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Testing Feasibility
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A government Agency I work with has remote sites where there has been a rash of vandalism, trespassing and theft. I was wondering if any workampers would be willing to stand watch over the property in exchange for a free place to park. I'm just testing feasibility before I present the idea to the agenc...
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The Bear II
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Corporate job on the road - a new benefit of FT'ing for us
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In all our planning, dreaming, and finally getting on the road, we never really considered the impact our FT life would have on holidays and our ability to enjoy all of them out of doors. Yes, we still work, yes I still have a M-F job that ties me to my desk, but it's a job I like, I'm a few years from retireme...
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NWescapee
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Wild Cherry Resort - Workcamper couple needed
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Wild Cherry Resort on Michigan's Leelanau Peninsula is looking for a work camping couple for this season, due to a cancellation. We are going to be there this summer along with another couple, and a third couple is needed to complete the team. If you are interested in spending your summer in an area t...
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Diana and Jim
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Winthrop Wa
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We just finished our first week workamping at the Winthrop National Fish Hatchery. The staff at the hatchery are so welcoming and very appreciative all we do, never knew there was so much to raising fish. We will be here until the end of September, lots to see and do in this area and a great place to spe...
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Olywa
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Hiring full-timers for natural gas line inspection
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Hello All, The company I work for (Southern Cross Corp) is hiring full time traveling natural gas line survey technicians. This is NOT an independent contractor position. All equipment is supplied (except boots). We work all over the country for many different gas utilities and with the sprin...
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pepthedog
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Host needed
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Heritage Landing on the Deschutes River at the confluence with the Columbia River is looking for a host in April & May. Heritage Landing is on the west side of the river across from Deschutes State Park If you are interested please contact Deschutes State Park at 541-739-2322. If you would lik...
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Ann-Hank
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jobs online
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I am a wanna be that is getting closer to my dream everyday. I am fixing to go to school online for medical coding and billing. My question for the group is... how hard is it to get internet conections while traveling. And what other job careers are there for a person that wants to travel. Any input would be...
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shystywolf
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Change in direction - slowing down the business
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It’s ironic, our decision to first down size in 2011 that led to a decision to full time RV in early 2012 was driven primarily by Dale’s art show business and our desire to have more time for life vs. work has led to a new decision, slowing down that art show business. Why? We’ve found that living FT in ou...
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NWescapee
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Working and Traveling - Logistics
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I have been working from the rig since we went FT in November 2014 and thus far our trips have been 6 weeks in a spot then a little hop and 10 weeks in a spot. Now we are entering the phase where we will be moving every 10 days or so and I wanted to pass along some of the challenges I am facing. I know I've touched...
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Camper Chronicles
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Mesa Az
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Looking at a Workamping job at Sun Life Resort in Mesa Az for next winter. Does any one have any feedback on this resort, the staff, or area in general. Thanks
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Olywa
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Crystal Sugar beet harvest
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I am wondering if anyone has done the beet harvest job as a workkamper? Also wondreing if any women have done it? I was thinking it would be a great way for both of us to make some quick cash. We are from Minnesota so we know what the weather is like there at that time of year. Thanks for any input!
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MNdrifters
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What do you do when one person needs to fly for work??
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Very soon I will be faced with taking work trips while Lee is back with the fiver and I am not sure logistically how to make this work. If I fly out and he needs or wants to move along to the next place, my car will be at the airport I left from and I will need to follow along. It seems very challenging logistic...
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Camper Chronicles
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Seeley Lake, Montana Volunteer Campground Host Wanted
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Hi there. I am a Forest Service employee who is looking for campground hosts in Seeley Lake, MT. Feel free to do a google search on Seeley for more information, but it is a beautiful mountain paradise. Our district contains a chain of lakes varying in size and all of our campgrounds are lakeside. The opp...
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SeeleyDistrict
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Elma RV park
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Thinking about applying at Elma RV park for a workamping position. I thought I remembered someone from RV dreams working there a few summers ago but can't remember who it was. I would be interested in getting their feed back about the time they stayed there. Feel free to private message me if that wou...
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Olywa
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Volunteer not wanted??
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I was completely shocked to read that Judy, the "Bird Lady" of Travels with Emma was not invited to return to her volunteer position at Imperial Dam NWR. After following her blog and reading all the great comments about her on other RV blogs it was hard to understand it. There are so many fu...
