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Workers On Wheels Newsletter #1294 ~ May 10, 2020
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Update from Your RV Workers On Wheels Newsletter Editor
Businesses are hiring! They are especially looking for temporary and seasonal workers. Both part-time and full-time jobs are available. For working RVers, the demand for short-term employees is a huge boom.
Confusion reigns.
City, county, state, and national government officials are trying to balance what is good for the country as a whole with what is good for their particular jurisdictions. Different areas have different needs—and different values. Clear cut answers as to what is best are far and few between (if they even
exist).
Businesses, obviously, want to get back to business. At the same time, they must consider the health of their employees and their customers. Add to that the complexity of rules and regulations that change overnight. Keeping up what orders go into effect when; how long they last; and when they once again change is challenging.
They’re striving to stay ahead of the balancing act, even though they don’t know what’s going to be thrown at them next.
Employees and volunteers, you have questions and uncertainties. You don’t need me to list those for you. This spring has been a jumble, to say the least.
But, amidst all this confusion is that good news the businesses are looking for you! The pandemic created temporary jobs. Delivery companies can’t keep up with demand. Grocery stores and other businesses deemed “essential,” who were hit by hoarders, are still trying to get back on track. Soft-openings require employees, but not
necessarily full-time, permanent staff. Traditional employees are choosing to remain at home, instead of returning to work. This all creates a need for RVers looking for jobs that last a few weeks or a few months.
Make the most of the opportunities out there for you.
Wherever you are in your work and travels, we wish you joy and prosperity,
Coleen
Workers On Wheels Editor
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Watkins - A Location Independent Business for RVers
Sell 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
Here are some ways you can show that you are a solid contributor to a business—one of the good employees. Do something to boost the workplace morale. Put extra effort into important projects. Improve productivity and keep track of improvements that you make. Document what you are doing; keep a
log.
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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. Yes, people are really working these kinds of jobs and earning money from them. While these may not be right for you, they are right for some working RVers.
~ Warehouse receiving clerk
~ Promotional specialist
~ RV park dog walker
~ Paint faux finishes
~ Secondhand store owner (open seasonally)
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Working RVer Tip
One of the best ways to get work offers is to let others see what you can do. Bob’s been asked to do countless RV repairs jobs, because people saw him working on our RV. He’s been asked to work at a hardware store, because he helped another customer find what she needed for her project. He was offered a job as a plumber, because
the plumbing company owner saw him doing some maintenance plumbing tasks.
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Did You Miss the Last Workers On Wheels Newsletter?
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Working RVer Humor
A bit of working-while-RVing humor from Workers On Wheels:
Q. How's your job on the farm?
A. Problems keep cropping up.
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Have a Job for RVers?
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Working RVer Tip
Find out where you stand with your employer. Make sure you and your employer are seeing eye-to-eye on your job performance. If you are doing great—great! If not, well, knowing that can help you decide your best course of action.
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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
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Something to Think About
Leisure is the mother of philosophy. ~ Thomas Hobbes
That is happiness; to be dissolved into something completely great. ~ Willa Cather
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