I just finished a housesit n Winnipeg Manitoba Canada. During the sit there was a horrific storm with excessive rain and tornados all around. The rain was so immense that water came in through a basement window and flooded the floor. it was midnight and I was very frightened. At the same time the al…

I just did a quick tally of my 35 THS sits and I have remained for the HO return exactly once. I have a hunch that the ‘exit interview’ was only going to result is a session of bullying/intimidation. You can write a response to their review but there is no time limit. Take your time on that one.

I don’t reply on housesitting gigs for accomodation as I have a lovely home.

Absolutely, I did not freak out when water gushed in through the window well in the middle of a stormy night with tornados touching down around me. I simply mopped up the water.

I’m curious about the notes the HO left in the kitchen, were these different from the Welcome Guide? I’ve had ambiguous notes that didn’t match medications etc. it’s not always obvious, which instructions to follow.

[image] villagegal: The thing is, the sitter leaves the first review, after which the homeowners review is published. No, this is not accurate as of about 2 years ago. There is a 14 day deadline after the sit ends to submit a review. Both reviews will be published immediately and simultane…

We live in Winnipeg, in Osborne Village. That storm was wild and devastating! It sounds like you did an amazing job taking care of things in the midst of chaos. Just because they were getting notifications from the alarm company doesn’t mean you weren’t dealing with it. It just means the alarm kept …

I am from Manitoba and this was an extreme storm!! The prairies don’t do well when there is this amount of rain, as there is no where for it to go. Sounds like you did well in a severe situation!

An exit interview, as if you were an employee.

Hi Joanne, I appreciate your input. My family is in Winnipeg, and I come here about 3 times a year. I’d love to hear from you - and yes - those Manitoba storms are scary - I’ve lived in Manitoba most of my life, but that doesn’t make it easier. The danger is real. That night, the emergency phone me…

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Waynenz 16 June 2026 06:56 29

Never heard of an exit interview, or would I have one. It’s a mutual exchange, not a job interview before and after.

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