10 EASY Van Life Job Ideas ANYONE Can Do: Smart ways of making money during van life
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In this full-time van life episode, we’ll look at 10 of the best ways of making money during van life. All of these van living jobs are either things I do personally to earn money on the road, or they are van life jobs that we’ve seen other van lifers doing.
Whether you want to learn how to make money living in a van full time or you are just looking for part-time projects to cover the cost of fun activities, this video has you covered.
It turns out, jobs for van life come in all shapes in sizes. Many van life ways to make money involve online work, but as you’ll see in this video, that’s not always the case. And while online van life jobs are a great way to earn-depending on your personality and travel style-they may not be the BEST way.
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Heyo! Mitch and Day here 👋🏼
We’re just your typical American-Colombian couple determined to live every second of our precious time here on earth to the fullest. After a 10-month solo backpacking trip through South America, I (Mitch) stopped in Cali, Colombia to take salsa dancing classes 💃🏻. I only planned to stay for a couple weeks, but God had other plans for me. I met a cute Colombian girl (Day) in class, those couple weeks turned into a couple years, and before we knew it...we were married 👰🏻🤵🏼
Now we’re traveling the world full time as digital nomads, supporting ourselves by working online 👨💻👩💻
Our goal with these videos is to inspire you to step outside your comfort zone, give you an inside peek at our crazy imperfect lives, and show you that you don’t have to be rich to live an extraordinary life...all you need to do is make the choice!
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Which ones of these van life jobs sound the coolest to you? Drop me a comment, yo!
I hope you have a fast getaway van!
What’s the best jobs?😊
Which ones look most interesting to you? The best job for you might be different from the best job for me! 😎
I really like the house sitting gig!
Yeah it feels so great to be able to relax and have more space for a few days (or weeks). If you’re moving around a lot like we do, it’s tricky coordinating the dates with the times you’ll be passing that area. But if you have a flexible schedule or are sticking to one area, it can be a great option!
38years old. Buying a school bus. Im tired of paying rent, never owning. I can buy a house but doing it alone is hella hard. So ive decided im gonna pocket the 24k a year in rent. Get property and build while living in a skoolie. Wish me luck. 👍
Wow, that sounds like an awesome plan! I love how you're thinking outside of the box and not just following what everyone else is doing. Best of luck to you!
Very Good plan. I would Try to get land where there is no gooberment control over you and what you build.
Such a cool idea! I’m in the same boat! Definitely hope it goes well, you should start a channel, would love to watch your progress with you! ❤️
I think there are pros and cons to each type of vehicle - it all depends on what your priorities are 😊
Wish you the best. Hi a lot of people do it so can you. Rent free is lovely.
1. Virtual Assistant
2. Freelance Writing
3. Influencer
4. Blogging
5. Seasonal jobs
6. Remote jobs
7. Online Teacher
8. Landlord
9. Mobile Entrepreneur (in person side business)
10. Consultant
11. Housesitting
Thanks for adding these! I’ll add some chapters next time I’m at my laptop!
Web developer
Most of these arent easy to get unless you are in america or Canada lol.
Like which ones?
@@ProjectUntethered all
I'm 17 going on road trips solo I did my first road trip with no destination and figured out that I've never been to cape cod before and I drove the whole cap cod Penninsula and I wanted to find my campsite without Google and stumbled across the Chattem lighthouse Beach and woke up at the Crack of dawn and saw the most beautiful sunrise I've ever seen and ignored the great white shark warnings and jumped in that ocean.and I just finished my 2nd road trip to Vermont and slept in my car for 2 days . There is something so exciting about the adventure of the people you meet and places you stumble into and everyone I've met along the way has told me " I wish I did this when I was your age" and I'm glad I'm figuring myself out this way. I've always wanted to do this and one night just like this I was watching these videos and I just told myself what's stopping me. I love this life
That is so awesome! Haha I definitely wish I would’ve started traveling at your age too. You’re blessed to have stumbled on it early! And kudos to you for exploring without using technology to guide you - that’s where the real adventures are had!
I am strongly considering living the van life in the very near future. I'm a college dropout, so I didn't think I could do it, but videos like these give me hope. This list feels much more down-to-earth than most other lists I've seen. Thank you!
You can totally do it. You don’t need a college degree to be successful. I’ve never once used my degree to land a gig. I taught myself all this online stuff using free resources online and a handful of paid courses. All you need is hard work, self discipline, consistency, and patience!
That’s awesome to hear you’re choosing not to accept a lifestyle you don’t like. Let us know how the transition back into a van goes!
You bet! ☺️
Congratulations! 🎉 that is awesome news. Yeah insurance can be tricky depending on how the vehicle is registered and your states rules. If you build on the inside, you might need to re-register it if possible to make sure everything is covered. But one step at a time! Speaking of which, what’s the next step in tour plan?
Sounds exciting! 🤗 decorating and figuring out where everything goes was pretty fun for us. It’s going to turn out awesome!
