Escapees November-December 2022

Remote Work Fits Perfectly with RVing Remote work has been on the rise for several years and, with the recent pandemic, many companies that never considered a remote workforce have now been forced to accept its bene fi ts. Working from your RV, regardless of where it’s parked, enables many candidates who aren’t willing or able to give up the stability of a corporate career the option to get out and travel. It also lends excitement to the lives of those who prefer to take contract and freelance positions, as they strive to structure their daily lives and work around great travel. The truth is, remote work fi ts perfectly with RVing for many different reasons, most of them stemming from a company’s ability to hire a diverse, skilled workforce that offers unique skills and fl exibility. Examples of Remote Jobs: • accounting and tax preparation • advertising sales • blogging, writing, content creation • bookkeepers/accountants/CPAs • customer service phone representative • developers and web designers • graphic designers and illustrators • investors/traders • IT managers • jewelry designer • online professors and teachers • personal/virtual assistants • photography • transcriptionists There is an endless array of opportunities for working remotely on the road. Some are easily managed from the con fi nes of your RV as you travel, while many others take place at the job site. And, while you may have a particular skillset that enables you to work on the go, either fully or partially remote, many RVers continue to consider the many bene fi ts of work-camping. “There is an endless array of opportunities for working remotely on the road.”

What is Work-camping? The term “work-camping” can refer to “any work performed while living in your RV,” but traditionally, work-camping has been most commonly used in reference to the outdoor hospitality industry. For example, campgrounds, resorts, wineries and ranches often hire work-campers. State, national, and regional parks and forests also utilize work-campers and hosts throughout their park systems. In addition, many temporary and seasonal jobs call for work-campers, such as Christmas tree sales or candy sales in mall kiosks during the holidays. Work-camping jobs range in pay scale and bene fi ts, but in its simplest form, work-camping typically includes a free RV site for a limited number of hours worked, with any additional hours being paid at an agreed rate. Of course, individual offers vary greatly based upon the number of hours required, location, the time year and responsibilities. It’s important to break down the bene fi ts of each work-camping job to determine how well it fi ts your needs and lifestyle. Many work-camping or hosting jobs only call for about 20 hours per week so consider locations that may allow you or your partner to pursue other careers and interests simultaneously. Examples of Work Camping Jobs: • amusement park staff • auto detailing and RV cleaning • campground staff • camp hosting • independent sales representative • landscaping, maintenance and construction • mobile auto/RV repair • oil fi eld guarding • onsite security • solar power installation • tour guides and activity coordinators • utility line inspector So, if remote work isn’t the best option for your skillset or you need to fi ll a gap in your employment, work-camping can be a great way to supplement your income! • harvest and festival workers • house-sitting and pet services

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ESCAPEES Magazine November/December 2022