Ethical dilemma involving money and a secret?

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I finished watching over a neighbors dog today after four days while he worked and his wife is away. He gave me $100 and was crying when I kept saying no and that he appreciates me taking care of the dog and how he abandoned her to go to work. Between that and him telling me the same things over and over in the same conversation, something is up. Anyway I took the money to get him to stop crying and he wasn't going to take no for an answer. He told me not to tell his wife and it wasn't part of the payment but a gift from Roxy (the dog). He said it was his money and he can give it to me. I asked if I could tell his wife he already paid me so she's not giving me more and he said no, and told me again it was a gift from his dog. I don't know what to do. I'm worried about his frame of mine. We live across the street so I don't want any feathers ruffled. HELP.

Update:

She did know I was watching, she's the one who asked. I don't feel comfortable taking care of the dog anymore though as they pay me too much and I don't want them to get mad at me for saying no to it.

Anonymous · Answer

He was supposed to be home but went somewhere else instead, where i can only stipulate.mso he doesnt want his wife to know. U were paid, werent u? So what is the problem? Just keep your lips buttonned up

Bent Snowman · Answer

You think he's cheating and didn't go to work, but went on some trip with his mistress, right? I don't think you need help, just don't watch his dog next time. If you want to meddle more, that's your prerogative, so make your choice.

Pearl L · Answer

i wouldnt watch his dog again if youre worried about the way he was acting

Kiss Me Kate · Answer

well-the hundred dollars is a typical sum for dog watching for 4 days-so don't think they gave you too much money--the fact that he was crying could mean 1000 things--none of which you should concern yourself with.  I would just try to avoid the wife if possible.  if she comes over with money-just say---"oh absolutely not--it was my pleasure to help out!"  refuse the money-don't tell her that her hubby already paid...don't try to make it seem like you didn't get the money either---just a small like of omission!

Phil M · Answer

For whatever reason, he doesn't want his wife to know he had someone watch the dog. I wouldn't speak of it any more. I don't think I would want to help him any more either.

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