Dh and I are trying to form a plan so we can full time on day in the not too distant future. He will be able to work as we travel, probably staying a week or 2 one place before we would move on. Which leaves me with the problem-what job can I do from the road??? I know there has to be something out there, I just don't know how to go about finding something. Since we will be moving so often, and probably wont know exactly where we will be in advance, that eliminates most possible workcamping jobs, camp host, etc. I'm guessing something computer related would be the best option since that is something I could do from anywhere. Do any of you fulltimers (or anyone else!) have any ideas on where I can start looking?

An online business would work from the road. Websites like etsy & ebay plus others allow you to advertise items for sell and handle all transactions online. You mail the items to the buyer from the next town you reach in your travels.Sell at flea markets, swap meets or fairs.There are several websites dedicated to assist you in locating workamping jobs. Do a search and you will find the different sites.

We set up our travel agency to be completely online and can do it from anywhere.

What do you do now? Trying to start a totally different career on the road isn't easy. You would be much better off taking an existing skill and trying to make it portable. It doesn't even have to be something you get paid for now, just something you're good at. Something Internet-related would be ideal. Then you would have a constant address (your website or store). If you tried to do something that requires your physical presence then it could be very challenging to find new customers at each new location. Beware if you try the flea market/fair idea. Not only may it not coincide with your travel plans but they may also require you to hold a local business license.

I'm a home childcare provider now- would LOVE to take the children with me on the road and still be able to give them back at night! I actually went to school to be a travel agent-over 25 years ago! so that is a possibility, I would just need to take some classes to update my skills as im sure EVERYTHING has changed since then!!Etsy is also a good possiblity, I am very crafty, and could work while traveling. All great ideas! THANK YOU!!We are planning ahead, this isn't something we will do for several more years, so Ï've got some time to figure this out.

I was in the same place 8 years ago. But soon found even sitting in one spot 4-6 mos, there wasn't anything I wanted to do compared to my former job skills (head buyer at a orthotic/prosthetic warehouse). Luckily, I've found over the last 8 years, I can find plenty to keep me busy and don't miss working one bit. Plus, eliminates more W-2's to wait for and increased taxes. We already have to worry about paying taxes in multiple states from DH's job. But with one employer, we only have one W-2.

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HappyKayakers
Explorer
Jun 06, 2013
What do you do now? Trying to start a totally different career on the road isn't easy. You would be much better off taking an existing skill and trying to make it portable.

It doesn't even have to be something you get paid for now, just something you're good at. Something Internet-related would be ideal. Then you would have a constant address (your website or store). If you tried to do something that requires your physical presence then it could be very challenging to find new customers at each new location. Beware if you try the flea market/fair idea. Not only may it not coincide with your travel plans but they may also require you to hold a local business license.
simsfmly
Explorer
Jun 06, 2013
We set up our travel agency to be completely online and can do it from anywhere.
the_bear_II
Explorer
Jun 06, 2013
An online business would work from the road. Websites like etsy & ebay plus others allow you to advertise items for sell and handle all transactions online. You mail the items to the buyer from the next town you reach in your travels.

Sell at flea markets, swap meets or fairs.

There are several websites dedicated to assist you in locating workamping jobs. Do a search and you will find the different sites.

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