2Likes
-
1
Post By brclarke
-
1
Post By wheatwhacker
|
13 Sep 2017
|
Registered Users
HUBB regular
|
|
Join Date: Aug 2017
Posts: 22
|
|
Earning along the way...
Hello to all.
I am just wondering how people earn along the way?
I'm in the very early stages of planning an extended trip (not sure where yet)...
Step one; ordered a 3m x 2m map of the world and intend to stick loads of pins in it of everywhere I want to visit a from there a route will materialise...
I am looking at selling the majority of my possessions (+/- £6k), renting out my narrowboat (current home) to provide a small residual income (+/- £300pcm)... or possibly selling it even (+/- £30k)!
There are a number of things (I feel) I need to buy before setting of on such an adventure (camping gear, panniers, stove etc etc)
But just wondering what people do to earn money along the way?
I currently work as a chef so easy to get work like that, but that also then means travelling with my chef uniform, knives etc (I wan't out of that trade anyway), wondering about teaching English as a foreign language? or perhaps doing work over the internet of some kind (but I'm no web designer).
Wide skill set, but very little in terms of qualifications.
Just wondering what others do to earn money along the way?
Also Visas for UK citizen vs. can in hand work?
|
13 Sep 2017
|
Registered Users
Veteran HUBBer
|
|
Join Date: Feb 2002
Location: Wessex, UK
Posts: 2,136
|
|
As you say teaching English is popular as are internet based jobs if you happen to be qualified for that sort of work but outside of your home country options are limited. Apart from the legality most jobs in developing countries pay little if you can find one, many people who travel long term have passive incomes from renting property and spend their savings returning home to earn more when the money runs out.
|
14 Sep 2017
|
|
Contributing Member
Veteran HUBBer
|
|
Join Date: Aug 1999
Location: Vancouver Island, Canada
Posts: 812
|
|
As someone who taught English overseas for 4 years, I wouldn't recommend it for reliable transient work. I think if you go to the trouble of earning a TEFL certificate, it can be a very worthwhile and fulfilling job, but teaching English doesn't lend itself to the sort of work-as-you-go employment the O/P might be looking for.
I found that it would take time to line up interviews, gain a position, and then work hard to prepare lessons and teach. Once teaching, it's very much full-on and will require as much attention and work as any other full-time job.
__________________
Bruce Clarke - 2020 Yamaha XV250
|
15 Sep 2017
|
HUBB Advertiser
Veteran HUBBer
|
|
Join Date: Feb 2009
Location: Cork Ireland
Posts: 181
|
|
I traveled for 3 years back in the day and got seasonal work operating harvesting equipment on farms. Good money and accommodation and food supplied
Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
|
Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 Registered Users and/or Members and 1 guests)
|
|
Posting Rules
|
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts
HTML code is Off
|
|
|
Similar Threads
|
Thread |
Thread Starter |
Forum |
Replies |
Last Post |
How does one afford this lifestyle?
|
Jesse Krembs |
Travellers' questions that don't fit anywhere else |
386 |
26 Dec 2020 02:47 |
|
Check the RAW segments; Grant, your HU host is on every month!
Episodes below to listen to while you, err, pretend to do something or other...
2020 Edition of Chris Scott's Adventure Motorcycling Handbook.
"Ultimate global guide for red-blooded bikers planning overseas exploration. Covers choice & preparation of best bike, shipping overseas, baggage design, riding techniques, travel health, visas, documentation, safety and useful addresses." Recommended. (Grant)
Ripcord Rescue Travel Insurance™ combines into a single integrated program the best evacuation and rescue with the premier travel insurance coverages designed for adventurers.
Led by special operations veterans, Stanford Medicine affiliated physicians, paramedics and other travel experts, Ripcord is perfect for adventure seekers, climbers, skiers, sports enthusiasts, hunters, international travelers, humanitarian efforts, expeditions and more.
Ripcord travel protection is now available for ALL nationalities, and travel is covered on motorcycles of all sizes!
What others say about HU...
"This site is the BIBLE for international bike travelers." Greg, Australia
"Thank you! The web site, The travels, The insight, The inspiration, Everything, just thanks." Colin, UK
"My friend and I are planning a trip from Singapore to England... We found (the HU) site invaluable as an aid to planning and have based a lot of our purchases (bikes, riding gear, etc.) on what we have learned from this site." Phil, Australia
"I for one always had an adventurous spirit, but you and Susan lit the fire for my trip and I'll be forever grateful for what you two do to inspire others to just do it." Brent, USA
"Your website is a mecca of valuable information and the (video) series is informative, entertaining, and inspiring!" Jennifer, Canada
"Your worldwide organisation and events are the Go To places to for all serious touring and aspiring touring bikers." Trevor, South Africa
"This is the answer to all my questions." Haydn, Australia
"Keep going the excellent work you are doing for Horizons Unlimited - I love it!" Thomas, Germany
Lots more comments here!
Diaries of a compulsive traveller
by Graham Field
Book, eBook, Audiobook
"A compelling, honest, inspiring and entertaining writing style with a built-in feel-good factor" Get them NOW from the authors' website and Amazon.com, Amazon.ca, Amazon.co.uk.
Back Road Map Books and Backroad GPS Maps for all of Canada - a must have!
New to Horizons Unlimited?
New to motorcycle travelling? New to the HU site? Confused? Too many options? It's really very simple - just 4 easy steps!
Horizons Unlimited was founded in 1997 by Grant and Susan Johnson following their journey around the world on a BMW R80G/S.
Read more about Grant & Susan's story
Membership - help keep us going!
Horizons Unlimited is not a big multi-national company, just two people who love motorcycle travel and have grown what started as a hobby in 1997 into a full time job (usually 8-10 hours per day and 7 days a week) and a labour of love. To keep it going and a roof over our heads, we run events all over the world with the help of volunteers; we sell inspirational and informative DVDs; we have a few selected advertisers; and we make a small amount from memberships.
You don't have to be a Member to come to an HU meeting, access the website, or ask questions on the HUBB. What you get for your membership contribution is our sincere gratitude, good karma and knowing that you're helping to keep the motorcycle travel dream alive. Contributing Members and Gold Members do get additional features on the HUBB. Here's a list of all the Member benefits on the HUBB.
|
|
|