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.<br /><br />The Hard Truth:<br />Most people romanticize the housesitting lifestyle without understanding the real challenges. We're sharing our failures so you don't have to repeat them.<br /><br />What Nearly Broke Us:<br />Homeowners who had zero respect for our work boundaries<br />2-hour "quick" handovers that destroyed entire workdays<br />Internet connectivity nightmares in remote locations<br />Poor planning that led to constant stress and chaos<br />Storage disasters when living out of a tiny car<br /><br />What We Learned:<br />✓ The 3 non-negotiable phases of housesitting planning<br />✓ How to set boundaries that actually get respected<br />✓ Communication strategies that prevent problems before they start<br />✓ Workspace setup that maintains professional standards<br />✓ Meal planning systems that work with constant movement<br />✓ Internet backup solutions for remote work<br />✓ Departure routines that protect your reputation<br />Our Evolution:<br />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.<br /><br />Brutal Honesty About:<br />Why we stopped seeking long-term sits<br />The mental toll of constant transitions<br />How boundary violations almost ended our careers<br />The reality of working remotely from someone else's space<br />Financial planning for irregular accommodation<br /><br />Chapter Breakdown:<br />00:00 The mistakes that almost ended it all<br />01:06 Planning around actual work obligations<br />01:17 Three phases that determine success or failure<br />01:42 Location choices that make or break your experience<br />02:05 Communication that prevents disasters<br />03:16 Dealing with boundary-crossing homeowners<br />03:34 When handovers become productivity killers<br />04:14 Setting boundaries that stick<br />05:02 In-house vs mobile office setups<br />06:55 Adapting to different personality types<br />07:41 Food planning evolution<br />07:57 Logistics with minimal storage<br />09:10 Grocery management strategies<br />10:52 Workspace optimization<br />11:46 Internet troubleshooting reality<br />11:59 Backup plans for connectivity failure<br />12:32 Maintaining productivity under pressure<br />13:39 Exit strategies that work<br />14:46 Cleaning and prep management<br />15:28 Handover preparation<br />16:52 How van life changed everything<br />17:29 Final reality check<br /><br />No Fluff, Just Facts:<br />This isn't a highlight reel. We're showing you the real struggles and practical solutions that actually work in the field.<br /><br />Resources:<br />Get 25% off Trusted Housesitters: https://www.trustedhousesitters.com/refer/RAF582519/?utm_source=copy-link&utm_medium=refer-a-friend&utm_campaign=refer-a-friend<br /><br />Follow Our Journey:<br />Instagram: @lifewithnoanchor<br />Facebook: @LifeWifNoAnchor<br />X: @LifeWifNoAnchor
