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Workers On Wheels Newsletter #1267 ~ November 3, 2019
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Update from Your RV Workers On Wheels Newsletter Editor
This week’s question comes from a campground owner. She wonders how to deal with the situation when workers leave for the day—and don’t come back. What’s more, they have keys, uniforms, and other campground property with them.
She recognized that most RVers wouldn’t pull that stunt. But, the fact that there are some bad apples among us speaks negatively about working RVers in general. Read my comments to her, and share your opinions, on our website.
Wherever you are in your work and travels, we wish you joy and prosperity,
Coleen
Workers On Wheels Editor
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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
You may be able to take an unpaid leave of absence. If you intend to return to the area after a few months, instead of quitting, ask for an unpaid leave of absence. This works well for snowbirds who travel in the summer, but spend winters at a destination park. Or, for those who stay one place for the summer and travel the south
during the winters. Job seniority may continue to accrue, leading to pay raises or better benefits. It is a positive for employers, as they do not need to hire and train new staff.
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Choosing a Flea Market: How Do You Do It?
How do RVers go about choosing a flea market? Fiddler's Flea Market owners ask. We, as experienced full-time RVer and flea market vendors, explain the importance of Clark's, parking, and pets.
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Bad Work Camping Jobs: Causes and Ways to Avoid Them
Many campground owners are honest and hardworking business owners. Most campground owners want to be fair with their working RVer staff. Many go above and beyond to provide a good work environment. Campground owners want their staff to be happy and to like their jobs. Still, some RVers have bad experiences. This article is not about
bashing particular campgrounds. It is about helping you avoid campground jobs that may not be a good fit for you.
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Ways RVers Make Money
Here's a sampling of the kinds of work RVers are doing to cut their expenses, earn a living, and pay for their travels.
~ Fitness class instructor
~ Theme park payroll
~ Horticulturist
~ Picking oranges during the commercial harvest
~ Sell hand knitted items
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RVing Musicians: Making the Connections to Join with Other RVing Entertainers
RVing musicians find opportunities for paying gigs at campgrounds, theaters, music fests, and local entertainment venues. While some travel and play all year, others get together to play seasonally.
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Working RVer Tip
One business may have many varied and unrelated jobs. For example, a grocery store may need a cake decorator, someone to stock shelves during the night shift, and someone to work in the babysitting section.
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Did You Miss the Last Workers On Wheels Newsletter?
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Have a Job for RVers?
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Working RVer Tip
"Will work weekends." Those three words may open lead to numerous offers that other job seekers don't get.
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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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RVers Can Be Property Caretakers and Housesitters!
There are empty homes in every state and country, and property owners are looking for trustworthy people to take care of their properties. The Caretaker Gazette contains property caretaking/housesitting openings in all 50 states and foreign countries. Many of our RVers park their rig in the
homeowner's driveway or backyard, and either stay in their RV or enjoy living in a nice home. Published since 1983, subscribers receive 1,000+ property caretaking and housesitting opportunities each year, worldwide. Some of these caretaking and housesitting openings also offer compensation in addition to the free housing provided. Short, medium and long-term property caretaking assignments are in every issue. Online subscriptions: $29.95/year. The Caretaker Gazette, 1205 E 31st Street, Austin TX
78722. (206) 462-1818. The Caretaker Gazette is published by Gary Dunn. www.caretaker.org
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Something to Think About
Courage is the power to let go of the familiar. ~ Author Unknown
Happiness consists of living each day as if it were the first day of our honeymoon and the last day of your vacation. ~ Author Unknown
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