Hi. We are new to the grey nomad lifestyle and will be working our way around this wonderful country. Our plan is to work in exchange for site, electricity and anything else we can barter. Looking for peoples experiences and what hours worked in exchange for these facilities. Any pointers are most welcome.
Neil
Dougwe said
11:36 AM Aug 8, 2020
Um sorry but what is w..k, I still can't say that W word.
-- Edited by Aus-Kiwi on Saturday 8th of August 2020 11:52:14 AM
Bicyclecamper said
03:08 PM Aug 8, 2020
Powder, I would Have a look at Caretaking opportunities, it is what we did for a time. The Land Magazine and Queensland Country Life, have the ads all the time, so you can try there first, but mostly it is work for you keep situation, sometimes food is thrown in, if it is a working farm. You will enjoy it, but sometimes you will get Hardarses, that want more then what they are wilingl to give, in those instances, it is better to walk away from them, even mid job.
Tony Bev said
03:32 PM Aug 8, 2020
Hi Neil (Powder)
I have no idea about bartering or charges, for working accommodation etc
But on the top right of this webpage, click on
Click here to visit the Grey Nomad website
On the top of that page, click on Classifieds, then look at Help Wanted, House sitter wanted, etc, as it will give some idea of what is around
Not knowing where you are, or what work you are prepared to do, there may be a shortage of people, for seasonal farming/fruit picking work, this year, due to border closures
In West Australia, (in the past), I have seen adverts for casuals to look after wheat silos, it may be the same in other States
JohnR said
07:57 PM Aug 8, 2020
Neil
We have been on the road for the past 6 years.
No accolades as there are many "Nomads" out there having 10/20 years traveling this country working and living the life style.
We have found that house/farm sitting have been ideal from the point of view for covering utilities and saving on diesel.
Unfortunately COVID 19 has just about curtailed all sitting opportunities.
We are currently parked up at the base camp and have so for the past 5 months.
With the closure of boarders things are not going to improve in the short term.
We thank our lucky stars that we have had 5/6 years and not just starting out.
In summary check out a few sites for house sitters, care taking positions or voluntary situations as well.
Thanks for the replies. We are in Qld and lucky enough to have a job arranged to go to on a cattle/cropping farm.
Aus-Kiwi said
11:27 AM Aug 9, 2020
Can still keep distance etc in farm . Still have to be aware of hygiene etc .
Tony Bev said
04:49 PM Aug 9, 2020
Powder wrote:
Thanks for the replies. We are in Qld and lucky enough to have a job arranged to go to on a cattle/cropping farm.
Hi Powder
Good to see that you have got it all sorted
I did read not so long ago, that Queensland was going to import people from the Pacific area, as seasonal workers, so there may be plenty of work up your way
Dougwe said
04:53 PM Aug 9, 2020
Trying not to head this topic off onto a political one I can't see why SOME of the ones on long term 'Job Search' can't be made to do the work mentioned? Seems the obvious solution to me. Maybe some of the ones that have lost work due to CV19 could do it also.
Aus-Kiwi said
05:04 PM Aug 9, 2020
Fix the pot holes out there ! Working on roads !!
Tony Bev said
05:17 PM Aug 9, 2020
Dougwe wrote:
Trying not to head this topic off onto a political one I can't see why SOME of the ones on long term 'Job Search' can't be made to do the work mentioned? Seems the obvious solution to me. Maybe some of the ones that have lost work due to CV19 could do it also.
Hi Doug, hope that you are still going well
I do recall reading early on, when the first lockdowns came, that the PM did say, that the Government was not in the business of private enterprise, or words to that effect
I will obviously apologise if my memory is not correct
Aus-Kiwi said
11:29 AM Aug 11, 2020
If you work on the road ? Make sure your safe ! Detour or barriers, traffic control etc lol
Hi. We are new to the grey nomad lifestyle and will be working our way around this wonderful country. Our plan is to work in exchange for site, electricity and anything else we can barter. Looking for peoples experiences and what hours worked in exchange for these facilities. Any pointers are most welcome.
Neil
Due to C19 there could be issues . Plenty of opportunities out there . Wheat, fruit belt . Many agencies etc . https://au.indeed.com/m/jobs?q=Farm+Work+With+Accommodation
-- Edited by Aus-Kiwi on Saturday 8th of August 2020 11:52:14 AM
I have no idea about bartering or charges, for working accommodation etc
But on the top right of this webpage, click on
Click here to visit the Grey Nomad website
On the top of that page, click on Classifieds, then look at Help Wanted, House sitter wanted, etc, as it will give some idea of what is around
Not knowing where you are, or what work you are prepared to do, there may be a shortage of people, for seasonal farming/fruit picking work, this year, due to border closures
In West Australia, (in the past), I have seen adverts for casuals to look after wheat silos, it may be the same in other States
Neil
We have been on the road for the past 6 years.
No accolades as there are many "Nomads" out there having 10/20 years traveling this country working and living the life style.
We have found that house/farm sitting have been ideal from the point of view for covering utilities and saving on diesel.
Unfortunately COVID 19 has just about curtailed all sitting opportunities.
We are currently parked up at the base camp and have so for the past 5 months.
With the closure of boarders things are not going to improve in the short term.
We thank our lucky stars that we have had 5/6 years and not just starting out.
In summary check out a few sites for house sitters, care taking positions or voluntary situations as well.
Cheers
JohnR
Thanks for the replies. We are in Qld and lucky enough to have a job arranged to go to on a cattle/cropping farm.
Hi Powder
Good to see that you have got it all sorted
I did read not so long ago, that Queensland was going to import people from the Pacific area, as seasonal workers, so there may be plenty of work up your way
Hi Doug, hope that you are still going well
I do recall reading early on, when the first lockdowns came, that the PM did say, that the Government was not in the business of private enterprise, or words to that effect
I will obviously apologise if my memory is not correct