I feel seen! It is a LOT of work. On top of getting our family ready to go on a big trip. Oh and the refrigerator, getting that cleaned out is the worst for me. I really wonder if it’s worth it sometimes, especially after our last 2 sits weren’t the best.
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I’m so sorry. I should be so that one is cleaning for oneself, also - as the home is usually left as the sitter found it. Were there any takeaways from it - any hindsight to avoid for future sits?
Yes, I get that, but I also have a family. Any takeaways? Yes. If something seems off about why they are coming to visit your town, then move on. Also, it is not a good sign if they don’t ask any questions except for how to get the key. That has been my experience so far. I am still learning and tweaking things to figure out how to always get the best sitter. Most of my sitters have been great!
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And they just verify your id not a full background check. And I think only for US and maybe Canadians.
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All sitters get an ID check which verifies a person’s identity using government-issued identification. Only the US sitters have a background check to verify criminal history (or preferably lack thereof).
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Advertising standards vary by country. It is our impression that OP sought to highlight the implications of false, or at least misleading, advertising. THS Forum has ample examples of Pet Parents that exude frustration that seems significantly due to their unrealistic expectations. As experienced housesitters, we find that a significant portion of Pet Parents have optimistic expectations about the initial process, pet parent vs housesitter relationship, pet responsibilities, deep cleaning expectations or other matters. After such video calls - and we’ve had quite a few - then we withdraw applications and move on to secure fair trade, and often ongoing relationships, with reasonable and grateful Pet Parents. Some portion of any needless early frictional experience may result from new members joining with beyond-reality expectations.
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