Isn't it crazy how for some people things just....work out for them? And they can just.....do things? And it goes well? and even make it look and sound simple. Wow. It's amazing and I'm envious 😭
You can do it too! I can tell just based on your comment that you’d be a good freelance writer. Grab my free course in the description to help you get started. Then when you finish, feel free to email me if you have any questions. Don’t give up!
(P.S. - No matter how easy people make it look, normally their key to success is they were too stubborn to give up)
You honestly you just described life itself haha as unreliable as it is, things have to fall into place eventually and you keep moving forward. I think the “some people” that you are referring to are the ones who are able to get out of their head and let things work together on its own. (Whether it is what they expected or not) Even in my own failures there was a silver lining or experience I was able to glean from. Most people wait until the perfect moment for all “the ducks to be in order” or “the right timing”. But that moment for most never really comes.
I can assure you that the guy in this video probably ended up in places he didn’t anticipate or worked in places he wouldn’t have otherwise. You just find ways to make it happen. That’s life
You’re 100% right. I’ve ended up in places I never could have possibly imagined. Just work hard for something you believe in, give it your all, and go with the flow. Don’t be afraid to fail because every failure is a valuable lesson - and failure is way better than never trying anything at all. I’m so happy to see people helping each other out in these comments. You all are awesome 🙏
I was the same until, in my 60s, I decided to work for an actual company.
Completely cramped my style and sapped my spirit because of the endless rules and paperwork.
For some inexplicable reason, I can't find my life again.
This is the first one of these "jobs you can do" videos that actually seems relatable. So thanks for that.
I'm really glad you enjoyed it! If you ever have any questions about any of them, feel free to reach out! :-)
Another idea is to go to a local temp service in the city you are in. You can go in on the days you want to get work from them.
Great idea!!🌈🌈
Independent journalist or LIVESTREAMERS
Dude, LOVE This desk setup. Awesome view and backdrop. Keep it up.
Thanks man! We even had great service there, believe it or not! The only hard part is making a video with sun blasting your eyes haha
having done this once....and about to do again.....hitting the road and meeting, playing, living on ones OWN time...not always wanting to be connected to the inter web...hahah
I feel ya - it’s awesome to be able to disconnect for a few days every once in a while!
@@ProjectUntethered Yes, especially these days. Living drama free is the way to live and sometimes you have to be away from society. 😊
You got that right! I’m a strong supporter of a minimal drama life!
This actually seems very doable. Much better than the other videos of “online dropshipping” and “digital marketing” and other things that simply don’t work
It definitely is doable! But I wouldn’t say those other models don’t work, per se. They are just not nearly as easy as some scammy gurus make it seem.
Landlord ☠️☠️☠️
Oh but you all are so hip and cool. Work? come on, you are far too busy eating great meals as the sun sets over some amazing background, playing guitar around the camp fire, and meeting amazing people from all over the world that you are still totally in contact with.
Getting caught in the rain. A little snow as you drive up the road. Where to edit your next totally killer video. You have far more important issues than working. Like OMG.
Haha hopefully someday we’ll only have to worry about making cool videos 😇
I found this to be extremely informative. Thank you so much.
You bet! I’m glad you found in informative! 💪
Scrolling through RUclips and noticed your thumbnail… Lake Isabella?
Spot on, good eye!
Thinking about van life with my girlfriend, but was curious of how we would make money. Very useful!!! Thank you.
Go for it! And let us know if you have any questions! 🙃
Take a peek at the food delivery apps. Would let you earn money in multiple locations across the country.
Same
Thanks brotha, this is the best practical Video I've found
You bet! Any of the ideas interest you?
As an introverted traveler, this is exactly why I do part-time Van Life in my Roatrek Zion RV---while teaching online. Love my hubby, but it's my home away from home when I solo travel 🧡 or want to meet up with other ladies to camp with.
That sounds like an awesome setup and refreshing getaway! :-)
Closet lesbian!👅👅👅
Thank you for a very insightful video as I have been doing research for well over a year now and I am just looking at different vehicle options. I am a single male in my late 40's never married, no kids and never owned a house in my life. I am tired of the "rat race"!!! Kudos :)-
You are very welcome! Best of luck!! :-)
Something you didn't mention: TEFL jobs usually require a bachelor's degree.
Yeah, a degree definitely opens up your options. But there are several platforms that don’t require it - and private clients won’t care either!
I subscribed when you said "it's a hoot"
I love it when cool people subscribe!
I've actually wanted van life/ RV life since before internet influencers were a big thing. I was mobbing around with a backpack and a tarp and a boyfriend.
That’s so awesome, you’re gonna love it!
Mitch, you're awesome. While the majority of your suggestions weren't necessarily geared to me, personally, they were informative, helpful, and the links, invaluable! I shared your video on my Flipboard ezine: Viaggiare Del Mondo. Happy trails to you.
Hey Nonno, thank you so much!! You rock! I’m glad you found them helpful. Were there any that stuck out to you? Or any good ones that I missed?
I just want to travel and sell my art but idkk I’m having trouble doing that stable 😂
Yeah it wouldn’t be a bad idea to have something stable on the side to supplement the art when sales are slow!
