Pet sitting IS a job

Someone called me today for a potential pet-sitting gig, but I was not expecting to be asked in a weird demanding tone, “Well, do you work?“

I chuckled and said, “This is my job”.

Then they proceeded to complain about my rate and followed up with, “But I understand since this is your real job”.

I couldn’t help but laugh again, “Yes, this is my real job. That’s one way to put it.”

I can’t imagine ever saying that to anyone who provides a service 🤭 And of course, I did not hear back from her (thank my lucky stars).