Coworker demands $2000 for taking care of woman's cat during her 6-month deployment, ruining work friendship: 'No money was promised before I left'

Trusting someone to take care of your pet while you're away is no small thing. For many of us, our furry companions aren't just pets, they're family. So when a friend agrees to watch them, it's a big act of trust and usually understood as a kind favor, not a paid gig. After all, cats and dogs don't need round-the-clock attention like kids do (even if we sometimes treat them that way). But every now and then, the line between friendship and business gets a little blurry.

One woman learned that the hard way after returning from a six-month deployment to find her "friend" and coworker expecting a massive paycheck for cat-sitting. Despite covering all the pet's expenses during her absence and giving an extra $300 as a thank-you, her coworker demanded an additional $2,000, arguing they should be paid at the same rate as a professional pet boarding service. Now she's turned to the internet to find out who's being the unreasonable one here.

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AITA for not wanting to pay my friend $2K for watching my cat?

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If no money was agreed upon beforehand, it's really crazy to demand so much after-the-fact!
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When I catsit for my friends I do it for free, but I understand that a whole six months of that responsibility could warrant some cash.
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