12: The Dreaded Bad House Sit AKA Every House Sitter's Worst Fear

The fear of the bad house sit is one that is on every prospective house sitters mind. They're like the boogey monsters of house sitting! But never fear: with the right strategies, you can avoid bad house sits. While we have certainly experienced a spectrum of house sitting experiences, we've never experienced a true horror story in all our many years of house sitting. In this episode, we share all the things that you should keep in mind as a house sitter to avoid potentially negative experiences. We'll talk about why the "bad house sit" is highly subjective: one person's nightmare could be another person's dream. We'll also share why listening to your gut and having the right mindset is key to all things house sitting, especially when determining if a house sit is right for you. Blog Post version: https://www.alternativetravelers.com/avoid-bad-house-sits/Our book, The House Sitting Handbook: https://www.alternativetravelers.com/house-sitting-handbook/>>Click here to sign up for TrustedHousesitters with our discount<<  Connect with us:Email us: https://thehousesittingpodcast.com/contact/Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/housesittingtravel/

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House Sitting Travel is the first podcast on the topic of house sitting to travel the world. In this method of house sitting, house sitters provide pet and home care in exchange for accommodation. Neither house sitter nor pet owner pays for this exchange - it's a win-win for both sides! Hosts Sam and Veren of Alternative Travelers bring the house sitting community together in podcast form for the first time, featuring inspiring interviews with globe trotting house sitters as well as tips, advice, and stories to help you live your dream life through house sitting.