• bull⚡
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    1 year ago

    Urgh mum just called to ask if I can house/dog sit for them for 4 weeks in August/September while they go on another US holiday. Usually I’d go and do it if it’s a week or two but now that I’m expected back in the office, I’d have to commute from friggin Melton and leave $2.2k worth of Docklands apartment empty… the entire reason why I live here is to avoid the shit commute, so I’ve said no. Besides, I think I might want to go on my own holiday around then but I haven’t planned anything.

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      1 year ago

      Are your folks retired? I feel that sometimes those who are retired seem to forget what it’s like to work five days a week and do what we’re doing day in and day out and how exhausting it is. Hopefully yours understands why you said no.

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        1 year ago

        Yeah both retired. Mum only just retired a few months ago from a high level job so she knows all about it. She was fine with me saying no, albeit disappointed because me house/dog sitting is by far the best option for them and the dog.

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            1 year ago

            Nah he wouldn’t do well in my apartment. He’s used to being able to go outside whenever he needs to and would probably freak out when I went to work.