Just completed a sit where the HO lost the plot upon return and started shouting and swearing at me. I spoke to THS about the HO.
In a number of years and over 20 5* star reviewed sits have I ever had to deal with such a HO. Anyone else been this unfortunate?
Never. Wow!
What made them so angry?
Gobsmacked.
No, I haven’t dealt with that from a HO.
Such behaviors indicate a build up of stress and difficulty handling emotions. Regardless, it is not on. You are safely removed now?
Hi @PVGemini
He was annoyed by me putting covered excess cat food in the fridge (which we agree previously) and I stupidity left the fridge door open when I saw the HO return and struggling with bags.
Hi @MaggieUU
I returned home on Friday. Thanks
You paused what you were doing to HELP the owner with his bags, and in so doing left the fridge door open for 1-2 minutes, and he yelled/swore at you?
Amazing.
Thanks @PVGemini .
Walked on egg shells post this.
15 years house sitting and never come across such behaviour
Good luck with writing your review!!!
Nothing like that over 20+ sits. If anyone did that, I’d put them in their place and make sure my review reflected their instability.
His behavior sounds out of proportion. Imagine if a sitter had actually done something seriously wrong by accident. What would he do then?
Fatigue and alcohol?
No excuse, I hope you gave as good as you got.
Ahhhh @richten1 so sorry you had to go through this. It’s so degrading.
A client once shouted at me in front of everyone in the office. There and then I gave notice, I won’t be shouted at. I gave a handover and left. A month later they asked me to please reconsider, as the new person didn’t work out. I agreed, on my terms, and not in direct contact with the shouter. They’re still a client, about 7 years later. Turns out they went through a lot of stress too, so it wasn’t all personal. But still, it hurt.
Just got out of there. He offered me a coffee 10 minutes later.
Thanks. A difficult review I feel as the HO took me for 2 meals out, cooked 2 meals for me and provided groceries but I can’t ignore this and other incidents like the HO telling me they monitored their smart lights and I’d left one on at night!
Hi @botvot
Hope you guys are good? Thanks for your support. Yes not good.
Toxic behaviour at its best. Carrot and stick. You hit someone, and to make up for it, you’re overly nice. I’d be cautious if someone behaves like that.
It must have been really awkward and annoying.
The closest I have experienced is the husband shouting at the wife in my presence and it was really awkward. Fortunately, it was just before they left for their trip.
Reminded me of one of my first relationships as an 18 year old. It was incredibly toxic where she would shout and scream then be cool the next minute.
@richten1 . You should have taken the covered excess cat food out of the fridge, uncovered it, and tipped it over his head!
Thanks @Colin you gave me a laugh. Oh and I felt like it!