I don't know much about workamping but....

[tepetapan]

I may be interested in offering a position for a person or a couple. No children, a pet could be OK.
I have owned and managed a small RV park in Catemaco, Veracruz, Mexico for going on 12 years. No big deal and as I am sure you might understand, not too busy.
The property is enclosed and staffed 24/7
Duties would be keeping the two bathrooms tidy,skimming the pool and likely vacuuming the pool once a week or so. I figure 2 to 3 hours a day at max., 5 days a week.
Give me a bit of insight on how this whole thing works.

[debw241]

If you help out a little while vacationing, and the owner is appreciative and gives you discounts, complimentary things -- I cannot see it as a problem. But then I do not know what complications you were referring to nor the rules/regs... If I am your neighbor while we are camping and you help me out -- so I pay your bill for your stay -- whose business is it?

[debw241]

I know lots of Canadians who work in the U.S. -- guess wherever you go, be sure to research what problems may arise so they may be addressed. Many problems for some people I know (U.S. citizens) are addressed by fact they do not receive $$ BUT they do receive other things -- or they are hired as couple and bigger portion may go to the spouse, etc.

[tepetapan]

dieharder wrote:
Just curious... I know there is or may be complications with Canadians workamping in the US. Is anyone aware of potential complications of an American or Canadian workamping in Mexico?

If you work hard enough and look long enough I suppose you could find complications to just about anything in life. Or you can spend the winter in Mexico. .

[Escargot]

You might also consider posting at the "On the Road in Mexico", an RVer group on Facebook.

[dieharder]

Just curious... I know there is or may be complications with Canadians workamping in the US. Is anyone aware of potential complications of an American or Canadian workamping in Mexico?

[debw241]

It depends what you are looking for in choosing where you will workkamp OR who you will choose to be a workkamper.

There is a wide variety of opportunities -- you just have to choose what is right for you. Some people are younger and looking for an adventure, some are wanting to earn a living. Some people only want to cover their vacation and thereby work minimal hours.

There are many positions i.e. National Parks that are VOLUNTEER. Some give amenities in ADDITION to wage (most of those are minimum wage that I have come across) Some expect you to work a certain number of hours in order to cover your site/expenses and THEN pay for additional hours.

When we first started we got into a lot of hours and work. Now our focus is less hours, less strenuous/physical labor. Amenities are very important to us. Friends we have who have been co-workers look for as many hours each as possible and PAID.

Different strokes for different folks. Good luck to ALL.

[mikeleblanc413]

Not including utilities is ALWAYS a deal breaker for me! As long as there are people willing to work for $3-$4 per hour there will continue to be companies soliciting such! It is my opinion that too many RV parks expect a high level employee while only wanting to pay minimum wage or less!

[debw241]

I BELIEVE you! I am anxious to work Mexico. Part of our problem is we ARE currently working in South Dakota - so it is a much further trip than originally planned.

I am certain things will work out on your part. btw -- one of the best RV Resorts in Yuma AZ does it the way I had suggested. They provide up to #125/mo utilities (that is electric and water) plus other amenities (but also need to put in more work/hours).

GOOD LUCK! And let us know what happens -- remember there are many great places to advertise for FREE. People are starting to plan ahead for winter. You may want to start putting feelers out there and then follow up again later.

[tepetapan]

For many who visit mexico the first time, there are the jitters and being a bit unsure of who, what, when, where. and how. Usually in 2 or 3 weeks they realize how easy and fun the whole thing is and travel far beyond their original plans.
Have fun this winter, may be next year for work camping, if things work out on my part.

[debw241]

We personally would not do it for this coming winter - although we already considering possibilities - simply because would be our first trip to Mexico and Rob does not want to go that far as of yet.

Definitely include ELECTRIC. You can say includes up to $______ electric and person will be responsible for paying remainder. The MORE things you include the better... i.e. site, laundry, electric, propane, wifi, cable etc. but you can put parameters on these.

Make sure to tell them re the higher electric bills and if at all possible give them an example of a bill for a guide i.e. one month using _____kWH was $ ______. This bill was for person who had 40 ft motor coach with 2 air conditioners....

[Dog_Folks]

tepetapan wrote:
And most people do not act like the examples I posted. 98% of the people are aware of what they do causes results and possible hardship to others.
The need to protect myself from excessive electric usage is the reason I plan to give a standard (per my experience renting casitas and apartments) XXX Kwh per month. ( this is a spoiler, I was not intending to give this away yet) .
Like I mentioned before, it is to be a win....win situation.

Sounds like a fair resolution and a winner!

[tepetapan]

And most people do not act like the examples I posted. 98% of the people are aware of what they do causes results and possible hardship to others.
The need to protect myself from excessive electric usage is the reason I plan to give a standard (per my experience renting casitas and apartments) XXX Kwh per month. ( this is a spoiler, I was not intending to give this away yet) .
Like I mentioned before, it is to be a win....win situation.

[Dog_Folks]

tepetapan wrote:
Thanks for writing. Electric seems to be a big point, something I think I can address when I post the formal offer.

A few things about electric: Mexico's commercial rates are very expensive for small business, something that even with the new Energy Bills will not address.That's life and all that.
One of the biggest concerns is giving away an expensive commodity. Free is free, no worries. but when people run a 40 footer with two roof top ACs and somehow never remember to close the door or shut the windows. That is a problem.

When it is 72F ( about 23 C) and the AC is blasting away, that is pure crazy.

I have been in the business over 10 years and that is what I see sometimes.
This idea of a workcamper was thought to be a win , win situation. Which I hope I can offer soon.

Maybe explaining that electric is very expensive when compared to the states. Offer to pay 50% if they don't waste it?

"Free is free, no worries. but when people run a 40 footer with two roof top ACs and somehow never remember to close the door or shut the windows. That is a problem."

Most workcampers that I have met would be more considerate than that.

[tepetapan]

Thanks for writing. Electric seems to be a big point, something I think I can address when I post the formal offer.

A few things about electric: Mexico's commercial rates are very expensive for small business, something that even with the new Energy Bills will not address.That's life and all that.
One of the biggest concerns is giving away an expensive commodity. Free is free, no worries. but when people run a 40 footer with two roof top ACs and somehow never remember to close the door or shut the windows. That is a problem.

When it is 72F ( about 23 C) and the AC is blasting away, that is pure crazy.

I have been in the business over 10 years and that is what I see sometimes.
This idea of a workcamper was thought to be a win , win situation. Which I hope I can offer soon.