Employment & Income
Earning money while living on the road can involve challenges most traditional workers never have to think about — where to park, how to stay connected, pet care, transportation, physical limitations, and whether a job actually fits the life you’re living. Start here for practical articles and national resources that can help you find work, protect your benefits, and make income decisions that work for you.
Helpful Articles
It’s Never Just the Job: The Moving Parts of Working While Living in a Vehicle
Why working while living in a vehicle can require solving a dozen other problems before you ever earn the paycheck.
Building Road Life Hub: The Work Behind the Mission
A behind-the-scenes look at the work involved in building Road Life Hub and creating a different kind of income and purpose on the road.
How I Made Work Camping Work in an SUV
How I combined a work-camping arrangement with a seasonal job — and what SUV and van dwellers should know about finding opportunities that actually fit their setup.
National Resources
CareerOneStop
Search for jobs, explore careers, build or improve a résumé, find training, and locate an American Job Center near you. It also has resources specifically for workers 55+ and people with disabilities.
Social Security Ticket to Work / Work Incentives
Learn how working may affect SSDI or SSI, what work incentives are available, and how some people can test their ability to work while keeping certain benefits and Medicare or Medicaid protections.
Workamper News
Find seasonal and short-term jobs with campgrounds, RV parks, and other employers across the country. Workamper News offers job listings and resources for people who want to work while traveling. Some resources are free; full access to job listings requires a paid membership.