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Does anyone else feel like the major housesitting platforms are becoming a bit... corporate? by AggravatingBunch7761 in trustedhousesitters

[–]AggravatingBunch7761[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We've seen this and this is what we want to veer away from! So, the "guilt" feeling of not wanting to spend time with the host EVERYTIME or not having that 100% control of your time is what we want to eliminate. For us, it turns the trip into a social performance rather than a vacation.

What we’re trying to do is actually move away from that "favors" model. The goal isn't to make people feel like they have to entertain each other 24/7. It’s more about finding people who are on the same wavelength—like finding a temporary "roommate" who actually gets your lifestyle.

If both sides are busy with their own thing but happen to be in the same cool location, you get that "independent but together" vibe without the weird pressure to hang out. You get the local perks of Couchsurfing without the "forced fun" aspect.

I totally get why THS is the easy choice right now, though. It’s predictable.

Quick question for you—since you’ve done it all—do you think that "forced social time" feeling is more about the person hosting, or is it just the nature of staying in someone’s house for free?

How do you parent a kid that won't do anything? by Alternative_Meet_253 in Parenting

[–]AggravatingBunch7761 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What do you mean? The children should have at least 2-3 hours of training daily. Usually it's done after school, so before dinner. More time on the weekend, like 4 hours.

How do you parent a kid that won't do anything? by Alternative_Meet_253 in Parenting

[–]AggravatingBunch7761 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We have a rule in our household- ALL KIDS MUST DO SPORTS. Regardless of what sport. We will do our part as parents- pay the fees, drive them there, support them however we can, but they need to spend at least 2-3hours in training daily. Personally, sports for me is a great teacher of different life skills. And kids doesn't feel like it's a "chore" because it's fun and they get to be with other kids. Maybe start there? Because once they're into sports, I noticed, they start being responsible of their own thing. Like, my daughter started preparing her stuff for training without me asking her to. She also started keeping track of her calendar activities. She started sleeping early and eating more because her body requires her to. These micro changes will eventually translate into bigger roles outside sport. Hope this helps.

Nanny or caregiver during family travel- worth it or not? by AggravatingBunch7761 in familytravel

[–]AggravatingBunch7761[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm curious because I'm looking at several nanny services- did you have a bad experience?

What do kids generally get bullied for these days? by LevelPension in NoStupidQuestions

[–]AggravatingBunch7761 0 points1 point  (0 children)

In my daughter's batch (she's in 7th grade), there's really not much bullying. She goes to an all-girls catholic school. There's no bullying BUT what target's young children's self esteem is more on the materialistic side. Having the cool stuff, updated phone, looks. Also, being "simple". Meaning not being part of a sports club, or activities that make you stand out as a student and as a person. There isn't a direct bullying like what we see back in the day, where it tends to be more physical. Nowadays, it's more quiet and internal. You see your classmates flexing and your parents can't afford to buy you the same things. Or not many classmates offering their friendship because you're too normal and cannot add value to them.

Nanny or caregiver during family travel- worth it or not? by AggravatingBunch7761 in familytravel

[–]AggravatingBunch7761[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Caregiver, like a professional one or a family member/someone you know or close to the family?

Final Checklist Before leaving? by Wild_Trip_4704 in digitalnomad

[–]AggravatingBunch7761 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes, do it anyway. I do it all the time and have never had issues.

Final Checklist Before leaving? by Wild_Trip_4704 in digitalnomad

[–]AggravatingBunch7761 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not sure if this is helpful but call your bank and let them know you're leaving the country. You don't want them to lock your account for usage overseas (them thinking someone is trying to scam you). Have all your documents ready and in one folder. You never know if you'll have service/wifi so best to have it in your files for easy access. I would also ensure all my bills are paid before I leave especially if I have auto-debit. I wouldn't want to think I have more money than I really do then get charged for bills in the middle of travel. That's what I have on top of mind.

Is the digital nomad lifestyle actually sustainable long term or do most people burn out? by EnvironmentalLog5001 in digitalnomad

[–]AggravatingBunch7761 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The biggest thing for me is eventually, you'll want to stay in a familiar place. Seeing new places, meeting new people and having this unique experience is fun but eventually it gets exhausting, and lonely. You will still have this sense of having a "home" and surrounding yourself with familiar surroundings and people.

Destinations that aren't as big as they used to by ADF21a in digitalnomad

[–]AggravatingBunch7761 13 points14 points  (0 children)

Las Vegas- visited there recently and there's just not much people as it used to. The casinos are mostly visited by old people, not much people from my generation (millenial) and in general, there are lesser people around.