I'm actually doing that right now! I am a professional illustrator of more than 10 years, worked retail for many years and dead-end jobs, got tired of it and stopped working for a W-2 almost 4 years ago. Since I committed to my art I built a website, e-commerce platform, and on demand printing through a website called society6. Combined with social media, your website advertising marketing your artwork is mostly automatic and a passive stream. The other half of the investment was in a pop-up, a small card table, tablecloth, inventory such as prints, bookmarks, stickers, etc that someone could pay as little in cash and walk away with.
I have also worked as a Uber bike delivery courier for my area the past 2 years and have went from a conventional 8-speed commuter bike, then I purchased a used 500 watt electric bike from an old man, and last year saved up enough to buy a used utility cargo van that I am now recently transitioning in to haul the entire operation direct to a neighborhood. I've got a cooler, interior power, and a roll-up bed. I was watching Vancity Van Life on RUclips last March at the beginning of the pandemic and chrome has been inspiring me moving forward on my plan. So I became a official notary public of Florida, utilizing my existing Studio space in a nearby storage unit, now doubles as my processing office. Now I can drive around Miami, Park and ride around for a couple hours, then meet clients for signings, and go to the beach whenever I want. Things are still very new and fresh so when everything messes together I have projected I can make at least $100 a day without having to work more than 3 hours on one thing. You can find my art online and from there a bit of what I'm doing, I hope to start a RUclips channel detailing my courier routine by getting some action cameras and harnesses. See you at the top!
www.artistcraigahamilton.com
GREETINGS FROM MIAMI FL 🙋🏾♂️🇺🇲😎
@@f1guremeout This is so awesome!! I love hearing stories of people like you who go against the grain and design their own life. And it sounds like you're constantly making upgrades, bit by bit. So cool! If you start that RUclips channel, let me know. I'd love to follow it!
Learn a trade. Work occasionally. There are temp agencies, contractors, Craigslist, etc. If you know a trade or two you'll be good. It's mostly planning ahead and living on budget. Personally, I am a welder with millwright skills and a framer - residential and commercial, tile setter, landscaper, insulation installer - commercial and residential. Those skills can lead to a lot of other related temp jobs. I also write and play music, surf, speak Spanish, bla, bla, bla. Just recognize your skills. Not everybody has the skills you have but everyone has skills. Everyone's different
So true. With all those skills, it’s be hard NOT to find work.
I literally can’t find anything I would be willing to do. I don’t like working with computers. I am a physical work guy but getting old and can’t do physical work consistently like when younger. I hope my ss is enough
Hmm that’s a tough situation. What about delivery driving to supplement your SS income? There’s also lots of apps for handyman work, and I’d imagine you could find gigs that aren’t so physical. Just spitballing here - best of luck!!
Uber Eats, Door Dash, Pages--- food delivery apps seem like a viable income for some gypsies, since you can do it in multiple areas across the country.
Can also deliver packages for Amazon.
If you can shine shoes and have the equipment, it is pretty quick money.
Those are some good idea! I didn't realize it was so easy to use those apps while bouncing around the country. Definitely adding to the list!
Yea I’m 16 I’m a drop out working a full time job for the past 5 months working towards getting a travel trailer and a truck and travel full time off food delivery apps and deliver packages for 25$ an hr I’ve worked DoorDash and I can easily make around 200-300$ a day and that 300$ could get me through a week in an travel trailer and maybe just parking my trailer and go out DoorDashing whenever I need to you know but Im really hoping it’s going to work out of it doesn’t I still have a back up plan
@@reptilemafia2738 You have a plan, young man, and that is a start. Hope you don't mind if I toss out a few things you might consider, even if you have already thought of it. I do not know it all and I can not see into the future, but I have made more trips around the sun than you have and might have something of value for you to consider. These are options and only you can decide if they're right for you. I would give almost anything to be your age and know everything I know right now, so in no way am I talking down to you because truthfully, I am a little jealous of all the many opportunities you have before you.
First, consider getting a cargo van (maybe even a minivan) over a cargo trailer to get started. You can always sell the van and buy something else later. You can outfit that van cheaply and easily if you focus on your needs vs your wants; necessities over luxuries. Think camping in your van. Get a cot, folding table, folding chair, luggable loo, camp stove, collapsible wash tub, small pot and pan, small pump that goes on a 5 gallon water jug, non-breakable plastic plates and cups---whatever you need to eat with, and sheets/blanket/pillow. Viola, your van is habitable. Add luxuries as you go, not before.
Do not quit your job and hit the road until you have enough money in savings to purchase another used van and everything inside it. That savings is your home owners insurance. If you total your van, you need enough cash to set yourself up all over again, immediately. Work hard and be patient as you build up to this life you are choosing.
