Security cameras in the clients home--would you be comfortable?
I just had a meet and greet with a new client. It went fairly well, I told them I would be happy to watch their dogs, and at the very end of our half hour meet and greet they told me they have cameras in their home. I immediately felt my face turn pink, and my only response was "where?" They pointed in a few directions, but I could only see one out in the open. The dogs seemed great, the people were nice, and they do have a very nice home. I would never do anything irresponsible in a clients home and would never disrespect their home, dogs or property, but something about knowing cameras were going to be on me and the fact that I didn't know where they were made me uneasy. I already told the family I would sit for them, but haven't accepted the stay yet. What would you do in this situation?
I always ask if my clients have cameras in their home and where they are. As you said I would never disrespect their property, but I feel much more comfortable knowing. You can even see it as a good thing, because they will see what a great job you are doing taking care of their home and pets!
I thinks it's something to get used to, the way of the fututre
I just started a House sitting job and the owners originally said the alarm didn't work or wasn't attached to anything. After walking in I found myself with a camera in my face and in the living room. I'm creeper out by the lying.
You get used it it. At first cameras really bothered me. My biz is based on trust. If I wanted a job as a film actress I would pursue that instead! Rover's contract makes it legal for folks to use cameras. If someone uses cameras to micromanage/hurt you however, speak up.
I thought by law they have to reveal if they have cameras. ? Perhaps I'm wrong? They cannot pop up later and say oh, by the way, I saw on camera you took my dog out at 10 instead of 9 as I requested. /??????
Here after having a few uncomfortable stays with cameras. I have been micromanaged a lot through cameras. I believe if you have that little of trust (to where you're checking them routinely on vacation), you should have a friend housesit, not a reputable sitter.