Also called: House Sitter
Lives in or visits homes to watch over them and care for pets while owners travel.
He stays in a family's home for two weeks, walking the dogs, watering plants, bringing in mail and sending daily photo updates.
Often a side gig.
Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
No formal education, about 0 years after high school. No formal education; bonded and insured sitters get more work.
Ways in: On-the-job training, Self-taught. Training cost: Under $15k.
Growing faster than average.
Low risk for 10 years. Smart cameras help owners watch in, but feeding pets and caring for a home needs someone there.
Age 14+. One way to start: Offer neighbors daily pet feeding, mail and plant care while they travel; Rover needs 18
Classes: Animal science (FFA/Ag CTE), Business, Health.
Official data: O*NET occupation 39-2021.
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