I've been asked to house sit for a gal I know over Christmas to take care of her two cats and a dog. I'm going to be staying at the house for 8 days while they're out of town. I was wondering if $12/day is a fair price. I will have to drive to work, but it's not really far. Maybe 6 miles round trip.
2006-12-11 17:21:38 · 4 answers · asked by sweet_lil_cowgirl 3 in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment
Forgot to say we discussed it, and she asked if $12/day was alright, but it was up to me to come up with what I thought was a fair price. I will have run of the house (I don't smoke, drink, or have parties) and it sounds like they will supply food.
2006-12-11 17:35:54 · update #1
You are doing her a great favor! But you will also be using her home. I would think about whether or not you will be eating anything in her house or using any electricity, water or heat while she is away.
Depending on how much of a crunch this is for you and your personal life, I think anywhere from 5-10 dollars a day is very fair for you both.
Remember, it has nothing to do with how much you think you can get out of this by taking advantage of her needing help, nor what you're thinking you could do with the money, how much you think she could afford or how much the usual house sitter is paid. This is only about the specific circumstances between you and your gal pal.
Get it down on paper. What do you plan to use while you're at her house? Will you be spending more on gasoline than usual? How much time will be taken away from your own free time to watch her home and pets?
What you're hoping to do is really break even, not make a profit. It isn't a job, it's a favor.
So while it's fair to get a little pay back for your lost time, it's not right to be looking for a wage.
Personally, I think it's a great deal that she's opening her house to you to make it easier for you to take care of them without running back and forth from your house, to work, to her house and back home, etc! I wish my sister had done that when she went on a trip and asked me to take care of her dog for a week! lol
Oh, and if she's the one that offered the $12 a day and you realize she over-estimated what the tasks were really worth, feel free to compliment her on her generosity but let her know that $10 or $8 is fine by you - especially if all your needs will be taken care of on her dime.
Merry Christmas to you both!
2006-12-11 17:37:07 · answer #1 · answered by Brynn 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't base your fee on how much money they "appear" to have. Someone can have a nice house ect..and be struggling right now. Anyway, I would say $25- a day would be reasonable. I think it depends on the situation. If you are going to water plants, do light housework ect...then maybe a bit more. If you are going to keep the veggies from the garden (since they won't last 8 weeks) maybe a little less. Hope this helps!
2016-05-23 07:53:27 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends. Were you asked to do it for pay? The expectation maybe was a favor request. If that is the case, they would give you a gift after, but be clear to start.
Why not ask them what it is worth? Are they feeding you too? Are you expected no to have company? set the rules...
Many times, house sitting is the privilege of living in a ice place temporary, rent free.
2006-12-11 17:32:15 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If the two of you are comfortable with $12 per day do it. If you think you can $15 per day, all the better.
2006-12-11 17:30:41 · answer #4 · answered by newyorkgal71 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Five hundred dollars an hour!!
2006-12-11 17:23:19 · answer #5 · answered by Ashley 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