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Today I am interviewing a man who has been RVing with his wife for more than nine years. What makes their situation unique is that they work remote jobs in addition to Workamping positions.
Ari Adler and his wife, Jessi, are originally from Michigan. When they first started RVing, they lived in a Class B motorhome. Today, they have a 30-foot Airstream Flying Cloud travel trailer that was specifically designed for people who work remote jobs or run businesses from their RVs.
They both have remote jobs that require efficient workspaces. The designers of the Flying Cloud model removed a bunkbed in back of the trailer and created an office in its place. It features a built-in desk and filing cabinets, which gives the Adlers a dedicated office space separate from their living quarters.
The extra space is essential for Jessi, who works a 100% remote job for a public relations agency. Ari also works as a freelance writer and editor.
However, because he has more flexibility with his freelance schedule, Ari started picking up Workamping jobs, too. They are usually volunteer positions at state parks, which often come with a free RV site, and that helps them reduce living expenses.
The Adlers spend about nine months a year in their RV, but return to Michigan in late fall through the holidays.
Ari and Jessi’s approach to working from their RV is opening a lot of eyes by showing people it is possible to enjoy the income of professional remote jobs and the perks afforded to Workampers.
Many employers give Workamping couples an RV site, which is either free or rented at a significantly- reduced price, in exchange for a commitment to work a specific number of hours. Some campgrounds need both people to work together, for example when one person works the front desk while another person works outside.
However, many places don’t care who does the work as long as all the tasks are completed. It’s jobs like that which Ari finds attractive.
To make sure there are no misconceptions, Ari explains to prospective employers up front that he’s the only one who will be available to work. Then, campgrounds can decide whether the arrangement will work for them, too.
Ari said volunteer positions tend to have more flexibility in allowing one person to put in all the required hours.
The experience has allowed Ari and Jessi to travel all over the country and meet many people. Because they are Workampers, they can settle in to an area for an extended period of time, which allows the Adlers to immerse themselves into the local culture.
Ari said he and Jessi realized years ago that if they were going to work from a table or desk at home, they could easily do it from a different location. That gives them something new and exciting to do after work and on weekends.
If Ari had to start over again, he would have begun Workamping years earlier knowing these kind of living arrangements were possible. Because the Adlers don’t really need income from Workamping jobs, they are able to live in some spectacular places by exchanging volunteer time for a free RV site.
To connect with Ari and Jessi, visit their website at www.trekers.org or check out their YouTube channel at www.youtube.com/trekers, where they post videos about places they have visited and worked.
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That’s all for this week’s show. I hope you enjoy a fabulous, safe and memorable Thanksgiving holiday. We’ll be back next week with another fun interview on The Workamper Show. Thanks for listening!
