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.

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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