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RV Tip #3
WORKING…WHILE YOU RV!
Article by: Rachel
Weimer,
RV Accessories
THINGS TO CONSIDER
You may not realize
but there are many things to consider when it comes to
working out of your RV. Here are a few to keep in
mind. What kind of job: Seasonal, full-time or
part-time? Location: where and why? Space Consideration:
How much and where? Working while Rving: Making
sure you set time aside for your life and vacation.
WHAT KIND OF JOB
Is seasonal
what your looking for? For winter you may want to
consider Christmas tree farms, ski resorts, neighborhood
snow shoveling. Retail stores are also looking for
seasonal helpers to get them through the season.
How about fall? Opportunities such as Pumpkin
patches, yard clean up (due to the winds), again retail
stores getting ready for the holidays. Then there
is spring. Check out garden centers/nurseries who
might become very busy or agricultural jobs which might
just need a little extra help. Summer, if
you’re not using this time to vacation here a few ideas:
This is time when school is out, childcare is usually an
issue with parents. You might try a daycare.
Theme parks and water parks are always a refreshing way
to spend the summer working. But if you are the
type that likes air conditioning try fast food
restaurants or even working out of your RV.
Working with a computer can bring may opportunities.
The computer is great for full-time and part-time work.
Consider the following when searching for jobs out of
your RV: Becoming a writer, having an internet web
site business, sales (many opportunities), tax preparer,
property care taker, a financial planner for a company
that requires traveling just might be the thing your
looking for.
SPACE CONSIDERATIONS
Considering
space may be more important than you think. Is
your RV big enough to work out of? Does your job
require a lot of paper work, if so where will you put
it? On the table? Are clients going to enter
your RV? If so it needs to look professional.
Are you going to have a considerable amount of physical
inventory? These are things to consider. We
suggest creating a space in the back and making it your
office even if there is not desk (there are many
collapsible desks available on the market). A
place where a file cabinet and supplies can remain out
of sight. Using your kitchen table would be a
great place for a lap top and customers to have a place
to sit.
LOCATIONS
Having the right
location is extremely important. Consider the
following when choosing a location: A state that
has the economical growth that fits your needs.
Weather, too hot or too cold can make life miserable and
costly considering the use of gas and electricity.
And last but not least since you chose to work out of
your RV, scenery and personal activities are something
you should consider.
SETTING TIME ASIDE
Keep in mind
the reason your working out of your RV is so you can
enjoy life a little differnetly than home owners.
If you’re a work-aholic make sure you set time a side
for your life and for vacation. It is very
tempting to work when your office is right there when
you’re vacationing. This is very important so as
to not burn yourself out and resent what you began as a
passion. For more information about RVing visit
Inside Your RV.
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