I finished a sit over a week ago. It was great, friendly, and ended on a positive note with the HO and I offered THS sit again.
I reached out as the review date is approaching.
She replied asking where the lids to two tiny tupper ware containers are. I have no idea what she is talking about, but suggested the back of the cupboard or bottom or the dishwasher.
She also sent me picture of a smudge on the wall and nick in the baseboard. She said she noticed the day she came home, but didn’t bother to mention it until I reached out.
She is 80, and I am regret having to say I have had a few sits where people get ornery about nothing to do with me. One tried to blame me for their password not working on their computer. I never touched it.
Any suggestions please? I asked why she didn’t contact me immediately if it was a concern. Again, I have no idea what caused it and won’t accept responsibility for something I didn’t do.
Also, before criticizing my use of this forum, I have excellent reviews and only use the forum when I need help.
Thanks.
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I don’t think there is much you can do other that telling them you didn’t do it or than you don’t know where something is. You can put it in the review so other people can avoid disagreeable people.
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I think you have correctly identified the issue. I would just let sleeping dogs lie and accept the fact you may not get a review. Pursuing it may end up with a worse result.
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I have asked sitters about things a week or two later when they come to my attention because they might have answers, not because I’m accusing them. You can honestly say you don’t know and leave it at that. If she mentions it in the review it will likely sound petty. You can respond by reiterating that you were really pleased the sit went so well and her pets were happy, and you are sorry you can’t be more helpful but you don’t know anything about the marks or the lids. Hopefully it doesn’t even come up.
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Thanks I already submitted my review.
She herself said that as a part of keeping her stress low as she ages she notices she tends to snap over little things.
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I guess THS becomes about cost-less accommodations.
Sadly no matter how nice you are, how clean you are, how caring you are, there are some people that are ungrateful – free care isn’t enough. ? I am puzzled.
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Yes, I did this. She said lets let it go.
Mainly because I mentioned that she cut her cat when trimming him. It kind of leans things in her direction, cutting, bumping, knicking things.
Not a bad person, just, maybe new to THS and needed to bolster her listing to be clear about grooming expectations. Thanks everyone.
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This thread is resolved. May return to post an update if a review shows up.
Thanks all! 
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