Pay yourself first. What does that mean? It means find something simple and reliable to invest in each and every week or month, like a mirror index fund, and pay into that as a first priority. The idea is to build up enough in investments that the compound interest it makes is eventually enough to live on without having to work anymore. Check out the FIRE (Financial Independence Retire Early) movement here on RUclips to learn more. I can not stress enough how important this is. Were I in your shoes, I would strive to invest $200 per week because your bills will be low without rent and utilities sucking away your paychecks, never again to come back to you. After you have researched this and considered it, research it some more and keep considering until it is a part of your life. It IS that IMPORTANT.
Carve out time to relax and enjoy, but work more than you play. You are young and you will never have more energy than you do right now. A certainty I can guarantee is that you will be 30 in what feels like only a few years. 40 and 50 come even faster. I didn't believe it when I was your age, but I know it as a fact now, and eventually, so will you. Work now toward not having to work later. (Invest like your a$$ is on fire and your investments are the only way to put it out)
Work towards improving yourself constantly. Get your GED and keep learning every day. This will open up options and just enrich your life in general. Simple delivery jobs are here now, but in 10-15 years, self driving vehicles will likely eliminate them. Grow and adapt with the times. Education, in one form or another, is key to that.
Last, guide yourself carefully toward becoming the man you want to become. Be yourself and stay on your purpose. Following others or trying to be what society and the world says you should be is a sure fire way yo unhappiness and misery. If you know who you are and what you're worth, it will not matter what others think about you.
Good luck.
@@reptilemafia2738 exactly
@@williambianchi2006 Thank you William for taking the time to show compassion for and share your wisdom with total strangers. I’m 35 but your words of wisdom still also helped me with what I’m going through right now, so much so that I screenshot your wonderful advice. God bless you!
I think something that hasn't been touched on is metal and electronic scrapping/recycling!! Roll out a rubber mat in your van so you dont dirty things up with your scrap and take your haul to a scrap yard anywhere in the country
Interesting idea! I'm going to add this to the written article for my next round of updates! Do you know how much you can make doing something like that?
@@ProjectUntethered You can definitely make a decent amount of money. Save your wallet from your gas tank lol. You can scrap steel, aluminum, stainless steel, copper, brass, etc. Wires, electronic motors etc. Basically just check craigslist ads, or just drive down neighborhood streets particularly before trash day and you're bound to find something salvageable. Prices for different metals vary per state but aluminum in Florida goes for .49 cents a pound, If you can find 30 pounds worth of aluminum you can get about 15 bucks. That's like maybe 3 aluminum bicycles and so on. Also, you're doing a good deed and helping recycle earth's metals and I like to look at it like maybe down the line it'll help reduce metal mining somehow. It's a decent side hustle and if you know what you're looking for you can leave with $80 bucks in only an hour. The good thing is i'm assuming every state has some type of metal scrap yard.
This info is gold - thanks so much! I’m all for jobs that help the environment!
It will require some grunt work and the will to get a little dirty, as sometimes you might have to go through dumpsters to get your scrap, other times it can be clean and out at the curb.
@@ProjectUntethered Anytime! I've been dreaming to start an adventure. I had a 2007 town and country but I sold it only a few days ago, I'm looking into buying another van, fullsized or mini whatever it may be. I'm itching to hit the road. In the town and country I never got to take it on trips but I did haul scrap in it, folded all the seats down and it has plenty of room. Even fit a fridge in it to scrap lol.
So if you are air b and b your apartment, who cleans it once they leave ? And how do they get the keys ?
You could hire someone to help you - either a property management company or a family/friend. We usually rent out long-term so it’s not something we need to do often.
I'm going to university and getting my degree in English. Then I'm going to get a remote copywriting job that's full-time, so I can work while travelling. I plan to save while in school, and then make my own custom campervan!!!!
“Landlord” or “make other people pay way more than what the property is worth so I can travel the world and do what I want while they pay ridiculous rent and fees”. STOP MAKING MONEY OFF OF CREATING NOTHING, LAZY AF
Don't you need a physical home address for a lot of these jobs??
You can always use a family members address or it for a virtual mailbox service if family isn’t an option :-)
+ online trader (stocks, forex, crypto)
+ web designer or programer
+ digital artist (picture, music)
+ online gamer
These are all very cool options…sounds like it’s time to make a Part 2 video!
Awesome
Mitch you are awesome! I have been on Upwork before, but it has been a while. Since I have taken some college writing courses.
Here I have just kind of stumbled on to van life. Me and my husband are planning to hike the AT next year, and my suggestion is to convert a van to use after rather than paying rent for a house for 6 months we are not using. My only concern was the lack of a shower but that’s only 5$ at a truck stop.
You’ve given me a lot to think about. Thanks! ✌🏼
Dooo iiiittt!!! Also planet fitness is $20/month for two people for unlimited showers. Just be careful because they can be tricky to cancel (I made a video on that in case you’re interested). Also there are plenty of lakes and free beach showers to use. You can also pay to use campground showers even if you’re not camping there. Hope this helps! Make sure to check out the free freelance writing course on projectuntethered.com if you need help getting back into freelancing :-)
@@ProjectUntethered Amazing idea!! We plan to join a fitness club anyways that is just perfect! This helps a lot. Really worried about that shower haha 😆
Haha we feel you! Showering is definitely one of the toughest parts. Our gym membership is frozen for a couple more days, so just yesterday we drove 45 min to a free outdoor beach shower because we were desperate haha. You can also buy those hanging camp showers, or a collapsible bucket and do sponge baths when you’re out in the sticks with no gyms around. If you find any better solutions, let us know!
