Joseph and I went through a series of events when we first sold everything in 2019 to travel full time with our kids. He quit his cushy job because my photography business was thriving and had been for years.
When 2020 hit, we were left wondering what to do because my business came to a halt.
We tried multiple ways to make money so that we could keep traveling. Everything from working at a friends garden center, cleaning barns, editing photos, workamping and more. The list goes on for a while.
We didn’t know how to make a steady income, plus our RV and truck needed repairs. Most people were struggling when 2020 made its mark in the world.
Since then, Joseph became a scuba diving instructor and CPR/emergency first responder instructor and I work on social media, brand deals, affiliate programs and such. Our goal wasn’t to have all of our eggs in one basket just in case we slipped again.
While on social media, sharing our lives, we were asked multiple times on how we afford to travel full time with kiddos before retirement funds. Most work their whole lives to do what we do. So I posted a few tiktoks and fb reels on how to find remote work. Quickly, and unpredictability, I was helping people find jobs. It was countless emails, messages and texts. I felt like God was showing me a new path so I started our membership subscription page to help others find remote work.
The hardest part about searching for virtual work is weeding through the scammers, spending hours on a computer searching and at the end of the day maybe submit one application. It leaves a sense of feeling hopeless. Some of you may have never even worked online before. Virtual interviews are intimidating and creating a new resume can be overwhelming.
Our membership plan offers free resume reviews, virtual jobs (no scammers or MLM’s) categorized into entry, intermediate and senior levels, video interviews with others who work virtually, virtual interview tips and more! You can check it out here. The best part, we’ve made it incredibly affordable! The goal is to make it easy for you to apply to as many jobs in a short amount of time so you can spend the rest of your time focused on your family.
Life’s too short. Make memories now, don’t wait until you retire.
Here’s a few job links to get you started but our membership page has so much useful, simplified information that you should at least give it a peak.
Sales Development Representative - Solera (part time)
Inside Sales Representative - Remember Church Directories
Energy Sales Representative - Vert Energy Group
In addition to remote work, there are other options so that you can work while you travel. Some include uber/lyft/shipt but the downfall is fuel prices and vehicle maintenance. Keep track of your receipts since you will be responsible for taxes.
Another option is to use freelance work opportunities on platforms such as Upwork and Fiverr. You apply for short-term jobs and name your price. I do have a friend who helps people with this through her course and you can get an additional $50 off the membership here. I’ve personally taken this course so I know it’s a great resource for beginners.
Workamping is an option but I’ve advocated that this is a supplemental option. You work for your stay and most places will pay an hourly wage, starting around $10+. The problem with workamping is that it doesn’t pay enough for you to save or invest additional money into your future. It’s a pay check to pay check lifestyle, especially if you have kids.
In addition to workamping, there is something called wwoof. It’s a program that connects you to farmers to work on their farms. Here’s a link.
Harvest season is great but only last a few weeks. You have limited hookups for some places, work 12+hours a day, 7 days a week for several weeks and make a solid income. This is amazing but it’s not going to get you through the year and have extra funds. Some harvest opportunities include beet harvest, sugar harvest and cannabis harvest.
If this helped you in anyway, our family would be absolutely thrilled if you bought us a cup of coffee or ice cream for the kiddos. We love sharing this information with you and hope you’ll join our email list so you can see our journey and more blog posts like this one. We also love sharing amazing RV tips and tricks too because we want to see you succeed!
See ya on the road!
-Amanda