Long term housesitting can completely change your life, but we made some serious mistakes that nearly ruined everything. This is our honest account of what went wrong and how we fixed it.
The Hard Truth: Most people romanticize the housesitting lifestyle without understanding the real challenges. We're sharing our failures so you don't have to repeat them.
What Nearly Broke Us: Homeowners who had zero respect for our work boundaries 2-hour "quick" handovers that destroyed entire workdays Internet connectivity nightmares in remote locations Poor planning that led to constant stress and chaos Storage disasters when living out of a tiny car
What We Learned: ✓ The 3 non-negotiable phases of housesitting planning ✓ How to set boundaries that actually get respected ✓ Communication strategies that prevent problems before they start ✓ Workspace setup that maintains professional standards ✓ Meal planning systems that work with constant movement ✓ Internet backup solutions for remote work ✓ Departure routines that protect your reputation Our Evolution: From cramming our entire life into a Suzuki Swift with storage buckets to our current van setup with proper systems. We'll show you the real logistics behind making this lifestyle work.
Brutal Honesty About: Why we stopped seeking long-term sits The mental toll of constant transitions How boundary violations almost ended our careers The reality of working remotely from someone else's space Financial planning for irregular accommodation
Chapter Breakdown: 00:00 The mistakes that almost ended it all 01:06 Planning around actual work obligations 01:17 Three phases that determine success or failure 01:42 Location choices that make or break your experience 02:05 Communication that prevents disasters 03:16 Dealing with boundary-crossing homeowners 03:34 When handovers become productivity killers 04:14 Setting boundaries that stick 05:02 In-house vs mobile office setups 06:55 Adapting to different personality types 07:41 Food planning evolution 07:57 Logistics with minimal storage 09:10 Grocery management strategies 10:52 Workspace optimization 11:46 Internet troubleshooting reality 11:59 Backup plans for connectivity failure 12:32 Maintaining productivity under pressure 13:39 Exit strategies that work 14:46 Cleaning and prep management 15:28 Handover preparation 16:52 How van life changed everything 17:29 Final reality check
No Fluff, Just Facts: This isn't a highlight reel. We're showing you the real struggles and practical solutions that actually work in the field.
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