House Sitting for a Mini-Retirement
One of the fastest growing popular trends in the world is [tag-tec]house sitting[t/ag-tec].
I love the fact that if there is really something you want to do in life you can find a way to do it. All it takes is a little creativity and willingness to try something different.
I spoke to a friend of mine yesterday who said she stumbled across an article about this new trend as an inexpensive travel option.
It’s true, people need to escape the burdens of daily life for awhile–from things like mowing the lawn, pulling weeds, painting, gardening, remodeling, home repairs, pet care, checking the mail, and paying their bills. Even a break from nosy neighbors is reason enough to get away for a while.
This is where you come in.
Weeds don’t pull themselves. Bills don’t pay themselves.Most pets won’t feed themselves. Yet, the grass keeps growing beneath their feet. Ironically, people become tied to their homes by the same responsibilities that they are trying to escape.
What homeowners need are honest people to occupy their homes. People who desire a change of scenery, for example, or save for homes of their own. People who wish to be closer to their own families; writers seeking peace, quiet, and inspiration. And they definitely need people who understand their specific requirements, and someone they can trust.
You can sign up at www.housecarers.com, an online search and screen database for house sitters and homeowners to share information. A unique search utility allows users to screen thousands of registered house sitters according to age, location, occupation, and just about any other requirements that they select.
As a house sitter, you can find free accommodations in exchange for house sitting. The best part is this service is available all over the world.
What a great way to find cheap accommodations for a six month mini-retirement in your favorite part of the world. Not sure where you will end up retiring? You can try a number of different places by house sitting until you find the perfect place to settle.