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manycats
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Campground Host @ Emigrant Springs in NE Oregon
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We have applied with the Oregon State Park system for campground hosting for next summer. The most appealing position available is at Emigrant Springs in NE Oregon (20 miles south of Pendelton). It looks like a nice campground and area but we haven't been there before and it's too far for us to trav...
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galtgirl
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Oregon Dept. Of Fish and Wildlife
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Good morning, Has anyone here volunteered at one of the many hatcheries for the Dept. Of Fish and Wildlife in Oregon? Just looking for a little feedback before pursuing the option for some winter months in the Rainy mts. & coast of Oregon. Thanks, Kim
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JackKim
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WHAT HAS BEEN YOUR ALL TIME FAVORITE VOLUNTEER POSITION?
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I can't imagine a volunteer position any better than the one Steve and I have at Lake Mead Recreation Area. This is our second time around doing the road monitoring on the back trails here in the park. It's not the job for everyone but it is definitely interesting and exciting. (You can read our blog to le...
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FOSJ
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Amazon: Fernly Moving To Reno
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The Fernly, NV warehouse for Amazon is relocating to Reno. Per the information that I read, they are not sure they will be using workcampers at that facility since they will be handling larger items that are not "seasonal" in nature. Per the postings, TN & KY will continue to hire wor...
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SnowGypsy
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Working from home while the rig is in the repair shop?
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Just curious, for those of you who work full time from your RV, what do you when the rig is in the shop? Where do you work? We've had a couple of times repairs have been done by mobile techs, in each case I was able to move myself and our cat into the bedroom, close the pocket door, set up a small table and conti...
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NWescapee
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Work Camping Accommodations
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SnowGypsy wrote: Cheryl: Actually, you are workamping because by definition, it is "working" and "camping". You might at some point find a volunteer position where you would get the RV site and hours would be flexible enough so you could work something out. Might be somethin...
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Terry and Jo
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Workamping questions
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We have been offered a workamping position for the winter. It's not confirmed yet; we should know in a day or 2 whether they can wait for us to get there (they want someone asap but we can't get there til the 2nd week of Dec.). Assuming they have no problem with it, I have a few questions, as this would be th...
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cherylbrv
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Looking for Chaplain job
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I am an ordained Pastor with ministry experience in counseling, nursing homes, jail and prisons, and working with the homeless. I'm looking for work in a rv park doing non-denominational workship services, bible studies, and counseling, preferably for a rv site.
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mstdonnel
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Looking for camps in need of RNS
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My hubby and I are considering starting this lifestyle soon. We are both RNs and considering working in some camps for kids with or without special health concerns. Can anybody point us in the right direction?
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nature girl
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RVshare.com
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Anybody get contacted by the above site to write short articles for pay? Just wondering if it's a scam or not. TIA!
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laurly
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Amazon Closing KS Facility
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I was shocked to read tonight that Amazon is closing their KS facility in February. I think it said they had been there for 15 years. I do think they had trouble recruiting employees in the local area, we lived in SE KS and I know why that happens since many other businesses end up in the same fix. I do won...
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SnowGypsy
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Impulse buyers---what makes you haul out your wallet?
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I have an idea for an impulse item to sell at rv parks and truck stops. Retail it will sell for under 2$ if I can manage it, after buying in bulk, repackaging and distribution. (While this remains to be seen, I am fairly certain I can get this into stores for under 5$ retail no matter what, though I am hoping f...
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suse1023
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Hint: Telecommuter learn to hit the mute button FAST!!
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One would think that with working FT from the road for over a year and up to 25% of the time on the road for the 3 years before we went FT that I would have gotten much faster at muting those conference calls when Dale is making noise in the background. I think I need a remedial course So what happened? Typic...
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NWescapee
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FREE for your RV. Looking for Caretaker to park on our Ocean Front property
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You are hopefully a retired couple looking to watch over our 3 acre property on the beach in Southern California. We will provide electrical hookups. You provide the RV, consistent living on site and allow vendors into the grounds as needed. On the BEACH Blufftop! Send resume to: the.office@sbc...
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MG
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Realities of Workcamping Article?
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http://www.alternet.org/economy/shocking-picture-what-life-will-look-when-you-cant-afford-retire?page=0%2C0&paging=off¤t_page=1#bookmark
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SnowGypsy
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