Funding your journey
Today we are going to explore various ways you can make money while traveling full-time. There are many ways to fund your exciting adventure of schooling your kids on the road. If you’ve been wondering about the financial aspect of this lifestyle, I’ve got you covered with a few options to consider.
It’s important to note that this article won’t cover every possibility for funding the journey; but it will touch on some of the most common methods. Let’s jump in!
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Work-from-home jobs:
Depending upon your profession and current employer, there may be an opportunity for remote work. With the rise of remote work during the pandemic, many people have successfully transitioned to working from a distance. If your current employer doesn’t offer this flexibility, feel free to explore other companies that do offer remote work.
Flexible Freelance Positions:
Websites like Social Media Freelance Jobs provide a platform to offer your skills and expertise as a freelancer. This allows you to work on your own terms while on the road.
Mobile RV Maintenance Technician:
Consider becoming an RV maintenance technician, inspector, or specialized service provider (such as tank cleaning, roof sealing, etc.). These roles typically require training: the amount and type varies with the specialty. To become a certified service technician see the National RV Training Academy website for more information about the classes they offer.
Work Camping Jobs:
Many RV parks and campgrounds seek additional help as camp hosts, or for maintenance and grounds keeping. These work-camping positions typically involve working on-site for a predetermined length of time in exchange for a place to park. You can see WorkampingJobs.com and Kamperjobs.com for current job listings.
Digital Marketing/Affiliate Marketing:
This avenue allows you to build residual income. You do this by promoting products from other companies and earning a commission on the sale of those products. If you are interested in learning more about the basics of affiliate marketing, I highly recommend watching this free video explanation. Put your email address HERE and I will send it to you!
Temporary “Travel” positions:
The healthcare field offers temporary positions to individuals willing to temporarily to fill vacant positions. Given the short-term and immediate need of these roles, the pay rate is typically higher than a permanent wage would be. The organization has the staff they need to care for their patient load, while recruiting permanent staff to fill the position. If you are a registered nurse interested in traveling, Trusted Healthcare is a great resource to explore.
While this list isn’t exhaustive, any of these options, when pursued wisely, can fund your full-time RVing lifestyle. So, go ahead and embrace the possibilities!
Thank you for reading,
Stay tuned for more exciting Road-Schooling content!
Rachel