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Workers On Wheels Newsletter #1201 ~ July 29, 2018
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Update from Your RV Workers On Wheels Newsletter Editor
Twenty-one years old, freshly graduated from college with a bachelor’s degree, I learned the joys of traveling and working temporary
jobs. I did my BS degree in three years, while simultaneously working two part time jobs. Rushing into another situation – a career job – that would put me back onto a tight time schedule didn’t have much appeal.
And, so, began my days of
traveling and working short-term jobs. With a suitcase full of clothes, a full tank of gas in my car, and the strong words of disapproval from my mother ringing in my ears, I was on my way. My way to where, I wasn’t sure.
I soon discovered
that with a smile and willing attitude, I could get a job bartending wherever I went. The money was good – decent pay and excellent tips. Bars and restaurants are accustomed to fast turnover, so it didn’t bother them that I wouldn’t stay forever.
Still, it seemed a shame not to be using that hard-earned and expensive university degree. That’s when I took up substitute teaching! I could teach when and where I wanted. A degree in education wasn’t necessary, but it made getting subbing jobs a piece of cake. Again, the money was very good. And, it was good experience for a resume.
I could teach during the day and bartend during the evening. That allowed me to add to my savings. When it was time to travel again, being without work for a while wasn’t a problem.
Somewhere in there, a friend joined me on my adventure. With that, I learned union tradespeople got premium assignments if they were willing to travel. Carpenters, electricians, pipe-fitters, welders, equipment operators, and all sorts of construction workers reaped the benefits of being mobile.
We didn’t have an RV back then. We stayed in motels or found housing that rented by the month. We didn’t need many possessions, so traveling by car worked fine.
I learned more traveling in those first couple years out of college than I ever did in any university classroom. Work was always available. And, it was great fun! You know, that’s the way it has been as an RVer, too. Except having an RV means we have the comforts of our own home with us.
Wherever
you are in your work and travels, we wish you joy and prosperity,
Coleen
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JR Watkins - A Location Independent Business for
RVers
Sell J. R. Watkins natural products. Bob and I have been Independent Consultants with Watkins since 2005. People love the pure seasonings, old-time remedies, natural skin care, and natural cleaning products. It's an old Minnesota company, with products still made in the USA. They are not tested on animals. The business is extremely flexible. You do as much or as little as you
want. No minimum orders. They'll drop-ship orders to your customers for you. Work the business wherever your RV travels take you -- USA or Canada.
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Help Wanted Ads - Current Job Openings for RVers
See the current Help Wanted ads posted on the Workers On Wheels website. You do not need to pay to see the job postings on our website. You have access to the
entire ads, including contact information for the employers.
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Working RVer Tip
This is the
campground work tip that seems to surprise campground workers the most. "Excessive chatting with the paying customers" is on the list of things that annoy campground owners. Be pleasant to others, but don't spend all your time visiting. This is true more at private campgrounds than at government run parks.
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Small Engine Repair and Maintenance Work for RVers
Small engine repair and maintenance is a practical way RVers with mechanical knowledge can earn a living. There's a definite need for it and the required tools are small enough to carry with you.
~ Read the rest of this article on the Workers On Wheels website.
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Earn Your Living with a Blog or Website
A blog or website is yet another way to earn a living without being tied to one location. Your blog can be about most anything. Picking a topic that you enjoy can make it seem more like fun than work.
Still, you have to figure out a way to make money with it. SoloBuiltIt! (SBI!) is an all-in-one program that guides you from picking a profitable website topic, to building the actual site, to keeping up with ever-changing technology. Yes, we use SIB! for our Workers On Wheels website.
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Bad Work Camping Jobs: Causes and Ways to Avoid Them
Bad work camping jobs exist. Some campground jobs are overall negative experiences. I correspond with thousands of RVers and I hear some real horror stories. While it would be nice to be able to tell you all campground jobs are great and all campground owners are wonderful to work for, that simply isn’t the
case. There are ways to avoid those bad jobs.
~ Read the rest of this article on the Workers On Wheels website.
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Ways RVers Make Money
Here's a sampling of work RVers are doing to cut their expenses, earn a living, and pay
for their travels.
~ Handyman service
~ Grocery delivery
person
~ Groundskeeper
~ Industrial mechanic
~ Guess people's weight/age at fairs
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Single, and Dealing with "Couples Wanted" Work Wanted Ads
The single RVer
dilemma: Couples Wanted! Does it seem like every Help Wanted ad you read specifies that couples – two people – are wanted? It isn’t as bad as it looks. Campgrounds do hire solo RVers.
~ Read more on the Workers On Wheels website.
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Working RVer Tip
You may find it helpful to have an employment checklist. Use it as a reminder of things you need to know about the job, the employer, and the employment situation.
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Working RVer Tip
If you have problems or concerns, take them to your supervisor. This may be one of the most important job tips. Discuss problems with the management, not with your co-workers or customers.
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Want to Know More About Our Personal RV
Travels?
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Questions and Answers about Working While RVing
Search our Workers On Wheels website data base of questions, with answers provided by RVers who actually have experience working while RVing.
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Work
Wanted Ads and Resumes from Working RVers Looking for Jobs
If you are an RVer looking for work, you are welcome to post your Work Wanted ad or full resume on our Workers On Wheels website. There is no charge to you for this service.
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Facebook Friends and
Fans
~ If you'd like more personal updates and jokes that I post, send me a friend request.
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Something to Think About
In the midst of movement and chaos, keep stillness inside of you. ~ Deepak Chopra
With the new day comes new strength and new thought. ~ Eleanor Roosevelt
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