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BRUTE wrote: ↑

Mon May 29, 2017 3:49 pm

brute thinks his Spanish isn't good enough to work in construction here

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Did wrote: ↑

Mon May 29, 2017 3:18 am

C40 wrote: ↑

Sun May 28, 2017 7:15 pm

Another of my fantasy lifestyle jobs is a long-term house sitting gig in some nice place 'up in the hills' with a pool, a nice view, good roads to bike on, super attractive neighbors, etc.

I imagine that if you get a good "in" with some people with either really nice houses or houses in really nice places, this could be a regular thing.

I didn't even think of mentioning it, but this is 100 percent doable, and very easy. Well, there are fewer long term gigs around, but they are out there. We turn down gigs all the time (this morning even) now that our profile is attractive due to almost 20 positive reviews from happy home owners. Once my citizenship is obtained, we are going to float around the world this way.

Is there a specific site for this kind of job offers?
Thanks

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Re housesitting you don't get paid so really not a job, no.

Make way for the JOB POLICE!

I was under the impression that "housesitting" is really a misnomer. Petsitting is the more correct term. If it is petsitting I am not interested (there is a reason I have no pets), but I would be happy to housesit.

Can someone who does housesitting clarify what the job actually entails?

Surfing/Ski Guide/Instructor.

Pick the most expensive sport you know how to play and referee or teach it.

@c40 Hope you're not calling me a job policeman. I suggested it here !!

@realperson True, almost every home comes with a pet. It can be a pleasure if you choose wisely. In terms of what housesitting entails, if you avoid nutjobs, it really just means turning up, keeping the pet alive, and making sure the house is really clean when they get back and that the specified house plants are also alive.

Owners may have elaborate manuals, but to be honest I don't read them. Sometimes they say the pet can't be left alone for more than say 4 hours (red flag + ignore), or that you must perform any number of slave like tasks (red flag), or that you must maintain a huge garden (red flag unless love that shit), or walk the precious animal 5 times a day (red flag + ignore).

Over time you get better at filtering out the duds. We have had over 20 sits and in that time we have had one nasty bit of work (Englishwoman in France), and a couple of relatively harmless nutjobs. We have also met some lovely people.

ps the pet may also have medication. Tip: old pets are the best. They don't move much.

EDIT:
Okay to answer the actual question, probably something you like enough to have as a profitable hobby and don't want to tarnish as a job.

For me?
Writing tabletops settings, writing, and gardening a small plot of land with a couple of trees.

RealPerson wrote: ↑

Tue May 30, 2017 9:34 pm

I was under the impression that "housesitting" is really a misnomer. Petsitting is the more correct term. If it is petsitting I am not interested (there is a reason I have no pets), but I would be happy to housesit.

Can someone who does housesitting clarify what the job actually entails?

It depends
Some are give my diabetic cat 12 shots a day and others are feed my outdoor dog daily and feed the chickens. Personally chill with "country " tasks and not touching any needy pet and owner pair.
Others are just be there just sitting.

Did wrote: ↑

Wed May 31, 2017 1:08 am

@c40 Hope you're not calling me a job policeman. I suggested it here !!

Now that I read it again, I think I misinterpreted your post.

Really depends on what you enjoy doing as a part time gig. I've seen some early retirees work in computer stores because they love talking to people about electronics.

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Book scout.

If including non paid jobs then we volunteer with a local animal society and the beer festival.

YoungAndWise wrote: ↑

Wed May 31, 2017 7:54 pm

Writing tabletops settings...

What. On. Earth. Is. This?

FBeyer wrote: ↑

Fri Jun 02, 2017 2:22 am

YoungAndWise wrote: ↑

Wed May 31, 2017 7:54 pm

Writing tabletops settings...

What. On. Earth. Is. This?

Tabletop RPGs? Setting are like worlds place can play in.

Examples being:
Forgotten Realms, Greyhawk, etc. for D&D. Deadlands: Reloaded for Savage Worlds

Stuff like that.

Sorry for being extra nerdy.

FBeyer wrote: ↑

Mon May 29, 2017 2:49 pm

Building shit would be freaking awesome if it wasn't for all the morons!

Hah, I'd never considered that about carpentry, but then again, I always imagined most would be thinking of building fine furniture etc.

YoungAndWise wrote: ↑

Fri Jun 02, 2017 7:47 am

Examples being:
Forgotten Realms, Greyhawk, etc. for D&D. Deadlands: Reloaded for Savage Worlds

Sorry for being extra nerdy.

Don't apologize for being a nerd! We are legion.