If all else fails you can wash your hair in a bucket 🪣 and wash the rest of your body with soap and a cloth and you can do this inside of your van. I agree that a shower feels the best, though. You can also get a solar shower, (sold in the camping section of stores) you can fill it with heated water and not have to wait for the sun to warm the water. 😊❣️
I work on upwork!! I'm a GhostWriter, but I'm looking into copywriting, and all the rest!
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Most jobs in UK required a residence for work and applying also requires years of previous experience. Living in a van I have no problem with, making enough money to live is the problem. Plus traveling visas..
What about freelancing?
When I graduate i plan on living on the road I looked into it and the main expenses are BEFORE you leave yk with the Vehicle and equipment and if you do a couple of these you should be making enough because the main expenses is gas and food
Question! If I were to buy an rv and start traveling the world and I didn’t have hookups for electricity or while traveling. How do I maintain a job if I can’t charge my laptop? And if solor panels will it hold up long term if I use that for everything?
I’m 20 in school to be a CAD tech, which I don’t know if I’ll even finish, I want to, just have a lot going on rn, but I just want to van life so bad… travel all over the US and Canada experience all the different weather, places etc, I just need a virtual job, I’m considering going to work at a factory my day works at for 3 years, I’d be getting paid between $60K and $70K a year, I can spend $60K on a newer van low miles and build it out myself on the inside, the way I want it, and then just save up and have between $120K and $140K to live off of, I just wonder how long that would last me
That sounds like a respectable plan! That should last a long time if you’re cooking your own meals and camping on free government land. When we made this video a couple years ago, my wife and I spent around $1600 per month for 2 people…and that was driving quite a bit, our biggest expense was gas and groceries.
@@ProjectUntethered oh yeah definitely plan on camping at parking lots in national parks, and Walmarts/targets in between and moving a lot, don’t plan on staying at private campgrounds at all, and also planned on cooking for myself aside from the occasional snack here and there and it’s just me I enjoy being single personally, so I mean if that’s the case than I could live quite a while like that then, thanks for you input on that
@@ProjectUntethered yeah after doing the math and I was being generous as to how much I’d potentially spend (1200) for just me a month I could do 8 to 10 years of the nomad life
@@ProjectUntethered I do have a question did that include the insurance on your van in that monthly budget?
Get that $$$
Yeah buddy! 🤑
I live on the East coast. I can’t do anything on a computer. I’m poor. I’m more of a physical worker. I knew when I saw this title it was laptop jobs
I subbed and looked at your website because you present yourself very well. You come across as someone who knows what he is talking about. Here is another important factor, you don't come across as a sleazy car salesman. What many people don't understand is marketing yourself is all about presenting yourself as someone who people can trust. If I believed you were just trying to drive traffic to your crummy website I wouldn't have looked at it. I believed you when you said it was a very good website and after looking at it I could tell it was worth spending the time looking it over. There are so many cookie cutter rehashed websites, everybody just trying to make a buck with rehashed content. I just found your channel and I believe if you keep going your channel will grow much bigger than it is now.
Wow thank you so much for such a nice comment, it made my morning! I’ve always believed that building trust is important if you’re in it for the long hall. Sure, those sleazy guys might make a quick buck, but it won’t last. If you actually try to help people, they’ll stick around long term, recommend you to others, etc. Plus it just feels good to help people (and get comments like this 😊)
What types of goals are you working towards?
@@ProjectUntethered You're welcome! My goals? To create the best version of myself. And to express myself through art.
That’s an awesome goal! I bet you could build a mini art studio into a van! 😉🚐
My wife makes great money medical coding and processing dental insurance claims. It takes a little upfront investment to become certified and requires an internet connection but it's a great remote job that is on your own time. She gets paid per claim so it's a great way to manage your income to free time ratio.
Wow that sounds like a good one that I hadn’t heard of before. I’m going to add it to my ultimate list on the blog 🤓
If you don't mind me asking.. What company does your wife work for? I have experience in the field and I'm looking for something that doesn't have set hours. Thank you!
mitch you're awesome
Right back at ya! ☺️
That's so nice of you to house sit for free. But if I'm house sitting I'm getting paid. But house sitting is pet sitting is a great idea to make cash while on the road
Haha that would be awesome! What are the best ways you’ve found to land paid housesitting jobs?
what a disappointment ...same regurgitate vague list..... never put any ACTUAL sites or companies....smh... thumbs down
What specific info are you looking for?
I used to be a live in senior care giver, then a lady asked if I could be a live in dog sitting. That lasted 4 years.
Thanks for the information, our family is considering traveling life, mainly my wife is looking into traveling RN, my background is Security/ Law enforcement so these tips are very helpful.
