Do you ever get asked, WHY ?
We are asked, sometimes, why. Then there are those that just don't get it at all. Here is a link to our reasoning with map and link to our next job. Link to our next job and map
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Dog Folks wrote:foxfire701 wrote:
I may be missing the answer so let me ask another way. Why would you work camp when your at retirement age? It seems the jobs given to work campers are menial. It also seems they are labor intense for a younger person and yet with the wealth of experience and knowledge of us the jobs are less trying.
It also seems "IF" there is enough money to retire, buy an expensive motor home and or fiver and truck there might be enough money to just camp and relax rather than work.
Please don't misunderstand me, I'm not judging but asking why? I'm just about full timing and having a ball. I see no reason to work camp unless monetary circumstances dictate it to continue the camping lifestyle we've choosen.
That is the great thing about this lifestyle. One can mold it to meet their particular desires. You don't choose to work camp. We do. And that is perfectly O.K.
O.K. I will give this try, although other work capers may say it better.
Why we work camp when retired:
1. Free site rent and can stay in a beautiful place with good weather for more than 2 weeks.
2. An opportunity to "giveback" to the area.
3. An opportunity to make a difference. I present water safety as part of my camp hosting job. If I can keep one kid from drowning with my little talks..........
4. If you pick the right position, it is not menial,and you can set your own daily schedule. We even can chose our arrival and departure dates!
5. A small help with the budget,although, that is not needed.
6. It keeps you just busy enough (10 hours per week each person) to avoid boredom and the physical activity is good for you.
I am sure there are at least 100 other reasons, but this are my top ones.
#3 should have been #1. Good on you though.
