Henkjan
About Henkjan
I'm a reliable Dutch digital nomad (copywriter & editor) looking to housesit. I love combining housesitting and working as it allows me to slow travel: live like a local an get to know the area in unique ways.
You see, I gave my cushy 60+ hours a week corporate job with a multinational in January 2016. By travelling and freelancing, I enjoy a ...
I'm a reliable Dutch digital nomad (copywriter & editor) looking to housesit. I love combining housesitting and working as it allows me to slow travel: live like a local an get to know the area in unique ways.
You see, I gave my cushy 60+ hours a week corporate job with a multinational in January 2016. By travelling and freelancing, I enjoy a much better work/life balance. I've started out in Australia and haven't looked back since.
I travel solo and have a car of my own (in the EU). I divide my time between exploring the area I happen to be in and working for my customers. The latter range from massive multinationals (like Oracle) to small startups.
I don't ask for much: a reasonable internet connection (a plus if there's 4G in your area), a place to work (this can be local café too), a warm shower, a heated bedroom and a parking spot for my car.
Why I want to house sit
It's a unique way to see more of the world and be able to live and work anywhere at the same time. Life is way too short, and I was bored with spending most of it between 4 office walls.
As I'm self-employed, I can manage my work, exploring the area and taking care of your pets/property just fine.
My experience
The last 2 years I've travelled/worked/lived/AirBnB'ed in Australia, South Korea, The Netherlands, France and Spain.
I got rave reviews when I stayed with others via Airbnb. Check out my profile here: www.airbnb.ca/users/show/52118639 or check out my adventures on Instagram via @SCHRVR.
Although I'm quite active on the latter, I always ensure both my own and my house sitters' privacy. So I won't be posting pictures of your property or pets and never reveal the exact location of where I'm staying.
I've also stayed with friends in The Netherlands and helped them out while they were remodelling an old farm into a large house.
This year I've mainly done housesits in France. (Via similar services) The longest one (multiple months) on a large estate in the south of France with 3 dogs, 6 cats and 20+ birds (peacocks, pheasants, pigeons, chickens, etc.) to feed and a large garden & swimming pool to maintain. I also acted as the host for Airbnb guests who stayed there over the summer.
I love animals, am a non-smoker, avid hiker, swimmer and runner. I’m also very handy when it comes to home improvement and gardening. I even know my around cleaning and maintaining a swimming pool. (I'm my own gardener, carpenter, electrician, IT-guy, etc.)
In my previous life, I was an editor for the Global Content Marketing team at Exact - one of the fastest-growing international business software companies in the world at the time. There, I handled multiple extremely high-pressure projects daily.
Meaning - I'm incredibly organised by design, used to solving problems by myself, working with others when I need to and don't panic if anything unexpected happens. (And it always does. ;-) )
Moreover, since my work revolves around writing and thinking up the next creative thing for my customers, you'll find me behind my laptop. And when I'm not working I'm exploring the area. So I'm not exactly stirring up the neighbourhood.
Reviews (1)
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Linda - Montagny-lès-Beaune, France
08 January - 23 January 2017
Henkjan was only looking after my cats for a short time, but everything seemed fine on my return. Would be happy to recommend him.
Henkjan was only looking after my cats for a short time, but everything seemed fine on my return. Would be happy to recommend him.
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External references (1)
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A. - Character Reference
25 September 2017
This is your guy! I’ve worked with Henkjan for years as a colleague and know him to be honest, reliable and well-organised. An intelligent, ambitious and broadly oriented individual. Furthermore, he is trustworthy, friendly and pretty resourceful. A perfect match for you.
I wouldn’t hesitate in ...This is your guy! I’ve worked with Henkjan for years as a colleague and know him to be honest, reliable and well-organised. An intelligent, ambitious and broadly oriented individual. Furthermore, he is trustworthy, friendly and pretty resourceful. A perfect match for you.
I wouldn’t hesitate in recommending him to anyone.- Organised
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- Reliable
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- Self-sufficient
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- Tidy
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About Henkjan
I'm a reliable Dutch digital nomad (copywriter & editor) looking to housesit. I love combining housesitting and working as it allows me to slow travel: live like a local an get to know the area in unique ways.