Traveling RN is such an awesome opportunity - I’ve heard you can earn a ton more than non-travel nurses doing basically the same thing!
@@ProjectUntethered Yes, very true one of the reasons we are considering it..
Chris Farley did van life before it was big, he live in a van down but the river ..
There are always temporary job agencies as well.
About to be a trucker's wife on the road. I still want to get my hair and nails done though. ❤
Festival work while on the road would be good
That is a good one!
Currently trying to build some sort of remote income to buy a van and get on the road asap, but the van is like 1.5k minimum for down payment, so I’m trying to find many ways to gain money to finally be on the road. From videos to selling photos, etc… My fear is getting a 9-5 job and getting stuck then and there. I could buy the van then, but now how do I gain money when traveling? Idk i’m so burnt out rn😩
There's nothing wrong with getting a 9-5 job to boost up your bank account to give you some cushion for once you hit the road. In fact, I recommend it! It's always a good idea to squirrel away an emergency fund to tap into in case you have any problems while building up your "mobile" job.
Thanks for the video! How do you land a job as a copywriter? Once you know what you're doing, where do you look for available positions? Thanks in advance!
The first jobs are usually the toughest to get if you don’t have any experience, results, or portfolio to show. Usually the easiest way to get your first couple clients is by offering your services to your current network - people who already know, like l, and trust you. Even if nobody you know needs help directly, chances are someone in your network knows someone else that does. And if you get their recommendation, you essentially bypass the whole lack of experience problem. We’re actually going to make a whole video on questions like these, so keep an eye out for it!
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Awesome. Thanks for the quick reply!
So I am 18 years old and don't have much money in my pocket. So I was wondering what type of van I should look for and just in general how to get started. This video answered so many of my questions but I would love if I could get some more tips. Thank you for this video I hope you guys have a great day.
We’re glad you found the video helpful! If you want to go as cheap as possible, you could get a cargo van and do a simple build yourself. We decided to get the RV because we didn’t have the patience to do things ourselves. If possible, I’d definitely try to save up a nice emergency fund before going off on your adventure. That way if anything breaks down, you won’t be stressed for cash. Even if it means putting your plans on hold for a bit to save up money, It’d be a wise move!
Patience, planning and don’t rush. Make sure you have emergency money so you are comfortable if any happens. Get a mini van. The big ones spend a lot of gas. Plan with blankets pillows, where in the van you going to sleep. If you are tall work it out. Make a list of things you need watching these kind of videos. That is what I’m doing. I have stove, blankets I don’t remember the rest but I have a list. Best wishes and remember you could do what ever you put your mind too. Oh yeah I have a traveling chair lol.
@@hazztv6317 thank you for reassuring me. I'm so excited to start this journey I am kinda jumping the gun but yeah. It would be wise to save up emergency money. Thank you for your input it really helps a lot
@@ProjectUntethered I was thinking about woofing, which you might know is working and staying at farms for food and shelter. But yes it would be wise to save up. Thank you for your videos they have really helped me out a lot!!
WWOOFing is a great option! I have yet to try it myself, but I’ve met several other travelers who’ve had really cool experiences
well done! juicy with info. Thank you!!!
Juicy is our specialty! 💦 Any of them peak your interest?
Hey! So bassicly I’m a writer and my dream is to become an author one day.. BUT I have a question, so bassicly my dream is to live in a van and be an author.. anywho would I be able to sell books, and even be an author on the road? Do you have to stay in one location to be an author?:) if anyone knows please let me know:))
I don’t think there are any rules saying authors need to stay put. In fact, many authors travel around on book tours to promote their new books!
You can have Amazon do the work for you
Virtual assistant - 1:38
Freelance writing - 2:59
Influencer - 5:11
Blogging - 6:28
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I swear I've seen a oodles of these videos, and yours is without a doubt the best! Thank you so much!
Thanks, Michelle!! That means a lot! 🤗 which job are you thinking?
@@ProjectUntetheredWell, when I had my son 32 years ago I made my living as a freelance travel writer. I was and am very fortunate to live in a part of the world that everyone wants to visit. So I just figured I'd do that again, except obviously from different locations this time. However, I hadn't thought of house sitting. I really kind of like that idea. I guess we'll see how it all unfolds😊🚙🇨🇦
Nice!! So you will definitely have a head start of you go the freelancing route. I highly recommend it. In fact, I just finished one of my highest paying writing projects from our van with an amazing view in one of California’s most beautiful national parks 😎 Housesitting is an awesome opportunity as well! Although it may be easier once things start improving more with the pandemic.
Van life, or living in a car and traveling is easy now, thanks to the internet. Buying a house is an illusion. You never really own it, even if you pay it off. The city dictates what you can do and can't do, and I've seen stories of the city taking houses from people, paying literally nothing for it. At least with van life you can dictate most of what you have and can do. If your neighbor is too loud, you simply move the van elsewhere. Door Dash and Spark are also good ways to make a living traveling the country, you can work from the app anywhere in the US. Anyway, athough it's nice to have a van, you can easily live in a car too, many people do.
