Wednesday 18 September 2013

How to Mix Part Time Work With Travel

The dream of leaving work behind and traveling around the world, one city at a time, quickly dulls when the money runs out. To keep the income flowing, a part-time job can fund your travel and keep you globetrotting. Part-time jobs exist both at home and throughout the world, allowing you to mix work and travel seamlessly.

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Mix Work and Travel

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    Find a job in the travel industry. The No. 1 way to mix work, whether part- or full-time, with travel is to find a job in the industry, which means you can travel while working, travel for work and travel with discounts on your days off. Host travel agencies require an upfront investment if you want to work as a home-based agent. Startup fees range from a few hundred to several thousand dollars. The agency will also take a portion of your commissions and may charge a monthly fee for an agent website and email. If you aren't a born salesman, check the job boards of airlines, cruiselines, resorts and other travel-related businesses.

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    Plan to commit from six weeks to six months if you plan to work part-time in your destination. Seasonal work on farms and resorts offers good part-time choices. Check AnyWorkAnyWhere.com, SeasonalJobs365.com or SummerJobs.com to hunt for jobs around the world. If you're motivated, you can find a part-time job at home that allows you to travel during the off season and part-time work in a variety of tourist destinations.

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    Work from home or on the road. Telecommuting jobs allow you to work from almost anywhere --- even a remote island if you manage to find Internet access. Customer service and phone-bank jobs often allow you to work part-time, making your own hours. If you already have a job, ask if you can freelance or work remotely. Don't forget to cut your hours, so you can enjoy your travel.

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    Leave the desk behind. Even if you've been stuck in a cubicle your whole life, don't overlook bartending and other service industry jobs. At the right spot, with the right attitude, the tips will add up. As an added bonus, there are bars and restaurants in almost every town around the globe.

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