Money, Cats and Awkward: The thanks you get - FML

The thanks you get

By ashy.kinz - 01/11/2021 20:00

Today, while cat-sitting at a very nice house, I noticed an outlet had started smoking. I called 911 and got it taken care of, but the homeowners want me to pay for the electrician, since it happened while I was there. They only paid me $40 for the weekend and the electrician wants $350. FML

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Charlie Given 26

Monday 1 November 2021 20:15

you're not responsible for that they should have homeowners insurance sounds like they're just trying to dick you over.

RichardPencil 30

Monday 1 November 2021 22:35

Uh, no. You should demand a reward for preventing their ******* house from burning down!

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Rebekah95 23

Thursday 23 February 2023 13:16

tell the electrician to send the bill to the homeowners

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