HappyKayakers
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Thanks for all the suggestions. I'd prefer to do tech work since that's what I'm best at (he said very modestly). Unfortunately, many people balk at spending $20/hr for computer repairs but don't blink an eye when someone charges that to pressure wash their RV. I'll probably do some more research on Ebay. Don't really need/want to work fulltime (like Amazon) just a little extra to make ends meet. Although I really can't pass up the pay rates for sugar beet harvest so I'll continue to do that.
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wannavolunteerFT
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could you get with someone like office depot or staples and do tech work occassionally as stores in the area need you? or can you get set up to do in-home repair for one of the service companies? Like when I had in-home warranty on new PC and DVD drive bit the dust... someone called and did some trouble shooting via phone, and when they realized I was somewhat saavy, they then ordered new drive and only made one trip to house to install. Not sure how you would do that these days, but I am sure it still is done, becuase I see the Geek Squad ads (and others) all the time.
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HappyKayakers
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TexasH wrote:mgirardo wrote:You should leave a business card at the campgrounds you visit. Let them know that while you are staying, you are available to service their guests' computers. A small handful of my customers are RVers with computer problems. Some are just on vacation for a week and others are snowbirds.
-Michael
Also, a couple of magnetic signs for the sides of your vehicle while camping with your cell phone will bring calls!
Just put a mag sign on the truck a few weeks ago. We'll see how that pans out when I get to busier campgrounds.
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TexasH
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mgirardo wrote:You should leave a business card at the campgrounds you visit. Let them know that while you are staying, you are available to service their guests' computers. A small handful of my customers are RVers with computer problems. Some are just on vacation for a week and others are snowbirds.
-Michael
Also, a couple of magnetic signs for the sides of your vehicle while camping with your cell phone will bring calls!
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AprilWhine
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HappyKayakers wrote:each month, what do you do? I've tried Craigslist for tech work but that's been very disappointing so far. I'd rather not commit to a campground to work lots of hours at minimum wage or less. Trying to find part time work in the nearest town is usually easier said than done, especially if you're just passing through. If any of you are in a similar financial position, I'd love to hear some ideas.
Have you tried Lionbridge? They pay very well for Internet Assessors.
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mgirardo
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You should leave a business card at the campgrounds you visit. Let them know that while you are staying, you are available to service their guests' computers. A small handful of my customers are RVers with computer problems. Some are just on vacation for a week and others are snowbirds.
-Michael
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Tothill
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Are you a hands on hardware person or a software person?
We have hired several people via Get a Freelancer but they have all been for software projects.
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We've found that RV Parks will sometimes let us leave business cards and sometimes they won't. Public parks never. And we've also run into some parks that don't allow commercial advertising, so don't be too surprised if they ask you to take your signs down.
One thing we did that's been very valuable for our business is to join Escapees as a commercial member. It not only gives us validation as a legitimate business but it also allows us to leave our information on their park's bulletin boards. It doesn't cost a lot and they're such a great organization we really feel proud to be called an "Escapees Commercial Member." Something to consider.
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