Leetoniafan
Leetonia, Ohio
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I volunteered last summer (as a Chaplain) at a local campground with the agreement to have FHU. Because it was late when we started (Aug) we decided to just drive from home and park our RV this summer. My expenses were between $25-$50 a week. I would normally earn between $50-$100 plus expenses a hour. We met twice to plan for this season. We agreed that I would preach and work 1 or 2 days a week for FHU. In the second meeting I asked where I should park my vehicle and they wouldn't give me a place to park. Needless to say we left. Within 10 days I have found another place. We met Thursday and they showed us around. They gave me a choice of 17 spots and told me to bring it in. They didn't even ask me to work. It is sad to say, but this is the way the world is today. You better get a contract signed or you might get the shaft. (We took this as a learning experience). IS THIS COMMON OR IS IT AN ISOLATED EXPERIENCE??????
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WTTCS
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Hand shakes are a thing of the past unfornuately. Written contracts are just that. Words are just that.
I wouldnt trust anyone with my life, except a doctor and people in your line of work. Others, I would make em sign it. And yes, in todays economy, it is becoming more prevelant.
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Jayco-noslide
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Most of the documents are not really legally binding contracts but are "work agreements" and are a good thing but do not in any way guarantee a heck of a lot except that they are planing to give you a job for a certain amount of pay for a certain time period. But the employer can still change just about everything else about the situation and I don't know what one could really do about it. But,then do we really want to sign a "contract", which might mean if we couldn't show up we would be financially liable to the employer?
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The Texan
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We have only signed a contract three times as workampers and was very glad we did, with the USFS. They tried their best to stiff us on our small stipend, plus our mileage for the use of our vehicle and it took our state Senator to get our pay. After working for 4 months without getting paid, they tried to say we broke the contract by leaving before the end of the season, but 3 days after contacting our Senator, we had our money. Yes a contract is a good thing in today's workforce.
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beliveauj
Austin,Mn.
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How about the Workamper who signs a contract to work a season then quits with no notice.This is the second year working at this campground along with two other couples who were also here last year.The owners are wonderful people who bend over backword to make you happy.We get paid for all hours worked with a free site with 50amp.and WiFi.Also free laundry,free propane,a free meal any day you work plus a golf cart for your own use.
This week we had two couples who left with no notice.The first after three weeks and the second after three days.The main problem the children.This campground caters to kids and they knew that from the start.To up and leave at the start of summer with no notice is not good.We have never signed a contract in the six years we have been workamping not even here as our handshake is good enough.So when we complain about the owners we should look at ourselfs as well.
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Boblou
Florida
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How about the oposite. I have a workamping job in NC and it was agreed that he was looking for two couples and that we would receive no pay. We would work 20 hrs per couple for FHU. OK, my spouse and my self started in early may and every day was wonderful until the couple from hell showed up.
they were also told 20 hrs for full hookup and no pay. They are now working about 10 to 11 hrs PER DAY each and do this for 5 days a week. Well we are getting to the point that we think the owner of the campground is wondering why we are not working the same hours.
i have no idea if they are paid for the extra hours and it also seems as though the male of our counterparts is constantly riding around in a golf cart and we are walking (up and down hills) and seems to be checking up on our progress.
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CROSSBOLT
Whiteville, TN USA
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Believeauj, I wanna work there! Where is it? Boblou, your co-workers need to pace themselves! Y'all's fearless leader needs to sit on 'em and tell 'em to slow down and smell the flowers.
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Bethers
Alabama
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I signed one contract, have not for the other jobs. I have asked questions and with each job I learn there are more questions I should ask  . And I'm sure they always have more questions they could ask me (or other workampers). I've liked most of the other workampers, but had a few that could have made my life miserable if I let them.
Leetoniafan - you really can't compare what you make normally with what you'll be trading as a workamper - it's totally different. I find it unusual and that you are lucky if you are finding positions as a chaplain for a couple days a week for a site. Even the cg's I've been to with Sunday services, don't have a chaplain on premises like that. I'm glad you were able to find another position.
Loving the rv lifestyle!
Beth
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