You see, I gave my cushy 60+ hours a week corporate job with a multinational in January 2016. By travelling and freelancing, I enjoy a much better work/life balance. I've started out in Australia and haven't looked back since.
I travel solo and have a car of my own (in the EU). I divide my time between exploring the area I happen to be in and working for my customers. The latter range from massive multinationals (like Oracle) to small startups.
I don't ask for much: a reasonable internet connection (a plus if there's 4G in your area), a place to work (this can be local café too), a warm shower, a heated bedroom and a parking spot for my car.
I'm a reliable Dutch digital nomad (copywriter & editor) looking to housesit. I love combining housesitting and working as it allows me to slow travel: live like a local an get to know the area in unique ways.
You see, I gave my cushy 60+ hours a week corporate job with a multinational in January 2016. By travelling and freelancing, I enjoy a much better work/life balance. I've started out in Australia and haven't looked back since.
I travel solo and have a car of my own (in the EU). I divide my time between exploring the area I happen to be in and working for my customers. The latter range from massive multinationals (like Oracle) to small startups.
I don't ask for much: a reasonable internet connection (a plus if there's 4G in your area), a place to work (this can be local café too), a warm shower, a heated bedroom and a parking spot for my car.
Why I want to house sit
It's a unique way to see more of the world and be able to live and work anywhere at the same time. Life is way too short, and I was bored with spending most of it between 4 office walls.
As I'm self-employed, I can manage my work, exploring the area and taking care of your pets/property just fine.
My experience
The last 2 years I've travelled/worked/lived/AirBnB'ed in Australia, South Korea, The Netherlands, France and Spain.
I got rave reviews when I stayed with others via Airbnb. Check out my profile here: www.airbnb.ca/users/show/52118639 or check out my adventures on Instagram via @SCHRVR.
Although I'm quite active on the latter, I always ensure both my own and my house sitters' privacy. So I won't be posting pictures of your property or pets and never reveal the exact location of where I'm staying.
I've also stayed with friends in The Netherlands and helped them out while they were remodelling an old farm into a large house.
This year I've mainly done housesits in France. (Via similar services) The longest one (multiple months) on a large estate in the south of France with 3 dogs, 6 cats and 20+ birds (peacocks, pheasants, pigeons, chickens, etc.) to feed and a large garden & swimming pool to maintain. I also acted as the host for Airbnb guests who stayed there over the summer.
I love animals, am a non-smoker, avid hiker, swimmer and runner. I’m also very handy when it comes to home improvement and gardening. I even know my around cleaning and maintaining a swimming pool. (I'm my own gardener, carpenter, electrician, IT-guy, etc.)
In my previous life, I was an editor for the Global Content Marketing team at Exact - one of the fastest-growing international business software companies in the world at the time. There, I handled multiple extremely high-pressure projects daily.
Meaning - I'm incredibly organised by design, used to solving problems by myself, working with others when I need to and don't panic if anything unexpected happens. (And it always does. ;-) )
Moreover, since my work revolves around writing and thinking up the next creative thing for my customers, you'll find me behind my laptop. And when I'm not working I'm exploring the area. So I'm not exactly stirring up the neighbourhood.
Verifications
Verification level
Enhanced level
Animal Care Experience
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Dogs
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Cats
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Horses
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Fish
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Poultry
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Farm animals
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Bird
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Small pet
Availability
Preferred Countries
- France
- Germany
- Greece
- Italy
- Spain
- Switzerland
- Aland Islands
- Andorra
- Austria
- Bulgaria
- Croatia
- Cyprus
- Czech Republic
- Denmark
- Estonia
- Faroe Islands
- Finland
- Gibraltar
- Guernsey
- Hungary
- Iceland
- Ireland
- Jersey
- Latvia
- Liechtenstein
- Lithuania
- Luxembourg
- Malta
- Monaco
- Montenegro
- Norway
- Portugal
- San Marino
- Slovakia
- Slovenia
- Svalbard and Jan Mayen
- Sweden
- Vatican
Profile Details
Age
Occupation
Travelling as a
Previous house sitting experience
Member benefits
Member since
House & pet sitting timeline
Henkjan has done 1 house sit since 2016
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Montagny-lès-BeauneFranceJan 2017
