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WE are interested in positions that offer an hourly wage.  Our interest in the summer of 2014 will be Ny, MA, NH, or Maine.  I realize this period of time is a long ways off but from what I hear its best to get your ducks in a row early.  So Sometime in the Spring of 2013 we will start sending out resume's.  But I like to look ahead.  We'll just be starting our Workamping and traveling so figure the extra cash will help pay for fuel etc.    We are presently working as Park hosts at a county park in Phoenix.  Have worked here since last August and plan on staying till Feb. 2014.  This is a volunteer position and while I contibute most of the hours my DW works fulltime in OB.

Tomand fran



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Usually if you are applying for a position, apply about 6 months in advance. Earlier most places won't even take your application. The "resume" is usually a quick, one page with a photo of you AND your rig. List your skills and abilities, not your education or your jobs. References, too. If you are healthy, capable of doing the job, and have an appropriate vehicle you will get more calls than you can field.

My advice also is to not go for managerial jobs. Try cleaning restrooms, campsites, work in the warehouse or security. Do something with set hours so you can go explore. The management jobs might be good for the ego...but are time suckers. You want to be able to see the country you are going to, not spend all of your time worrying about balancing books. Don't be surprised or upset if your supervisor is 20, 30, or even 40 years younger than you are and don't try to dump all your "knowledge" on them. Just pleasantly do your job and get out and enjoy the countryside. I have  more often worked with unpleasant "entitled" work campers, than nasty management. Check your attitude at the end of your driveway and get out there and have some fun!



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Terry and Jo


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Danielle,

First of all, welcome to the RV Dreams forums.  With as much experience as you have, you should be a very welcome and knowledgeable person to answer questions and make comments.

I especially like the point you made in trying to avoid doing the managerial jobs.  I've been a manager and supervisor before, and I now know to not look for that kind of job.

Thanks HEAPS!!

Terry



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Tom and Fran,

One suggestion is to join Workamper News now and keep an eye on the ads for 2013 in the areas you want to be. These same campgrounds will likely need workers in 2014 as well.
Our experience so far with WK news is the ads for spring and summer seem to start around January, not always but this seems to be the norm for them. We like to have things locked down a little sooner than that so, by keeping a list of prior ads, I have the campgrounds contact info and can either call or email them a resume' before their ads come out.

Good luck on your work camping adventures,

Phil



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