During the long Chuseok holiday, more people are seeking extra income rather than rest, leading to a surge in unique part-time job postings. The range of job ads has become more diverse than before, now including pet care, house cleaning, and short-term tutoring.

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On October 4, local lifestyle platforms such as Danggeun are seeing a steady stream of posts related to short-term part-time jobs for Chuseok. One of the most common examples is for 'pet sitters.' 'Pet sitter' is a compound word combining 'pet' and 'sitter,' referring to someone who takes care of pets.

A pet owner who posted a job ad explained, "For the first time since getting married, my family is going on a trip, but since our dog is old, we can't take him with us, so we are looking for a pet sitter. All you need to do is give medicine, water, and food in the morning and evening, and change the pee pad. We are looking for someone available during the Chuseok holiday from the 5th to the 7th."

For those leaving home for family visits or trips, it can be difficult to bring their pets along. While pet hotels are an option if there is no one else to entrust pets to, the cost can reach tens of thousands of won per night and reservations are highly competitive. As a result, more people are opting for pet sitters, who offer more affordable and customized care.

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With the Chuseok holiday approaching, posts related to short-term part-time jobs are appearing one after another. The local lifestyle platform 'Danggeun'

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There are also posts seeking people to look after small animals such as hamsters and rabbits, not just dogs. One user looking for someone to care for a hamster wrote, "Around Chuseok, my work schedule overlaps with a long trip, so I am looking for temporary care or a pet sitter. I wanted to ask a friend, but the circumstances are not right. If anyone has an extra cage or is able to help, please contact me. I will compensate you."

Job ads seeking house cleaning help during the holiday have also appeared. A resident of Sinjeong-dong, Seoul, said, "I am looking for someone to help clean the house on the 7th and 8th during the Chuseok holiday. The house has more than three rooms, and all cleaning supplies are provided. There is nothing in particular that requires special attention, so you can help comfortably." The hourly wage is set at 35,000 won per job.

There is also strong demand for short-term tutoring for children during the holiday. One parent said, "I want to use the Chuseok holiday to help my first-year high schooler organize concepts and solve problems in modern and contemporary history," offering an hourly wage of 20,000 won.

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In the past, holidays were considered a time to relax and reconnect with family and relatives. However, recently, the perception that holidays must be spent with family has weakened, and the variety of part-time jobs has increased, leading more people to see holidays as an opportunity to earn income rather than rest.

According to a survey conducted by the job platform AlbaCheonguk of 1,338 part-time workers during last year's Chuseok, the main reason for choosing short-term part-time work was "to earn pocket money in a short period" (53.9%). This was followed by ▲"no special plans during the holiday" (25.6%), ▲"need for extra income due to high inflation and increased expenses" (22.2%), and ▲"to save a lump sum for travel expenses or tuition" (18.2%).

Meanwhile, even for short-term holiday part-time jobs, a written employment contract must be prepared. The contract should specify working hours, wages, workplace, and job description. If only a verbal agreement is made, workers may be at a disadvantage if any issues arise later, so caution is advised.