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Hello, those that use a pet sitting service or who would but just haven't yet would a baby in a carrier put you off hiri

Answered 5 years ago

Hello, those that use a pet sitting service or who would but just haven't yet would a baby in a carrier put you off hiring someone?

I've worked as a pet sitter for 10 years. I'm now 4 months pregnant and wondering what I should do once I've had the baby until I am ready to start them at daycare. Although I am applying for the maternity leave after I return I'll have a baby with me when I do for some of the shifts. With our other child I was lucky to be able to work around my husbands/relatives work schedule so someone was there for baby. We don't live near them anymore. My husband is home for the morning feeding shifts to mind baby but not the afternoon then is home 2 full days a week for both the day and night feeds so it would be 5 nights of dinner time feeds.
I'm lucky that I haven't really had any issues with aggressive dogs as I am "tasty food lady" and dogs seem to like me for some reason and those that are a bit wary seem to get over it pretty quickly because they realize I have treats. (I make bulk jerky cheaply)


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5 years ago
Yeah it wouldn’t phase me at all. All I’d ask is that you told me before you started so I knew 🙂

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5 years ago
No prob for me either, infact i love it! You are a trail blazer! We need more woman being able to work and wear their baby...

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5 years ago
Wouldn't bother me at all, I'd just prefer you let me know beforehand as a heads up, but I wouldn't have a problem with it

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5 years ago
I have been doing pet sitting and dog walking for over a year with my little one and people actually love that the kids are involved! Just be upfront and let them know you have your baby with you and if they have a problem with it don't stress, the next job that suits better will come along soon after.

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5 years ago
It wouldn't faze me at all.

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5 years ago
I would rather pay a mum with a baby in a carrier!
Its hard making money as a mum so I'd absolutely rather pay a mum than anyone else! I really hope you get work! I'd even hire you myself if you lived near me (SW WA).
God luck matey!