Aunt Asks Redditor Who Needs Money For A Trip To Disneyland To Dogsit In A Cold Shed With No Plumbing And Refuses To Pay Them

"She turned me down saying that a few bucks won't make or break my trip."

Damjan

• Published in Interesting
• December 24, 2022

According to the American Pet Products Association, nearly 5 million people in the United States are involved in dog sitting or dog walker services. Dog sitting is an increasingly popular way for pet owners to get their furry friends taken care of when they are away from home.

Dog sitters provide a wide variety of services for pet owners, from providing companionship and basic care to administering medications and training. Dog sitting can be a great way to make extra money while helping a friend or family member.

Dog sitters are in demand, and the demand is only growing as more people look for ways to care for their pets while away. Family members often try to avoid paying for services other family members provide due to a sense of obligation or guilt.

They may feel they are taking advantage of the other family member or not offering equitable compensation for the services rendered. Ultimately, family members will often try to avoid paying for services other family members provide to maintain familial harmony and avoid any awkwardness or discomfort.

Our OP today has a similar problem. They want to dogsit and want to be paid.

They need money for a trip to Disneyland, but they need help finding work. Their aunt asked them to dogsit because her husband wanted to go out drinking.

They are supposed to spend a night in a cold shed that has no plumbing. And the aunt doesn't want to pay for it. So, they ask: "AITA for asking for money to dogsit?"

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OP asks

They need money for a trip to Disneyland, but they can't find work

Their aunt asked them to dogsit because her husband wants to go out drinking. They are supposed to spend a night in a cold shed that has no plumbing

And aunt doesn't want to pay for it.

OP has offered the following explanation for why they think they might be the asshole:

A few less drinks...

OP shouldn't have offered to do it without money if they wanted any.

"Just because it’s family, doesn’t mean they should ask you to do it for free."

Family or not...

Why does OP need to sleep in a shed?

Performing services for the family is a slipšpery slope. Some people avoid it altogether.

It is generally considered inappropriate to charge family for pet-sitting or babysitting services. If you feel comfortable doing so, it is best to discuss it with your family beforehand to ensure everyone is comfortable with the arrangement.

On the other hand, while doing something for family, you are not doing your job, so you are losing money, You should be compensated for that.

That's what we are talking about. So many boobytraps to avoid. That's why some people simply respond with "I am too busy" whenever a family member asks them to do something from their area of expertise.

What are your thoughts on this subject? Should you charge family for services?

Damjan