These are all very good points!
Great information. Thank you.
You’re welcome! :-)
I’ve been doing bus life for 3 years now and I just got asked “how do you earn money on the road, can you make a video!” I had no idea how to answer it because our jobs are so unique so I RUclipsd it! AND I FOUND THIS VIDEO! This explains it perfectly! Thank you!
Haha awesome!! Your wall art maps are so cool! Is that one way you earn on the road?
@@ProjectUntethered thanks mate. I use to however I am redesigning my artworks at the moment. A long process but necessary. Will make money again soon I’m sure.
Thanks for sharing!!! Love the video. :)
You bet! I hope it gave you some good ideas!
Very well thought out instructions for success ! Liked and subscribed.....wonder if traveling musician would be good 🇨🇦❤️🇨🇦
Thank you! ☺️ I think a traveling musician would be great! Especially if you can land live gigs ahead of time and base your travels around that. Cool idea!
Don’t flex jobs charge you a fee
Best video on this I’ve seen, thank you!!
I don't see the copyright course
My path to being a mobile porn star, not working here
What job she has? I’m writing notes lol thanks for your videos guys
Dayan? She edits the videos for our channel and helps with formatting and other things in the blog. Basically what you could do as a virtual assistant!
I am in Europe, so a bit of this might not apply for this side of the ocean, but I did get some ideas, and might put it out there for when I get on the road..
(still in building process)
I do have started my vlog on here and blog (but that's on a Norwegian site) where I hope to build some skills before heading out. Mostly because it's nice to look back at, but also because I learn a lot and want to share what I do. It might help someone else who might want to choose this route too.
I have done housesitting before, so I gotta look into that again, or fintune my English, since it's just taught as a 2nd language in Norway.
I am good at customer service, so I guess that's a skill that I can find jobs with.🤔
Thanks for the video 😊
Sorry for the slow response - RUclips held this comment for review for some reason. But I’m glad you found some ideas, let me know how they work over there!
bro that first clip of you in the van you're in Lake Isabella right I can tell by the mountains
Yes it was so nice there!! 🚐
Great nomadic income ideas!
Thank you very much for this very inspiring video. I'm seriously thinking of getting some kind of VAN that will enable me to do SPIRITUAL HEALING, including other therapies including: REFLEXOLOGY, INDIAN HEAD MASSAGE, MEDITATION, etc... and TEACHING same., as I have a teaching certificate for Adults. Thank you once again.
You’re very welcome! It sounds like that would be a very peaceful van! 🧘♀️
@@ProjectUntethered Hi Thank you so much for your kind replay. Hoping both of you are doing great. Yes. I'm talking to and putting all my love and trust into the Universe and Spirit Family to help me put this "spiritual thing" together. I don't want to live in it, just work from it. Sending much love and blessings to you guys.
You’re very welcome. We are Christians so we may not believe in the same things, but I’d take a head massage any day! 💆♂️ wishing you the best!
@@ProjectUntethered Myself (past life as Mary Magdalene) and my husband, Jesus, began Christianity. I think we are very much in the same camp. I am also one third of the TRINITY. God "I Am", Jesus and myself bless you all.
Great info how do you get paid and have you had any problems getting paid?
It depends on which job you choose. As a freelancer, I’d get 50% upfront if working with a smaller, unknown client. But if it’s with a well-known brand, I’ve never had trouble getting paid afterwards. Sometimes they already work with tons of freelancers and have a payment system set up. But in the end, you set the terms of your contract, so you can decide what’s best (and what the client is likely to agree to). I usually get paid directly to my US bank account or to Paypal, but your best option my new different depending on your circumstances. I’ve never had a problem getting paid, although two times (in 4 years) I had to send a reminder email. Hope this helps!
Hi I’m enjoying watching your video it’s very interesting take care you guys 👍👍👍👍
Hey Gina! We’re glad you enjoyed it - have an awesome week! 😎
Great video, guys! Thanks for all of the great information!
You bet! Have you tried any of these ways before?
@@ProjectUntethered Not yet, but soon...
Best of luck! Lemme know how it goes!
Thank you for all the great videos.
I want to note: I put on cc (closed captions) which is set to English for me but it showed up as Korean on my screen with no option for English. I have never had this happen before and surely not in Korean language.
Woah that’s weird! I’ll look into it!
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thanks for sharing mate !
This is a great video, Mitch. Thanks for giving people a starting place to find work!
You’re very welcome 🤓 which options look most interesting to you?
@@ProjectUntethered I’d go with teaching English, and maaaaaaybe copywriting.
Both very good options. I’d go with your gut on what you think you’d enjoy more - writing by yourself, or teaching/interacting with others. You can always switch things up in the future if needed!
You're awesome! Thanks for the helpful ideas😊
You bet! I'm glad you found them useful! :-)
Love your video. Honest and not flashy
Thank you! That’s how we roll around here 😎
Can I please be friends with you?
RUclips friends!!
The first two mentioned.
Cool ideas... We love to travel also..Thanks!
