, 2021, 12:26 pm
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       --- Quote from: Chicagogirl22 link ---
       >
       > Coming in hot on the coffee shop letter:
       >
       > I think a big tip is in order. I also think it’s extremely
       weird the coffee shop employee remained open 2 extra hours
       without saying anything.
       >
       > I would not make this the litmus test for a friends character.
       >
       --- End Quote ---
       I'm just thinking of all the Hax nuts I've met here who would
       totally have been too afraid to tell the guy they were closing.
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