About me and how I can help

[Karen63]

I’m nearing 60 and looking for new adventures. After almost two decades in education I want to spend more time around my first love (animals).
My intention is to move to Brisbane at the end of the year. I’ve had lots of housesitting experience over the years so pets are in good hands.

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[Samox24]

Hello @Karen63 and a warm welcome to the Community Forum

It sounds like you have a wonderful plan for your new adventures!

I have attached a video for you below which explains how it all works

How To Find a House Sit | TrustedHousesitters.com

For reference if you are a member, once your listing is completed you can also add your TrustedHousesitters profile on to your Forum profile by following the attached link, should you wish. This will then enable others to offer you helpful advice and feedback.

How to add a listing or profile link to your FORUM profile

It’s important to firstly understand that your FORUM PROFILE is different to the profile you have as a member on the main TrustedHousesitters’ website. We do not allow links to profiles or listings in forum topics or posts (see guidelines here), but you can add the link of your TrustedHousesitter website profile or house sit listing in your FORUM PROFILE. The process is slightly different for owners and sitters. Note - We would recommend you do this on the desktop version as it’s easier to ma…

If you are unsure how to do this, or if you have any questions at all, do not hesitate to ask, we are all more than happy to help.

I have attached a link and a thread below for top tips for first time house sitters and securing your first few sits.

Top tips for first-time house sitters

Securing our first few sits

Hello all, thanks for being here. As a newbie from Canada we appreciate your feed back. We plan to be in Italy the spring of 2023 with family for 6 weeks but then stay on for a few more months in the summer pet sitting. Our question is "Should we be applying for multiple jobs for the same time spot? or “Should we apply to one and wait to see if we get a response and then move on?” Also if someone has said that they are interested but don’t want to confirm because they may have to change the dat…

I have also attached another thread below that you should also find helpful

New sitter member how do we help the owner prepare for our sit?

Hello all, Me and my fiance just joined THS and got out first sit confirmed this morning. The HO has asked what can they prepare for our arrival? I’m not sure what to say really as we don’t know what is the basic expectations from sitters? I’m assuming fresh bed sheets, clean bathroom, clear instructions for house care and alarm system, etc. Is there a list of basic requirements you all use?

Also, remember you can use the spyglass symbol at the top of the page next to the TrustedHousesitters logo and search for any questions that you may have as they have most likely already been answered on here and of course if not then please just ask!

I have attached a thread below and it would be great if you could join in with this as we think you could offer great feedback and your input would be a great addition

How did you learn about Trusted Housesitters?

I think it would be interesting to hear how each of us came to discover THS. It has had such a positive impact on my life. I’ll start with my own story. I spent a lot of years handling a lot of responsibility – taking care of two dogs, a child, several family members with serious health problems all the while not feeling so great, myself, dealing with loss and upheaval. I raised my daughter as a single mother and had very little freedom to go anywhere. Then, about four or five years ago, after…

[Silversitters]

Welcome @Karen63 .
You have come to the right place for new adventures and travel.
We joined THS this year and have had only good experiences with our four sits so far .
You will get lots of help on this forum if you have any questions.
We look forward to reading more about your adventures.

[Debbie-L]

@Karen63 welcome to the forum. You are at the right place to start this fabulous journey and I see you have already been given some great guidance by our wonderful @Samox24.

Where and what have you been teaching? I went to school to be a teacher but found I didn’t have the patience needed so I am always appreciative and full of respect for those who can do it. I believe it takes a very special person to care for children in that capacity on a daily basis.

You should be able to fulfill your dreams here with TrustedHousesitters as there are so many sits available near the area you want to reside…and if you want to travel the world, well…you found the right place for that too!

Once again, welcome and make sure you send lots of pics once those adventures begin!

[Deborah]

I go to Brisbane very often to visit my daughter and i used to live in Qld for 25 years. I am now in Adelaide, 63, and hoping to start housesitting next year. Welcome. Maybe we can catxh up.one day.

[Karen63]

Thanks for your kind words of welcome Debbie. I have already completed my first THS sit and they have booked me for two more so it’s been a great beginning.
K

[Karen63]

That would be great Deborah.