Thanks! I’m glad you found them helpful! Did any idea stick out to you?
Mitch you are awesome 😎 and handsome 🤪!
You're making me blush! ☺️
I really appreciate this video man, but I have a question what is the cheapest way to get into van life?
I can only speak from our experience - we bought an old Roadtrek for $4,500 and bought a lot of our gear from thrift stores (or used stuff we already had). Vehicles are a lot more expensive now than when we started though. I've seen others buy older, normal vans, and then doing basic, cheap build-outs themselves. That would probably be the cheapest option, and there's a lot of great RUclips videos out there with examples!
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Your van job could be helping me finish my van 😅
Whatcha got left to finish? Speaking of which, that actually gave me another idea. If you learn how to build out your own van, you could easily charge good money to help other people to build theirs!
@@ProjectUntethered We have to do the shelves and cupboards and make our sink. I never did shop in school and my tools are terrible. So it’s been a slow build with help from others but we are going to go ahead and take it out and do some camping this week. Test it out.
@@danjustthinking That's kinda how I felt getting our van ready. It was a crash course in "how to be a handyman"...and I barely even had to build anything! Even though things are moving slow, just think how cool it is to be learning all these new skills. Good luck on your test trip!
Enjoyed video
Thank you Mitch
that was a great video. I'm planning on getting an RV to live in so that was dope Mitch
Glad you found it helpful! Hope you find the perfect RV soon!
Great ideas! Thanks
Definitely some gems here. Janice
Thanks, Janice! Glad you found it useful! 🤗
Mitch you're awesome. Thanks for the video
Zan, YOU are awesome!!
Haha Mitch you're awesome haha but truthfully I just learned about this a few weeks ago owner personal training business general contractor as of now but lost everything of course a few times due to covid and sterilization and all that kind of stuff but I'm at this point in life and it's so funny because there's a couple element life or van life that I really enjoy washing the especially those two they're amazing and you actually seem super cool and knowledgeable I was actually just asking the same questions that you're explaining this is the life that I want 100% Iona Tacoma that I paid cash for off road truck I'm a general contractor struggling general contractor now due to all that but I do every phase of construction so I can turn my truck into anything I want to and already have killer ideas of how to run electrical through and David just nevermind you don't need to know that kind of stuff but anyways yeah I am 100% in it is something that I totally need in my life been doing business and been blah blah blah my whole life even though I'm a surfer skateboard or I love everything outdoors I'm a photographer have certifications even lately through junior colleges or whatever you call them for 3D everything and for multimedia and video which entails video editing photography web design excetera but I just I'm certified for that that doesn't mean that I'm good at it but it doesn't mean that I have my professional off that or that I want to be it would help me out if I became a RUclipsr and monetized for the lifestyle that I actually want to live which is just the road life but truthfully the only thing that I really besides video editing and being a RUclipsr or whatever and just being a dork that knows what he's talking about when it comes to Construction and how I turned my truck into my dream and stuff like that the only thing that I can think of that is my passion but not in the business sense anymore I don't want to be the general contractor I've already lost everything like I said a few times in my life and it's devastating and you work 20 hours a day doing All Phases plus you got to do all the business part 2 so I've never had time for a real relationship even though I have loved and been loved and been through a ton relationships I've never had time for a real relationship because business was a twenty-four-hour-a-day job I am 100% and to making my truck into my traveling home in my own way and traveling the country or later on the world but basically what I would want to do which my mind might change by watching your blogs or whatever you call them more is just travel and be a Craftsman l a certain part of the year I'm building a log cabin or helping I just want to be a Tradesman now not the owner or the boss I've done I've been that my whole life and I've been semi well-off a lot of times and then I've also lost everything a lot of times from this business so I just want to travel and be a Craftsman and help people live in my truck fixer houses help people that can't help themselves that kind of stuff there's so many things that I want to do but I don't know how to get that started financially because I have an older mother at my house and I divorced younger sister at my house I still need to whatever I have in my business account is not going to come with me that is going to stay for their bills because my mom is getting older and it's scary so whatever that is that's for her so how do I start out basically being just consider me broke right now but have the truck to do it and I mean how do I how do I go to about this so I save up a few thousand dollars and then just start or what would your advice be on how I just get jobs like fixing people's houses or doing stuff that people can't do or capable of doing Tastefully helping people in every way that's what I'm asking so if you can get back to me or post one of your videos on that that would be amazing like I said I'm a Craftsman yes I have computer skills yes I have the means to remember about video editing and all that stuff to be a RUclipsr because I'm goofy but I'm very knowledgeable same time so anyways how do I get started thank you very much and I'm super stoked for you bro
Love that you mentioned Sean Ogle. Followed him for a long time.
He’s the man! 😎
I'm going for the ads for products.....reviews but done entertainingly......
Good call! I’ve noticed a lot of reviews are either boring or a bit too salesy. If you can find a way to show your honesty and authenticity, people will notice :-)
Thank you....great advice! Appreciate you being out there!
@@laffilmfest3759 You bet! Let me know how it goes!