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RVer Jobs on the RoadHere are some ideas for RVer jobs on the road. There are lots of RVers who successfully work while traveling, in all kinds of different fields. So consider the possibilities – they will probably trigger some other thoughts in your own mind.
Seasonal jobs: Working RVers often find work on Christmas tree farms and retail lots. There are also apt to be more short term retail jobs in the stores near the holidays. In the fall, check out the pumpkin patch. You might be able to pick up some work at a florist during the major flower-giving holidays, or at garden centers or nurseries in springtime. Fishing communities or ski resorts may need help during peak seasons. Look for agricultural RVer jobs in orchards or farms, where more help is needed to support a seasonal harvest.
Property Caretaker: This type of work runs the gamut from house-sitting during the owner’s vacation to full-blown management of an estate or other large property. You might find situations that are very specific about the work to be performed or those that expect general caretaking of various things. Tasks might include yard work (mowing the lawn, weeding, garden care), housekeeping, pet care, checking mail or ensuring the general security of the home. A fulltime professional caretaker may fully manage all aspects of the property. Work might be found in a resort, inn, ranch, hunting or fishing lodge, wild life preserve, vacation home, etc. Compensation may just be the accommodation itself – staying in the home or property. This might not be an ideal RVer job for an RVer who already has a place to stay. But sometimes there is also a salary offered, or you can negotiate with the property owner. You might find opportunities on properties where you can stay in your RV. And some of the assignments may be so interesting that they are worthwhile for the experience alone. Some sites that might be helpful include HomeCares.com or Caretaker-Jobs.com. For the pet-lover, a site that focuses on pet care jobs is Pet-Sitters.biz. A book that goes into more detail on this topic is How to Get Started as a Property Caretaker. Tax forms: Another RVer job might be tax form preparation. Get trained and go to work remotely or at a local tax form preparation office.
Theme and amusement parks: Often they are looking for reliable help for games, rides, souvenir sales or concession stands. The International Association of Amusement Park Attractions (IAAPA) usually holds an annual job fair in Orlando Florida. CoolWorks.com is another site with related possibilities for RVer jobs.
Tourist areas: These areas may have a good share of work opportunities. In addition to tour guides and RVer jobs at tourist attractions, these areas will tend to have more restaurants and retail establishments. There may be jobs doing landscaping or maintenance or remodeling. Check out what the tourists do, where they stay and where they go – you are likely to get some ideas for potential jobs. Casino towns: You might consider possibilities for RVer jobs in a casino . Gambling is becoming more widespread than just the biggies like Las Vegas. And casino jobs don’t mean you have to qualify to work the gaming tables. Casinos have restaurants, shops and entertainment venues. Many are affiliated with a hotel or resort. Workers are needed in maintenance, housekeeping, food service, retail, hospitality, maybe even entertainment. Other RVer jobs include selling products targeted to campgrounds (campground maps or advertising, WiFi services, etc.). Or you might go to work selling something not related to RVs at all, but where your RV lifestyle gives you the flexibility to travel where the prospective employer needs a presence. Or perhaps you have your own product or service to sell.
Or you might want to pursue flea markets as an avenue to sell products. Maybe you make arts and crafts items. Or you want to buy items along your journey for resale at flea markets. Or your traveling lifestyle might make you an ideal candidate to promote products for another company or individual. Online businesses: Lots of possibilities here for RVer jobs. Site Sell, of course, is a great place to start. Create and sell e-goods. Become an Infopreneur, publishing information about topics you know and love. Promote an offline business to generate sales online. Create and/or market e-goods. Act as a sales or rental agent, affiliate, online distributor. Use the web for net auctions, Multi-Level Marketing, or to earn money via referral or finders fees. You can learn more about some of these prospects with FREE ebooks you can download instantly.
Tour Guides: Possibilities include work in local tourist areas and attractions, museums, parks, historical sites, and the like. Perhaps you would like to get involved in walking tours or costumed tours of heritage buildings. Depending on your interests, you might want to look into companies that offer adventure tours or RV caravan trips.
Writing: If you are already a writer, you may be all set with a job you can take anywhere. If you have just pondered the idea of writing as a way to make money, then it might be a good time to nurture those thoughts. There are different types of writer jobs and ways to turn writing skills into income. The Dream Jobs to Go series offers a bunch of “instant download” ebooks: Freelance Writer, Medical Writing, Syndicated Columnist, Romance Writer, Travel Writer, Photojournalist, Sportswriter and more.
Job Fairs offer a good place to look for RVer jobs. There is usually a big job fair in Quartzsite Arizona in January. And there are a number of books that have been written by working RVers about jobs on the road. In our view, one of the best ways to learn is from those who have “been there, done that”. Here are a few:
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