Do you know what’s wrong with good deeds? In fact, if you do something for others simply out of goodwill, in the future they may consider it your direct responsibility. And if any payment is given for your services, even if it’s symbolic, their rights are out of scope!
There are various neighborhood dramas, Story shared by user u/wilberteinsteinWhat I am going to tell you today may cause many to think twice about whether it is worth giving their neighbors some kind of favor.
The author of this post once faced a request to look after two dogs while a neighbor was away.
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The man had recently moved and didn’t want to jeopardize his relationship with his new neighbor, so he decided not to turn down.
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The man said he didn’t need a salary, but the owner paid him about $20 for a week or so.
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Owners ended up sending aggressive text messages requesting authors to spend more time walking and feeding their dogs
So the original poster (OP) and his wife moved into a new house a few years ago and became neighbors Candace and Jackson, a slightly older couple with two kids and two dogs According to the post’s author, just days after they met, the neighbor had gone on a trip with his children, so Jackson asked if the new neighbor would agree to look after his dog. rice field.
I’m sure you already fully understand what’s going on, but the OP doesn’t. I was able to take some time off by giving them food and taking a short walk. Yes, you probably don’t want to reject someone who will probably be your next-door neighbor for years to come.
The original poster admits that he politely declined an offer to pay him, but Jackson Venmo paid him something like $20 for a full week. It was a deal and the OP was taking care of the dog for a few days. And when he had an important online meeting on his fourth or fifth day, he quickly fed them, took a short walk, and went to work.
And here Jackson showed in all his glory! OP got an angry text from him. There, in an orderly tone, neighbors demanded the authors follow a strict schedule of regular walks and pet feedings (the owners hadn’t previously mentioned). Jackson also told the OP that his house has an external ring security system installed, so he and his wife watch the author come and go.
Of course, the original poster was outraged by such an act. In particular he was furious that the new rule was introduced after the fact, about $20 a week. In general, a man tells his neighbor that he feels his behavior is rude, passive, aggressive and inappropriate, and that he will of course take care of the dog until it returns, but that the dog should no longer count on his help. I said no. Needless to say, OP received no thanks from Jackson or his wife when they returned. I spoke repeatedly.
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I have to say OP’s neighbor saved a lot of money using his services and Venmoing for just around $20. for example, according to the home guide, dog walks average $20 per 30-minute walk, and prices range from $10 to $35. Hourly rates typically range from $30 to $60, depending on location, but overall, owners charge $0.50 to $1 per minute to walk their dog, regardless of the length of the walk. pay the
In other words, if Jackson wants to walk his two dogs 2-3 times a day, at least around the block (pet breeds yet to be determined), walk the dogs for a full week. The owner certainly would have had to pay over $20 just to let it go. But the neighbors also demanded that the animals be fed and watered regularly. Either way, if you already care about your pet, you should definitely hire a professional. And perhaps try to avoid possible problems with neighbors.
People in the comments also fully agreed with the original poster’s outrage. Well, or at least pay your neighbors a decent amount and previously specified all possible aspects of caring for them.
On top of that, even with all that in mind, commenters suggest Jackson should have written a kinder text explaining his concern for his pet. A problem where he has to spend a little more time caring for his dog. “You have your own life too. You need to schedule your work,” people rationally said in the comments.
However, pet-related requests to neighbors often lead to various problems. This couple once hired their neighbor’s teenage son to feed their cats – and he lost it after just a few days. And of course, if you’ve faced or witnessed a similar story, feel free to share it in the comments.
People in the comments supported the author’s outrage, arguing that the neighbor should have hired a professional dog walker
