Alanna Parrish , 33, quit her corporate job three years ago to travel the world, living off her savings to do so. When her money ran low, she started exploring ways to travel more affordably, house-sitting and pet-sitting in exchange for a place to stay. That led her to New York, where she’s lived rent-free for the past seven months, often getting paid to care for people’s homes and pets while they’re on vacation. Recently, she got a remote corporate job, but she still isn’t interested in settling down anywhere. Here, she talks about the logistics of moving so often, the downsides to a nomadic life, and how much she makes during the holiday season.

What were you doing before you became a full-time house sitter?

From 2014 to 2021, I worked in real estate for a company based in San Fran

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