Support Your RV Lifestyle! An Insider's Guide to Working on the Road (Paperback)

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Editorial Reviews

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"Jaimie Hall's personal experiences, contacts, and research make this the most complete book..for earning money as you travel." -- RV Life magazine

She handles this information so thoroughly that anyone seeking satisfying employment would benefit from her clear, complete guidelines and explanations. -- News Review

This is a must-have reference book for anyone wishing to work while traveling in an RV. -- Marcella Gauthier, Escapees Magazine, Mar/April 2002

You have everything you need to find rewarding jobs. With this book you can make your dreams come true. -- Stephanie Bernhagen, Workamper News, Mar/April 2002

contains lengthy lists of resources, such as information about licensing and tax problems; addresses for employers in hundreds of fields -- FMCA Magazine

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"....her own real-life experience, plus stories shared by other working RVers, to create an indispensable 'how-to guide." --Greg & Debbie Robus, Workamper News --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 400 pages
• Publisher: Pine Country Publishing (February 1, 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0971677700
• ISBN-13: 978-0971677708
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 5.9 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (19 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #248,058 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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31 of 32 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Most Comprehensive Guide Available!, April 30, 2002

By	Mariah (Somewhere On The Road) - See all my reviews

Are you dreaming of a new lifestyle that allows you to travel to your hearts content? Are you a seasoned veteran of "road work"? Are you somewhere in between? Then "Support Your RV Lifestyle" by Jaimie Hall is a must read . It will quickly become the most used "how-to" book in your library.

Jaimie's fresh approach to the subject is brought to life through stories gathered from fellow working Rvers during her 10 years on the road. All the basics are covered....and then some. You will learn not only what to do, but exactly how, when and where to do it like a pro. The book is divided into sections, making it possible to utilize the information in several ways.

Your journey begins with learning the 14 mistakes working Rvers can avoid. If you already have some experience working on the road, you may recognize some of these. The information you find here can help you avoid these situations. Hall then leads you through a self discovery process that will enable you to take control of your work possibilities, make decisions about what you would like to do and show you how to make it happen.

How much will the fulltiming lifestyle cost? There are as many answers as there are working Rvers. You will find out how to answer this question for yourself and discover ways to meet your goals. Good ideas for developing and living within a budget are shared through the experiences of others.

The Nitty-Gritty Of Getting Work To Support Rving is a tool box of strategies for finding jobs or volunteer positions, filling out applications, creating a resume and cover letter, interviewing and keeping in touch. The tips in this section will certainly give you an edge over the competition. The advice on how and when to accept an offer will show you ways to increase your pay both directly and indirectly via additional perks. You will find lots of suggestions to help you be successful in meeting challenges you will encounter on the job.

The section covering the Job List and more than 300 Money Making Opportunities contains not only the information you need to find these jobs, but introduces you to many Rvers who share their stories about supporting their lifestyle while living their dream of travel.

RV Lifestyle Considerations covers things like health insurance, unemployment and minimizing expenses. You will learn that there are jobs available that will meet the needs of singles, the disabled and families that travel with children. Concerns about leaving your old life behind are addressed along with suggestions on establishing a new "community".

Several Appendices provide extensive information about various Federal and State agencies that are potential employers and/or information sources to help you manage your traveling lifestyle. Budget worksheets and related information can also be found in this section.

Finally, The Resource section is worth the price of the book by itself. Arranged by chapter, it is a comprehensive list of specific job search sites, employers and resources for locating job openings.

This book has already become "The Bible" of working Rvers and can help you, too, turn your dreams into reality.

24 of 25 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars An encyclopedia for working on the road, June 16, 2002

By	Terry Sweeney (Erie, Colorado) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I wish we had this book when we started fulltiming 7 years ago. As it is, this book is so full of resources, addressess, e-mail sites and helpful information, that we find we are constantly referring to Support Your RV Lifestyle. And we thought we knew it all by now!! Not even close. Jaimie has given us a multitude of additional ideas and ways to continue to support our lifestyle. If you are among the ever-growing group of RV'ers that must work at least part of the year, you are in luck. Someone has already done all the research for you.

25 of 29 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars No More Excuses!, September 26, 2002

By	Donia Steele (On the Road in America) - See all my reviews

Are you one of those countless people who yearn for adventure but feel stuck at your current address and dreary desk job because you fear you can't afford to try something new? Now Jaimie Hall's new book, Support Your RV Lifestyle, provides a no-more-excuses manual on ways to make money and have fun living and traveling in an RV, too. Just leafing through these pages was a vicarious employment adventure, and I kept finding things I was itching to try out from Jaimie's fun smorgasbord of job descriptions. I could sell ads for campground maps ... or sell tickets at the circus ... or even work as a fire spotter for the U.S. Forest Service. Why not?

-- Donia Steele
co-author of Steeles on Wheels: A Year on the Road in an RV...