Hey All! I'd first like to say that I'm so grateful for this forum! I've learned so much over the past year. Finally, I decided to come out of the shadows and see if I can do this! I'm a single empty nester with two dogs. I've done my bit for God, country and family; and now it's time to live for me. One of the things I've always wanted to do was travel the USA. I've been all over the world, but my travels in America are quite limited. I want to see all of the places and people I've only read about or seen on TV. And I'd love to be able to answer some questions like: Is there honestly a huge difference in BBQ between regions (AKA, is the best really found only in Texas)? Is there anything in North Dakota besides the USAF?? Which has a bigger mosquito problem, Michigan or Louisiana? Just how awesome is the 127 Yard Sale?
That being said, though I truly feel I should be rich, I'm not! LOL! Though I have a job, renting/owning a house in California makes saving virtually impossible. So, my dilemma is how to make a living while traveling. I'm not one for doing odd jobs and I can't code, so what's left?
Thanks for your Wisdom!
MsTCurd
-- Edited by MsTCurd on Thursday 27th of April 2017 04:10:53 PM
RonC said
04:02 PM Apr 24, 2017
First of all, Welcome! Your quest to find the best BBQ is worthy😎 I'm a Texan and we do have great BBQ, but so does almost all the states in the SE. One thing I have noticed is that if you're looking for good Mexican food, don't look for it in Virginia. BBQ is great there, but the Mexican ... not so much😂
melody said
07:13 PM Apr 26, 2017
Welcome MsTCurd (can we call you "Misty" for short?)
You sound like a fun person with an open mind, so you should do great in this lifestyle. I don't have any tips for you on making money on the road. There may be some words of wisdom on Technomadia regarding high tech work on the road, if you do code, or were you saying you didn't?
I've had a lot of barbecue, but have yet to find something to outshineTexas brisket. And for the love of all that is holy, never order iced tea or chili north of Memphis. If you get chili in the northeast, it is better referred to as a chili-like substance...
LarryW21 said
08:02 PM Apr 26, 2017
Welcome!
MsTCurd said
10:13 PM Apr 26, 2017
Ha ha ha! Thanks for the warm welcome and good advice!
MsTCurd said
10:16 PM Apr 26, 2017
Misty, huh? I like it! Sounds good to me. I love how everyone has a passion for food! And you're right, there are few things worse than bad chili!
Someday said
09:42 AM Apr 27, 2017
Welcome Misty ;)
For work on the road, you might want to check out xscapers (a newer division of Escapees for working RVers), also as mentioned Technomadia interviewed quite a few folks working on the road in different capacities, as well GoneWithTheWynns. Trace with CampChronicles (a fellow RVDreamer) has done some very very detailed write ups of her experience going from taking her corporate job on the road, to many other ways her and Lee have now started generating income on the road and I recall she referenced in one of her posts about the sources for looking for work etc. There are dozens of folks blogging that work in IT on the road, and you'll find as you start researching on one blogger/vlogger site you'll click away and there'll be reference to others. There's another chap (can't remember his name) that interviewed Wheelingit last year and I recall had dozens of interviews of folks that work whilst FTing when clicked on his link referenced.
IT related positions, coupled with folks monetizing their blogs, seem to be the most common income generators we've noticed of folks working on the road, from reading for many years various forums. Some have other complimentary add ons but there are tons of IT and monetized blog income generators.
Looking forward to reading how your plans develop. Happy travels.
SD.
MsTCurd said
10:33 AM Apr 27, 2017
Hi SD,
Thanks for the warm welcome and plethora of info! I will most definitely take your advice and check it out. I'm not very IT savvy when it comes to coding or programming or stacking, unfortunately. Currently, I'm an instructor for Goodwill. I teach job readiness, job retention, life skills and digital literacy to ex-offenders, at risk young adults, dislocated workers and the homeless. So, as you can imagine, it's rather difficult to find a job with my particular skill set. I was thinking of trying to put together a lecture tour on re-entry targeting law enforcement and probation offices, but I'm not sure of how to make it viable at this time.
