Van Life Jobs Seasonal Work While Living in a Van

Today Brian Gifford interviews his niece Hannah about her summer job! Hannah worked on a dude ranch in the summer! It is an all includsive luxury ranch resort were she met some amazing friends!
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  • @uss.steamship9215
    @uss.steamship92152 жыл бұрын

    Hey guys…this might be a little off topic but can you do a video on those geodesic domes in the background and what you use them for and where you got them….thanks 👍😁

  • @getlostgary9380
    @getlostgary93802 жыл бұрын

    another job option - with less commitment (you aren't likely to find listed anywhere) is, if you're in the neighborhood, show up when a carnival is rolling in for a county fair. You can often pick up a days work helping them set up (if you're physically fit enough) or a weeks work running a ticket booth or game, or kiddie ride. And another days work helping them tear down. You could also sign up for an extended gig - if their heading in your direction, and earn money as you move to your next destination.

  • @dpw175

    @dpw175

    2 жыл бұрын

    Carney Lyfe

  • @marcushennings9513

    @marcushennings9513

    2 жыл бұрын

    I get signed on through day labor and temporary agencies, worked at concerts, the rodeo finals, casinos, etc. They may seem or even say its only a day or two but if you keep up it can last much longer.

  • @genekied
    @genekied2 жыл бұрын

    I retired from a full-time job in Yellowstone and moved into my RV. To fill out my bank account I signed up for a seasonal position work-kamping for Digi-key. Free FHU and a great hourly pay. Work starts in a couple weeks. Just do it. For 12 years I worked in Yellowstone but full-time and always liked how the seasonal folk got to travel all winter.

  • @ketoauntie7301

    @ketoauntie7301

    2 жыл бұрын

    Hello Sir, does this company still hire "Work-Camping" & did you state they provide a paid room?

  • @genekied

    @genekied

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@ketoauntie7301 Not sure if they still have start dates yet for work camping but they do provide hotels and you can always rent an apartment and get reimbursed. Contact Express pros in Grand Forks, ND

  • @cotter9751
    @cotter97512 жыл бұрын

    What an interesting conversation! Options in areas I wouldn't have thought of. I'm getting accustomed to Brian being the host - he's a welcome addition!

  • @shericlunan3693
    @shericlunan36932 жыл бұрын

    Awesome! Great story! I worked at Yellowstone summer after freshman year in college. Old faithful inn. 1988ish. Great experience at such a young age. I’m sure some things have changed but people of all ages. Dorm style and cabin housing. Also many older and/or retired individuals who lived in their RVs. Now in my 50s and burned out Nurse practitioner- I’m seriously considering revisiting seasonal work opportunities!

  • @gizmotrongraphicsmusic9374
    @gizmotrongraphicsmusic93742 жыл бұрын

    Did that too. I worked for two years at two different ski resorts for the winters. I found a job that was completed by 10:00am in the morning each day. So I got a free pass to ski and use rental equipment. I was given a place to stay for free and food discounts at the restaurants if I wanted. I skied more than 200 days in two years of working for them. I even got free ski lessons of one resort. I was better than the instructor. But they did file a hole in my method. So I got even better. Ski resorts are a great place if you love to ski.

  • @markbrownell4890

    @markbrownell4890

    2 жыл бұрын

    ​@@theminister1154 I'm an extreme skiing instructor and have been seen skiing 70 degree faces. It's an art to do the peddle hop turn correctly. But I was weak on my pole planting technique for moguls. They helped me with that. It made moguls way easier. I opened the wagon wheel chair at Kirkwood Meadows back in 94 with 104 inches of super dry powder. It was the deepest truly bottomless snow I have ever skied in. At some points my head was under the snow. That face there is skull & crossbones. It's beyond double black diamond. It's 45 degrees and drops right off a cliff at the start. I skied all day alone. The ski patrol would not go up there. It was clearly do or die. I can't believe that they had the chair open. The road to get to the resort was closed. The storm closed it. So I had the full day off. It was the most epic day of skiing.

  • @jodieturner3161
    @jodieturner31612 жыл бұрын

    I still have half dozen KOA shirts from my adventure. I really enjoyed it for 3 1/2 yrs.

