Folks in the planning stages often ask how much it costs to be a full-time RVer. We give an "it depends" type answer. We know that isn't what they want to hear. But, here's a perfect example of why that is the best answer: The cost of RV parking. We're staying at an RV park on the water, in Port Isabel, Texas. Our site cost here, complete with electricity, is less than $350 a month. When we were looking at relocating, several folks sent us suggestions. I checked the websites on some of them and found the rates astounding. While I'm sure they are just what some folks want, I cannot imagine paying over $1200 a month for a site. The flip side are the full-timers who boondock or find other ways to keep their RV parking costs down to near-zero, and think the $350 we are paying is excessive.

You can advertise your skills by letting people see you at work. If you are a seamstress, hem a pair of pants while sitting outside under your awning where RVers walking by can see you. If you make wind chimes to sell, make them while sitting out at your picnic table. If you do RV detailing, let your neighbors see you polishing your motorhome. We had a personal reminder of how effective this tactic is today, while Bob was out replacing the water inlet valve on our LazyDaze.

A couple of quick tips:

Thank you so much for all the birthday greetings this past week. You helped to make my day extra special.

Lend a hand without being asked. It isn't really volunteering. What I'm talking about are incidental times when you step in and help to be kind. When you just do something because you know it will really help someone. And, you don't have the ulterior of motive of getting paid, or even getting an RV parking site out of the deal. But, it ends up that you do get paid.

The rest of this article shares examples of times we ended up with jobs (or job offers) simply because we were lending a helping hand.

~ Read it on the Workers On Wheels website.

~ Marina worker

~ Organic farm hand

~ Java developer

~ Manage fireworks stands

~ Structural engineer

When applying for a job, follow the instructions in the ad and on the application. It shows you can – and are willing to – follow directions. Additionally, there's likely a specific reason for them. For example, if it tells you to make contact by email, it could be that the employer wants to see your written communication skills.

Only those who believe can win. ~ Jeno Paulucci

Do not follow where the path my lead. Go instead where there is no path and leave a trail. ~ George Bernard Shaw