I am going on vacation in March and I asked my best friend to house/dog sit for me for 5 days while I am gone. She asked me if I was going to pay her? I got really upset. She only lives two streets away plus she still lives with her Mom (she's 25) so I thought it would be nice for her to get away. I have done A LOT for her in the past few years. Is it wrong to get upset or should she expect to get paid?
2007-01-14 09:49:19 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Family & Relationships ➔ Friends
I wasn't planning on leaving her hanging. My plan was to get her a small gift or take her to dinner...I just got upset that she is demanding cash. What do you pay someone for that anyways?
2007-01-14 09:55:51 · update #1
Well, dog-sitting is a fairly big responsibility, so I understand why she would want to be paid, even if she is your best friend. I think its ok that you got upset, since you probably didn't expect it, but don't hold it against her, especially if she's your good friend. I thought it was great that you were going to give her a small gift or take her to dinner, but if she was actually upfront about it, and asked for money, the best thing to do would just be to give her a reasonable amount, and forget about it. Let it blow over, and don't hold a grudge. Now, if she's upset with the amount you give her, then that's a different story. I hope it all works out between the two of you! ^__^
P.S. - to make you feel better, yes, I suppose maybe it was a bit rude of her to actually ask to be paid. But...what do I know. It all depends on the situation. Maybe she was polite about it, I don't know. It doesn't have to be a big deal though, so forgive her =)
2007-01-14 10:39:43 · answer #1 · answered by Amaryllis 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No, I wouldn't pay for that, unless I had asked someone to housesit or unless they had a long drive. I would do exactly what you were planning to do--take them to dinner or bring her a souvenir from the trip, or both.
She sounds kinda selfish. Yeah, I'd be upset, lol.
Does she not have a job? Good Lord!
2007-01-14 11:49:42 · answer #2 · answered by chelleedub 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should pay your friend something, she is doing you a service even if it seems small or a favor.
It does not have to be much, some pet sitting services charge as much as 50 a day.
2007-01-14 09:56:39 · answer #3 · answered by stbill 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I would want to be paid. I assume she has a life to live and she would be rearranging her schedule for you. Maybe you could offer to do a favor for her in return if you can't afford payment.
2007-01-14 09:55:52 · answer #4 · answered by InquiringMinds 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
You should pay her, after all she is doing you a favor and making your life a little easier so you could go away. You should WANT to pay her.
2007-01-14 09:54:39 · answer #5 · answered by Anne B 4 · 2⤊ 1⤋
No...she should do it for free but you can offer to take her out for bite to eat to return the favor!
2007-01-14 09:54:25 · answer #6 · answered by Missy 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Why should she use up her time to watch your pooches for free. Don't be a tight wad and pay her, or watch them yourself.
2007-01-14 09:53:24 · answer #7 · answered by waxingtheturtle2 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
give'er twenty bucks. It's not that big a deal.
2007-01-14 09:54:24 · answer #8 · answered by chrisser665 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