Season 1 Episode 7 of the Live.Camp.Work. Podcast!
Special Situations
Workamping Singles & Families- What You Need To Know To Be Successful
In this episode I’m going to be talking about two less than traditional types of Workampers and what you need to know about each to be successful. We’re talking Workamper Singles and Workamping Families- two groups of RVers who travel and work outside the traditional scope fo what was once the norm.
Come along for the adventure as I navigate through the world of Workamping with real information, tips & trick, stories from the road, and interviews from Workampers and Employers! You can download the episode or just click and listen online!
In addition to many others, the following employers have said they specifically have positions for Single and Solo Workampers and most will work for families as well.
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
* Texas Advertising – AGS Publishing
* Southeast Publications
* Express Employment Professionals
* Kitchen Craft
* Amazon Camperforce
* Bowlin Travel Centers
* Southern Cross Corp
* KOA: Kampground of America
* Equity Lifestyle Services/Thousand Trails
* RVing Lifestyle Network Ambassadors
* Sky Thunder Fireworks
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Episode Transcript
Let’s get started with Episode 7: Special Situations of Workamping
Workamping is the adventurous life of travel enjoyed by many Americans of all ages. Traveling from place to place, state to state, and job to job may not be a lifestyle made for everyone, but for many it affords the adventurous life they have always dreamed of while providing a modest income to boot.
Many of today’s Workampers travel as couples.
But many folks also travel in two less than traditional situations as either a single or a couple.
Let’s start with Workamping Singles.
Not all Workampers come in pairs, and for those who don’t, there are often additional worries about finding employers who are willing to hire just one.
While these fears are not to be entirely disregarded, they are a little over exaggerated with the usually negative social media posts that dominate the scene.
Knowing the Difference
Let’s first clarify the difference between a single Workamper and a solo Workamper…
* Single refers to a situation where one person is able/willing to work. This person may or may not be traveling with a partner.
* Solo is describing someone who is traveling alone.
Many employers, in my experience, will try their best to fill spots with couples based on the simple fact that they can get two workers that only occupy one site. It’s not personal, it’s business. They’re trying to lower their costs while being able to utilize the skills and labor force of two individuals compared to just one.
What you need to know is that employers are looking for both, those who can fill one spot and those who fill two. Solo & Single Workampers may not be the majority when it comes to folks who travel, but the reality is that many amazing people do this alone and their numbers are growing!
There are many employers who hire just one worker per site. Some employers only have one available position, or maybe they prefer to not have the possibility of personal issues trickling into the workplace and have made the choice to not hire those who live or travel together. Either way, it works in your favor. Embrace these jobs and these opportunities and you’ll find there is a variety of options for you to choose from.
What Types of Jobs Are Available?
There are a variety of employers and income opportunities available for Solo & Single travelers. A mix of negotiation skills,
