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Workers On Wheels Newsletter #1132 ~ April 2,
2017
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Update from Your RV Workers On Wheels Newsletter
Editor
Don't let life get in the way of living. Someone emailed last week saying, "We sold our RV. Life got in the way." How sad. Oh, I know. Full-time RVing isn't right for everyone. There comes a time when folks decide they want a change. If people choose a lifestyle change because they want that
change, I'm happy for them. But, if you want to be a working RVer, find a way. You have more options than you can imagine.
I read on a working-on-the-road forum that RVers need to find campground jobs eight months prior to the work season. That's plain and simple BS. We have many job listings coming in now for the
summer 2017 season. That's six weeks to two months out, less in some places. Year round, we get ads looking for workers to start immediately.
If lining up the job you'll do a year from now makes you feel secure, then do it. There are places that do offer contracts nine months or a year ahead of time. But, it
certainly isn't necessary.
Consider attending a job fair. Not an RV worker specific event, but a community job fair, open to anyone. Many of the jobs will be summer, seasonal jobs. Many will be temporary positions, starting late spring and ending late summer. They'll be jobs at tourist related businesses,
including B&Bs, fishing charters, resorts, attractions, retail stores, restaurants, and hotels. And, there will be jobs in other seasonal industries, such as construction, fishing, and summer recreation programs.
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
Bob and I have been selling JR Watkins products since 2005. People love the vanilla, cinnamon, and pepper, the old time remedies, and the natural
skin care products - and that makes it easy to sell. The business is extremely flexible. You do as much or as little as you want. No minimum orders. They'll drop-ship the products for you. Work the business wherever your RV travels take you -- USA or Canada. See the product catalog and learn more.
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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 -- Number of Hours to Work for Site
There is no "standard" number of hours
to work in exchange for an RV site. It depends on the needs and desires of all parties involved. Don't be bamboozled by someone telling you the "standard" agreement is for a certain number of hours work per week. Decide what is right for you.
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Do You Love to Color?
Here's a new way to make some extra money. It's a club for adults who love to color. Color Monthly.
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Campground Pay Rates: Competing with High School Kids for Campground Jobs
Campground pay rates, for jobs requiring limited skills, are often low. Campground owners base pay on the job
requirements and on who is willing to do the job, not on your qualifications. If the work requires the skills of a teenage high school dropout, minimum wage is about all you can expect.
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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.
~ Die casting supervisor
~ Develop websites
~ Lawn
mower
~ Digital photo imaging
~ Laundry associate - hospital
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One Minute Business
Build a residual, long-term income. Leverage your time and your efforts. No product
sales required. Details here.
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Working RVer Tip -- Personal Networking
Ask your RVing friends where they are working and where
they have worked in the past. They may tell you about positions they highly recommend. We often hear of RVers who are very happy with a job and employer, but they don't plan to return next year simply because they want to experience something new.
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Did You Miss the Last Workers On Wheels Newsletter?
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Employers and Volunteer
Organizers - Post Help Wanted Ads
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Working RVer Tip -- List Your Repair Skills
If you are applying for work at a campground or RV park, and you have building or repair skills, be sure to list them on your resume. Maintenance, building, and repair skills are usually in high demand. Specify what you are able to do, such as
carpentry, electrical work, plumbing, small engine repair, pool maintenance, or operating tractors.
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Want to Know More About Our Personal RV Travels?
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More Articles 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. If you'd like to see some examples of how of how others are going about it, see the case studies on SiteBuildIt!
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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
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Facebook Friends and Fans
If you'd like more personal updates and quotes 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, 2503 E Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Austin, TX 78702. (206) 462-1818. The Caretaker Gazette is published by Gary Dunn. www.caretaker.org
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Something to Think About
Whoever is happy will make others happy, too. ~ Anne Frank
It has long been an axiom of mine that the little things are infinitely the most important. ~
Sir Arthur Conan Doyle
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