Not the downvoter, but my thoughts are: It doesn't really matter whether the bond is going to the company or a third party. The point is you're out of pocket f

Not the downvoter, but my thoughts are: It doesn't really matter whether the bond is going to the company or a third party. The point is you're out of pocket for a large amount of money before starting to work, ostensibly to earn money. Most people simply aren't in a position to put down that kind of deposit in order to start earning, especially not for a low-paying contract-based "gig" job like this kind of pet-walking.