Everything You Need to Know about Workamping: Jobs for Full-Time RVers
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- čas přidán 6. 08. 2024
- Do you dream of living a life of travel and adventure?
We know what it’s like to be stuck in the 9-5 life, or as we knew it, the 7p-7a life. We know what it’s like to watch other people chase their dreams and feel like it could never happen for us. Our story is a little different than a lot of full-time RVers. We don’t have multiple streams of income. We don’t have remote jobs. We aren’t influencers. We aren’t retirement age with amazing pensions. We’re just an everyday, middle-class couple who dreamed of living tiny and traveling full-time “someday.”
We’ve watched countless CZcams videos from all the great full-time RVers, and we’ve even allowed ourselves to feel discouraged instead of inspired when watching those videos. We were a one-income family when Matt, a police officer, began experiencing health issues that were significantly impacting his ability to perform his job safely. We had to make some quick decisions if we were going to lose his income. We had an RV that we joked about a year prior saying we loved it so much we could live in it. That would give us a roof over our heads, so now we just needed to figure out a way to replace his income.
We discovered a way to not only replace the income but also eliminate other expenses so we could live on the road full-time, something we thought could only ever happen “someday.” It may be something you’ve heard of before, or if you’re like us, you may have heard of it but never realized the potential.
We are going to show you how you can make money AND live at amazing places all over the United States, places so many people only dream of!
So what is this called? WORK CAMPING!
Workamper.com Website (Matt & Laurie Membership: #269907)
www.workamper.com/
We are ALWAYS here to answer your questions. We had so many questions when we first found out about workamping, and we had no one we could ask! We will respond to every email, comment, or direct message we receive because we want to connect with you and help you as much as possible so we can see YOU out on the road!
0:00 Intro
00:48 What is Workamping?
01:40 Why is Workamping Important?
What Jobs are Available for Workampers?
02:05 Campground Workamping
03:11 Food Service
03:42 Camp Host
04:23 Amusement Parks
04:55 National Parks
06:04 Shorter-Term, High-Paying Workamping Jobs You Need to Know About
06:24 Sugar Beet Harvest
07:37 Truck Driver/Crop Harvest
08:37 Truck Driver/Sugar Beet Harvest
09:34 Amazon Camperforce
10:34 Pumpkin Patch, Christmas Trees & Fireworks
11:26 Other Unique Opportunities
12:16 How to Get Started with Workamping
12:23 Where Do I Find Workamping Jobs?
12:36 The Last Things You Need to Know About Workamping
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You guys are a inspiration to my wife and I! We’re kinda in the same situation as you, old enough to have “had enough” but too young to retire so we would need an income to support or wandering urge. Thanks again!
Thanks so much for your kind words, Roger!!! It really means a lot to hear that. Never hesitate to reach out with any questions you have. Thank you for following along! -Matt & Laurie
Thanks so much for all this info!
You're welcome! We are excited to share all we've learned! Hope to see you guys on the road! :)
Thank you for all the valuable info!
You're so welcome! So sorry I'm just seeing this! Thank you so much for your kind words!
Great video you 2, thanks so much!!!
Thanks so much for your kind words and for watching!
This is very great info. Thank you for sharing
So happy it is helpful for you, Rachelle! Thank you for watching and for your kind words!! Always let us know if you have any questions! We are always happy to help! -Laurie & Matt
Exactly what I was looking for., very informative. Thank you.
So happy it helped with the info you were looking for! Thank you for watching, Maureen! -Laurie & Matt
I saw your other video first and asked questions on that one. However, you ended up answering on this one, Sorry. Lots of Great info.
No problem! :) Thank you for watching! If you have any questions at all, don't hesitate to ask!
Nice video. I got a couple of tips. Thanks!
Thank you for your kind words, Sean! Are you and your wife planning to workamp? -Matt & Laurie
@@whynotwander most likely. I retire next year and we want to go full time, but I think I will still need some income. I've been researching it a lot. I'll be 55 and my military pension and 401k won't start until I'm 59.
@@coachsean9982 It is a great way to earn money and still enjoy the freedom of this lifestyle! Thank you so much for your service and your sacrifice.
Can you elaborate more on spring training jobs? Are there rv spots available, where do you find these jobs?
Very informative video. My husband and I are looking to start RV life in Oct. Are there many opportunities for work camping in the fall/winter?
Thanks so much for watching and for your kind words, Tiffany! It is exciting to hear that you guys are planning to start RV life soon! There are definitely opportunities for work camping in the fall and winter, although the arrangements may be a little different than summer work due to only a few states hiring for the winter months. What we typically see for winter opportunities are working just to cover your site, OR you might find a few that have you work say 25-30 hours each week for your site and then pay you for the remaining 5-10 hours a week. We highly recommend applying for fall/winter opportunities NOW. We already have ourselves booked for workamping through April 30, 2023, and we're getting ready to apply for places for the summer of 2023! It pays to be ahead of the game with workamping! We have found all of our jobs at Workamper News (www.workamper.com), and if you'd like to join, if you give them our member #269907, we would really appreciate it! :) You can also check out www.workatkoa.com. We have friends who worked with KOA this past winter! Let us know if you have any other questions. :) -Matt & Laurie
I did think of one more thing for the fall/winter! Depending on what your income and location needs are when you first start out, there are great opportunities available working pumpkin patches in the fall and then possibly staying on for Christmas trees or just doing one or the other! I know there are high-paying opportunities in California for both, and there's usually at least one or two listings to work Christmas tree lots in southern Florida. That would at least get you to warmer locations with great pay in a short period of time, and you could use that as a launching point for the rest of your winter plans! They are listing those opportunities already, and I know they get snatched up pretty quick with the great pay! Hope that helps! :) -Laurie
Thank you so much! We are excited and scared. Just burnt out on Corp America but still need an income. Both 50 so not near retirement. We live in La Jolla CA so staying here for the winter would be nice. I'll research pumpkin and Christmas tree farms. And will also look at the hiring site you mentioned. Really appreciate it.
Hi Laurie what did you do when Matt was driving truck at sugarbeet harvest?
Hello! I have a business where I create handmade clay earrings, and since we were in Minnesota for the fall, it worked perfectly for me to prepare all of my inventory for the holidays! I worked 12+ hour days on earrings and also made sure I kept groceries stocked and made him 3 meals a day that he could take with him to heat up! Thanks so much for asking! :) -Laurie & Matt
What are you guys doing about healthcare, dentist, and perms are address for mail/drivers license? Thx
Hi, Scott! We highly recommend Kyle from Nomad Insurance Group. He's a full-timer who is incredibly helpful in finding a healthcare solution that works for you as a FTer. Here's the info for that: www.nomadinsurancegroup.com
As far as domicile and mail service, we chose to go with www.escapees.com and have been incredibly pleased with this choice! If you click on their "Mail Service" tab, you can find all the information there! We will be doing a video on this very soon! We have friends who went with America's Mailbox and have also been happy with their decision. Thanks so much for your question and for watching! -Laurie & Matt
does a lot of these jobs require couples?
Hi, Calvin! There are a lot of jobs available for solo workampers! Usually you'll see on the job posting if they prefer couples or are okay with singles, but we would encourage you to apply for any position that interests you and have a conversation with them about it! Thanks so much for watching, and don't hesitate to reach out if you have any additional questions! -Laurie & Matt