u/cabbydog
from application to acceptance — how long?
Apologies if this has been addressed recently. Just curious how long it usually takes from the time a sitter applies to it being confirmed by a homeowner.
How many messages back and forth? How often is there a video meeting ahead of time?
As a homeowner, I don't want to string anyone along, but I need a few days at least to sort through applicants (especially if there are multiple sits open). My response time to a message is usually within 24 hours, but sometimes longer. When someone applies, I always want to provide a personal response even if its just: I'm sorting through applicants, I'll get back to you in a few days.
Obviously it depends on how soon the sit is coming up, but I'm curious how long long the whole process takes for homeowners and sitters — thanks!
u/cabbydog — 10 days ago
▲ 40 r/vermont
We live on the lake (yes, I know we're lucky, yes I know that it is a public space) but I'm wondering about night fishing.
Even with black out curtains, the lights are so intense that they wake up everyone in the house — especially the dogs, who rightfully alerted by the lights and the noise so close to home.
And even if the lights didn't do it (imagine 3 or 4 cars with their high beams on pointed into your bedroom window)-- the expletive laced shouting just outside your window would.
Some fisherman are respectful of the hour (usually between midnight - 3am) and are quiet, others not so much. Last night they were shooting fish. With guns. Right outside our house in the middle of the night. Yes, 'fish hunting' is a thing, although why remains a mystery.
Sometimes the boaters are sloppy drunk and there are kids on board.
I'd like to hear from the night fisherman and others with similar experiences. Do your best to be respectful please.
u/cabbydog — 21 days ago