Vagabond Work

In this episode, we discuss COVID-19, the current uncertainty of employment for certain industries and the importance of having diverse income sources. I hope everyone is staying safe and healthy out there. 

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In this episode, we dig into what it's like to work as a surf guide/instructor at a surf camp while traveling abroad. I met this guy down in Nicaragua where he was working as an instructor for a surf camp. He has 8 years of experience working as a surf instructor in Cornwall England (see VW: 4 for part one of our conversation and for more info on his experience there).  During the second part of the conversation, we cover the differences between working at a surf camp abroad vs. a typical seasonal surf school/shop, working with clients for a week or more at a time, compensation, the importance of establishing your motivations, crucial questions to ask employers before accepting a job, and a whole lot more.

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In this episode, we dig into what it's like to work as a surf instructor at a busy summer surf school. I met this guy down in Nicaragua where he was working as an instructor for a surf camp (see VW:5 for info on working for a surf camp abroad). He has 8 years of experience working as a surf instructor in Cornwall England and a lot of perspective on what it takes to be a good surf instructor. During our conversation, we cover how to find an instructing job, tips for applying, daily responsibilities at a typically busy surf school, advice for effective instruction, the physical and mental challenges of the job, his favorite aspects of the job and a whole lot more.

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In this episode, we dig into the experience of traveling in a van through Central America. I met Sam and her dog Leo down in Panama after they made the trip from Texas in a brown 1997 GMC Vandura named Ramon. Sam (and another van traveler who joins the conversation later) share stories and practical advice about van travel through Central America. Over a few beers, we discuss border crossings, rough roads, finding places to park, close calls, van living with friends, traveling with a purpose, and a bunch of other topics to give you a better perspective on this trip.

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In this episode, we dig into what its like working as a software consultant and programmer while traveling abroad and how to get into it yourself. I met Tanner down in Panama, where he was surfing and working location-independent. He works for a software consulting company based on the US west coast for the last 10 years but has never been to the office. If you're exploring digital nomad job options, software consulting and programming is definitely one worth considering. During our conversation, we discuss the most valuable education for the industry, how to build your resume when you're just starting out, the differences between consulting/programming work compared with other location-independent tech gigs, tips for working while traveling, job hunting advice, how to leverage high income and low expense locations to maximize lifestyle, and a lot more.

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In this episode, we dig into the responsibilities and realities of working as a deckhand on tugboats. Colin Tully is a buddy of mine who works for Moran Towing Corporation based out of New York Harbor. He's been a tugboat deckhand for 6 years and comes from a multi-generation tugboat family. He has plenty of insight and advice to share on deckhand work and the industry in general. During our conversation, we discuss the daily responsibilities of a deckhand, the qualifications needed to enter the industry, how to find a job, money, the realities of working 3 weeks on/3 weeks off, seasonal/short-term contract work, skills to work on to give you an upper hand, and a whole lot more.

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An introduction of what’s to come on Vagabond Work. Mike Waltman (Jack of All Trades, Master of None / chronic sufferer of Shiny Object Syndrome) explains the various types of lifestyle-centric workers you can expect to hear from on the show, how nomadic living can be used to reduce expenses, and how you can leverage the experiences of others to design a flexible lifestyle on your own terms.

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