  • @dpw175
    @dpw1752 жыл бұрын

    Brian seems like a good dude. Liking his stuff ao far. 🤞

  • @miamisammy4020
    @miamisammy40202 жыл бұрын

    Brian, thank you for this video! Seasonal work has interested me for a while and I’m glad you covered this topic in this video. Glad Bob is taking a much deserved break, too. Your niece seems lovely and it sounds like she had a very nice experience.

  • @Denniejones
    @Denniejones2 жыл бұрын

    I immediately sent this to my grandson. Thank you!

  • @Writ3r_Dude
    @Writ3r_Dude2 жыл бұрын

    Another job option is to use an online temp agency app. They will pay you as an independent contractor, so you have to watch your taxes, but there is a lot of flexibility as far as how much, how often and what type of work. As some are multi-state, you might have to be sure to keep all of your work in one state or see if they will give you a 1099 for each state you work in for them.

  • @lonestarlaurel8620
    @lonestarlaurel86202 жыл бұрын

    Great video topic and well done. As usual, the comments are helpful, useful. Thanks guys. Happy trails 🐾🎶

  • @binkieruby2191
    @binkieruby21912 жыл бұрын

    Great video! We workcamp and live in our class C RV. It has been great so far.

  • @jbaby007
    @jbaby0072 жыл бұрын

    Coolworks is a great site. I've used it for a job at Grand Tetons, Big Sky Resort and Zion National Park. All were dorm style. Unfortunately, I don't enjoy that kind of living situation. Because these places are so remote and the housing is cheap and small, kids love to party which is fine but I enjoy my sleep and peace. Cool experiences though.

  • @michellebush5957
    @michellebush59572 жыл бұрын

    I'm forwarding this to my Son who is about to graduate college with a degree in Hospitality/Tourism Management. I've been telling him to check out coolworks for awhile now and maybe get into the seasonal work to get some different experiences before he settles into a full-time career, while he's still young.

  • @StyleSensePlus
    @StyleSensePlus2 жыл бұрын

    I like a variety that you’re now offering in this channel. Seasonal jobs seems like an interesting topic.

  • @janetkoball44
    @janetkoball442 жыл бұрын

    I didn't hear about hrs. And days you worked. Just wondering. And info. About paid room and board. Thanks

  • @jbaby007

    @jbaby007

    2 жыл бұрын

    From my minimal experience (3 seasonal jobs from coolworks) hours and days vary based on need. Since the pandemic, places are hurting for workers so shifts seem to be longer depending on the position. Currently, I'm working 6 days a week averaging 6 hours a day. Room and board can vary between free to upwards of $800/m. Big Sky Resort had housing at around $300/m with one roommate but you have to provide your own food and cookware for your dorm room. Here at Zion National Park, it's $13.5/d or like $405/m for room and board which includes 3 meals a day at the employee dining room. Dorms you can share a room up to 2 other people. Hope that helps.

  • @DebZaragoza
    @DebZaragoza2 жыл бұрын

    Great video! I'm encouraging my daughter to try a job like this also after she graduates. I don't want her just settling for any job just for security reasons. I'm hoping she is open to trying different things while she is young. I sure wish I had been braver and done this when I was young. Thanks Brian! 😀

  • @therookeryvanlife5612
    @therookeryvanlife56122 жыл бұрын

    Great interview! I wish I had thought of this when I was in my 20's.

  • @RVingwithLuck
    @RVingwithLuck2 жыл бұрын

    I am full time TV living as of March. Working remotely at a boring job. I met a young man yesterday (recent full time van lifer) that told me about your channel, and cool works. He got a summer job through it. Love your videos, and this one was very informative. Wish me luck as I look to seasonal jobs on the road!

  • @Zooieszoo
    @Zooieszoo2 жыл бұрын

    Well done Brian!

  • @carriemainquist757
    @carriemainquist7572 жыл бұрын

    Very helpful. Thank you!

  • @cathysupp9493
    @cathysupp94932 жыл бұрын

    Ah, to be young!!!! What a lovely niece, and fellow adventurer Good interview

  • @AngiesJonesPoetry
    @AngiesJonesPoetry2 жыл бұрын

    Some really good information.

  • @guyorvis6599
    @guyorvis65992 жыл бұрын

    After you subtract for the resort-owned hotel, I wonder how much you made? And gas to get there and back? =.....?

  • @StyleSensePlus
    @StyleSensePlus2 жыл бұрын

    Loved it!