Thank you so much for take the time out to give me advice. It's appreciated, believe me!
Misty
melody said
03:28 PM Apr 27, 2017
Ah, so the 'I can code' was a typo. Sorry, we went off down the wrong tangent then. But don't get discouraged. Maybe there is a way to do training talks on your specialty for various government agencies. Meanwhile, on this forum, do scroll down to the topic "Working & Volunteering on the Road", there may be some leads there to follow up on.
Hey All! I'd first like to say that I'm so grateful for this forum! I've learned so much over the past year. Finally, I decided to come out of the shadows and see if I can do this! I'm a single empty nester with two dogs. I've done my bit for God, country and family; and now it's time to live for me. One of the things I've always wanted to do was travel the USA. I've been all over the world, but my travels in America are quite limited. I want to see all of the places and people I've only read about or seen on TV. And I'd love to be able to answer some questions like: Is there honestly a huge difference in BBQ between regions (AKA, is the best really found only in Texas)? Is there anything in North Dakota besides the USAF?? Which has a bigger mosquito problem, Michigan or Louisiana? Just how awesome is the 127 Yard Sale?
That being said, though I truly feel I should be rich, I'm not! LOL! Though I have a job, renting/owning a house in California makes saving virtually impossible. So, my dilemma is how to make a living while traveling. I'm not one for doing odd jobs and I can't code, so what's left?
Thanks for your Wisdom!
MsTCurd
-- Edited by MsTCurd on Thursday 27th of April 2017 04:10:53 PM
You sound like a fun person with an open mind, so you should do great in this lifestyle. I don't have any tips for you on making money on the road. There may be some words of wisdom on Technomadia regarding high tech work on the road, if you do code, or were you saying you didn't?
I've had a lot of barbecue, but have yet to find something to outshineTexas brisket. And for the love of all that is holy, never order iced tea or chili north of Memphis. If you get chili in the northeast, it is better referred to as a chili-like substance...
Ha ha ha! Thanks for the warm welcome and good advice!
Misty, huh? I like it! Sounds good to me. I love how everyone has a passion for food! And you're right, there are few things worse than bad chili!
For work on the road, you might want to check out xscapers (a newer division of Escapees for working RVers), also as mentioned Technomadia interviewed quite a few folks working on the road in different capacities, as well GoneWithTheWynns. Trace with CampChronicles (a fellow RVDreamer) has done some very very detailed write ups of her experience going from taking her corporate job on the road, to many other ways her and Lee have now started generating income on the road and I recall she referenced in one of her posts about the sources for looking for work etc. There are dozens of folks blogging that work in IT on the road, and you'll find as you start researching on one blogger/vlogger site you'll click away and there'll be reference to others. There's another chap (can't remember his name) that interviewed Wheelingit last year and I recall had dozens of interviews of folks that work whilst FTing when clicked on his link referenced.
IT related positions, coupled with folks monetizing their blogs, seem to be the most common income generators we've noticed of folks working on the road, from reading for many years various forums. Some have other complimentary add ons but there are tons of IT and monetized blog income generators.
Looking forward to reading how your plans develop. Happy travels.
SD.
Hi SD,
Thanks for the warm welcome and plethora of info! I will most definitely take your advice and check it out. I'm not very IT savvy when it comes to coding or programming or stacking, unfortunately. Currently, I'm an instructor for Goodwill. I teach job readiness, job retention, life skills and digital literacy to ex-offenders, at risk young adults, dislocated workers and the homeless. So, as you can imagine, it's rather difficult to find a job with my particular skill set. I was thinking of trying to put together a lecture tour on re-entry targeting law enforcement and probation offices, but I'm not sure of how to make it viable at this time.
Thank you so much for take the time out to give me advice. It's appreciated, believe me!
Misty
No worries, Melody. I'll do that!