Wazzup Pilipinas!
Sick of working your typical 9-5 job, stuck in the same office with the same view and the same people and stuck feeling like you’re in need of a holiday? Why not combine the two by travelling and working at the same time?
Unless you’ve been living under a rock for the past two or three years and haven’t got an Instagram account, you’ll be well aware of the fact that people are making a living while travelling around the world and living their dreams.
Does this sound like something you want to do? Got somewhere in mind you would love to go first? Had a dream road trip played in your mind for some time? Don’t worry; there’s no time like the present.
Today, we’re going to get you started on your travelling/working dream by exploring everything you need to know about getting started.
Practice and Perform
If you’ve got a knack for a certain activity, whether it’s a living statue, playing an instrument, performing a circus-like skill or anything in between, there’s no reason why you can’t take this skill on the road in the form of street performing and busking.
You’ll need to make sure that you’ve perfecting your skill and can stand out from the rest in order to be successful, but you can earn a lot of money doing this. However, as you can imagine, some days can be really good whereas others won’t be, so it’s quite hit or miss.
Join a Travelling Show
Hand in hand with the consideration above, signing up and becoming employed with a travelling show is a great way to earn money and travel. In most cases, you’ll also be able to eat, drink and sleep without having to pay.
While a circus instantly springs to mind, there is a tonne of shows, including dance and theatre shows, comedy shows and even bands who will tour and will employ somebody, or a group, to come with them and help them set up and ensure jobs are completed.
You’ll need to fill in or write an application form to ensure that you can secure your place in these shows. If you’re stuck for ideas, try using writing guides like State of Writing or Via Writing to help.
Consider Seasonal Work
This is the ideal job opportunity for somebody who wants to travel and continue working indefinitely, or fancies working a season away and then returning home. This solely depends on the location that you’re visiting but could include jobs like working in a ski resort, picking fruit and veg at farms or working in summer camps.
When you’re applying for these jobs, you’ll need to apply before you leave which will mean submitting a resume. Don’t forget to check your resume’s grammar using tools like Grammarix.
Using Online Tools
One of the best, and easiest, ways to start money online is to build up an arsenal of tools that you can use when you need to make money. These tools can be used as your primary source of income, or as backups when your own projects aren’t working or go quiet, and you need some money.
Upwork
A source of all kinds of jobs for all industries and professionals, connecting you with customers from anywhere.
UK Writings
A website where you can source tutoring jobs to teach students from around the world.
EBAY
A place to sell crafts or items you have to anybody in the world, regardless of their destination.
Ox Essays
A source of blog writing jobs writing for websites in all industries and niches.
Paper Fellows
A database of jobs where you can find freelance writing jobs.
Resumention
A writing service where you can find resume writing tasks for customers across the globe.
Working in Hospitality
Everywhere you travel to; you’re sure to be able to find a tonne of hospitality jobs that you could work in for several months before moving to the next place. Think about businesses such as hotels, restaurants, bars, cafes, hostels and so many more.
While some jobs may be happy to have you walk in, others will need you to apply so make sure you’re doing your research. You’ll also need to look into work visas, depending on the country that you’re visiting.
Become an Au Pair
This is perhaps one of the most popular travelling jobs, but you are restricted somewhat depending on how old you are. This job is mainly for younger adults who can move into a house for a family and take care of the house, typically looking after children at the same time.
Conclusion
As you can see, there are so many ways to get started when it comes to making money while travelling the world. No one is saying that it’s going to be an easy journey, but with the right amount of elbow grease, anything is possible.
Contributed by Brenda Berg, a professional with over 15 years of experience in business management, marketing and entrepreneurship. Consultant and tutor for college students and entrepreneurs at Big Assignments. She is self-motivated results-driven individual who is encouraged to travel and share gained experience. You can visit her personal blog at Letsgoandlearn.com