  • @edbaranowski1958
    @edbaranowski19582 жыл бұрын

    I LOVE these kinds of videos. I'm retired and have a small fixed income, but I'd love to find something on the road for a few more sheckles.

  • @JamesTaylor-pr4zf
    @JamesTaylor-pr4zf2 жыл бұрын

    I hope this inspires some people to "Just do it!"

  • @mysticalmisfit1332
    @mysticalmisfit13322 жыл бұрын

    What a great video & a beautiful back drop!😍 Where did this interview take place? Those domes in the background look intriguing. 🙌🏽🙌🏽

  • @DearestDawn
    @DearestDawn2 жыл бұрын

    This is a great informative interview. Where is this park you are sitting at?

  • @artbarney
    @artbarney2 жыл бұрын

    Tell me about the dome in the background

  • @traveltimewithtim3512
    @traveltimewithtim35122 жыл бұрын

    I wonder if one could still stay in their RV, Camper, van, etc. doing this summer job and still be close to the job location.

  • @poigmhahon
    @poigmhahon2 жыл бұрын

    custom cutters wheat harvest is a traditional transient seasonal job in Montana (I've done it in 1978) Cherry picking in Kalispell is another one.

  • @RubyRhu
    @RubyRhu2 жыл бұрын

    I used CoolWorks to find a workcamping job at a KOA in South Dakota. They had full hook up (water, electric, sewer) spots for RV's and Dorms for those without a camper. It was a ton of fun.

  • @cheri6174
    @cheri61742 жыл бұрын

    Thank you Hannah. Can you tell me any other sites? Appreciate you very much. Proud of you also

  • @lisamiller6848
    @lisamiller68482 жыл бұрын

    I would love to do a seasonal job!!

  • @lyndahardy8168
    @lyndahardy81682 жыл бұрын

    Maybe a seasonal job. I’m not young. Are there opportunities for my age group. 68-72

  • @carolynreynolds2737

    @carolynreynolds2737

    2 жыл бұрын

    Through Cool works there are. There is a section for 'Older and Bolder ' I believe it's called.

  • @ketoauntie7301

    @ketoauntie7301

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@carolynreynolds2737 Thank you 👍

  • @brianleonard6885
    @brianleonard68852 жыл бұрын

    Bravo great advice

  • @charofheart37
    @charofheart372 жыл бұрын

    Awesome share out and I know some that would love to here this idea as much as crop picking for seasonal jobs. Thanks so much! 🤗❤️👍🏾💯

  • @rene5375
    @rene53752 жыл бұрын

    Great information!

  • @edlambert4472
    @edlambert44722 жыл бұрын

    My Dad told me: You can do anything for six months. You can sit on a hot rock for 6 months.

  • @rhondacooper3565
    @rhondacooper35652 жыл бұрын

    We are listening

  • @bocadelcieloplaya3852
    @bocadelcieloplaya38522 жыл бұрын

    i always regretted not spending the summer working at a camp ground or something like this while in college. oh well. maybe next time.

  • @FeMiNem-Poet
    @FeMiNem-Poet2 жыл бұрын

    120% is a great way to describe something.💙💫💙

  • @chrisschuck2974

    @chrisschuck2974

    2 жыл бұрын

    agreed. 120%

  • @annies8075
    @annies80752 жыл бұрын

    What are the domes used for in the background?

  • @rickywright583
    @rickywright5832 жыл бұрын

    🤙

  • @agr8h2o
    @agr8h2o2 жыл бұрын

    👍👍👍👍👍👍

  • @chetmack9640
    @chetmack96402 жыл бұрын

    What did you do with Bob????

  • @paulamcneely4923
    @paulamcneely49232 жыл бұрын

    I'd be interested at n jobs paying cash. Are they out there?

  • @cvb7651
    @cvb76512 жыл бұрын

    Would hope a horse or whiterafting guide would have plenty of prior experience.

  • @ketoauntie7301

    @ketoauntie7301

    2 жыл бұрын

    Right 😲

  • @TheTrevelyansway
    @TheTrevelyansway2 жыл бұрын

    I used coolworks also to find a ranch job all the way back in 1999. Made many lifetime friends, was paid almost nothing.

  • @RetiredLovingIt
    @RetiredLovingIt2 жыл бұрын

    Awesome!

  • @scooterfpv8864
    @scooterfpv88642 жыл бұрын

    👍👍