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We Are Now An Official Workamper* News Concierge
As a Workamper News Concierge, we are able to offer RV-Dreams readers a promotion code to get a two-month extension on a Workamper News subscription. To find out more about what is included in a Workamper News membership, keep reading.
For those that already understand the memberships and just want to get to the sign-ups, Click Here!
Let's take a look at the memberships available.
Workamper Basic Membership
Six bi-monthly Workamper News magazines in print form via U.S. mail
 
Workamper News magazine includes Workamper Opportunity "help wanted" ads organized by state. Employers include contact information so workampers can contact them directly. The magazine also includes a feature article on workamping as well as many more pages of information and resources.
Members can (for free) place 30-word ads in each issue's "Situations Wanted" section
Best membership for those that don't have a computer, don't use a computer, or don't have consistent or reliable internet access
$33 - 1 year; $61 - 2 years; $92 - 3 years
Workamper Plus Membership
Six bi-monthly Workamper News magazines in both print via the mail and online via the Workamper.com website
Workamper News magazine includes Workamper Opportunity "help wanted" ads organized by state. Employers include contact information so workampers can contact them directly. The magazine also includes a feature article on workamping as well as many more pages of information and resources. The following is a sample page that shows the various icon codes used in the ads related to pay levels to help browsing.
Members can (for free) place 30-word ads in each issue's "Situations Wanted" section (Same as for Basic Members)
Daily "Hotline" jobs notifications via email and web
Hotline jobs are positions that come up between magazine publications and the openings are usually more immediate. The Hotline emails come once a day for all the jobs posted that day; however, you can opt to have each job listing sent individually as they are posted (giving you a jump on other candidates).
"Awesome Applicants" resume service
"Awesome Applicants" includes a resume builder that walks you through building a workamper resume including photos. Once completed, you can print your resume or email it to employers from within the resume builder.
"Employer Tours"
"Employer Tours" is a database of many of the workamping employers where you can find additional information and view photos of their facilities.
"Praise Your Employer"
"Praise Your Employer" is a section where workampers assign "star ratings" to the employers they would like to praise. Workamper Plus members get access and can see which employers have been given star ratings. Also, you can get the email address of the workamper posting the star rating so you can attempt to contact them directly about their experience.
Workamping Webinars - Live and recorded
Webinars are online seminars whereby you watch the presentation (perhaps a Powerpoint slideshow or a demonstration of the website) on your computer screen while you listen to the presenter. You have the ability to interact with the presenter via an audio feed or you can type in questions/comments via a "chat-type" box. Live webinars are the best, but if you can't make one you can view the recorded webinar later.
Jobinars - live and recorded
A "Jobinar" is a webinar that is presented by a prospective employer. Workampers have the opportunity to view and hear a presentation about a specific employer and/or specific positions. And just like a webinar, the participating workampers can ask questions of the employer. Again, if you miss the jobinar, you can view the recorded version later.
Workamper Community
Workamper Community is a place within Workamper.com where Plus Members can interact as "friends", post photos, write blogs, and more.
Private Forum areas
Workamper.com has a Forum that is open to the public and requires a separate login/password to post. However, there are a couple of sub-Forums, including one called "Workamper Experiences", that are only available to Workamper Plus Members.
Workamper Dreamers Site included
$48 - one year; $86 - 2 years; $133 - 3 years
Workamper Plus Green Membership
Exactly the same as Workamper Plus, EXCEPT you don't get the printed Workamper News magazine. The magazine can only be viewed online in either PDF format or as a "Flip Book".
$42 - one year; $69 - 2 years; $103 - 3 years
Workamper Dreamers Membership
The Workamper Dreamers Membership is completely different than the other three above. This membership is for those that aren't yet ready to start pursuing workamping positions. Perhaps you aren't sure about the workamping lifestyle or you are still in the research phase. If that is the case, then this one-time, lifetime membership may be your best starting point. Keep reading to see what it includes.
"Dreamer Exercises" to assist your thought process
"Four Steps To Freedom" Online Course
Access to the "Dreamer's Blog" written by Workamper News President Steve Anderson
Webinars about workamping and more
BONUS: Dreamer members get a FREE one-year Workamper Plus Green membership which can be activated anytime you are ready to start the job search
$42 - Lifetime membership
Our Opinion
We've been Workamper News subscribers since January 2005, and we've had seven workamping positions over the years. Even though we are not actively seeking workamping opportunities at this time, we are still Workamper Plus Green members, we keep our resume updated and available to employers, and we review the daily "Hotline" emails just in case something we just can't resist pops up.
We have been promoting Workamper News for years, and even though there are other RV employer-listed positions and websites out there, there is simply no comparison to the experience and what you receive with a Workamper News membership. Now, with that said, let's look at our recommendations.
Workamper Dreamers
If you aren't sure about the workamping lifestyle or are still in the researching phase, we recommend signing up for the Workamper Dreamers membership and combining what you learn there with the information you gather here on RV-Dreams.com. Then, when you are ready, you can activate your FREE BONUS one-year Workamper Plus Green membership.
Workamper News Memberships
If however, you are ready to 1) learn how to find and choose positions, 2) learn how to get employers to notice you, 3) learn how to get the best and most exposure you can, and 4) start finding jobs and getting hired, then you will want to sign up for a Workamper Basic or Workamper Plus membership. Which one? Keep reading. :)
Workamper Basic vs. Workamper Plus
Basic is better than Plus IF:
1) You don't have a computer or you don't use a computer, or you have very limited internet access or none at all
2) You just don't want to spend the extra money each year.
Plus is better than Basic BECAUSE:
1) You can view the Workamper News magazine online before all the print edition members receive it
The early bird gets the worm. Those that see ads first get the first shot at making contact with employers, and the early birds are always in a better position to get the best jobs. Also, if you are a full-timer, the print edition will take even longer to get to you via your mail forwarding process.
2) You get daily "Hotline" email alerts of job openings
Why is this important? The jobs in the actual Workamper News magazine are typically for positions out in the future (i.e. winter editions will have ads for next summer or fall positions). Hotline jobs are typically immediate needs and most never appear in the magazine. Also, some employers only use the Hotline to advertise and don't place ads in the magazine at all. So, if you don't like to plan months in advance, Hotline jobs are more immediate. Also, awesome jobs show up in the Hotline that don't show up in the magazine - two of our best jobs were Hotline jobs. Finally, if you didn't get the job you wanted, it may pop again in the Hotline as an immediate opening because workampers may cancel at the last minute, workloads may require additional workampers, or workampers may have had to leave early.
3) You get the "Awesome Applicants" resume builder
4) You get so many more tools to help and encourage you
5) You get much more value for your annual membership fee
Workamper Plus (regular) vs. Workamper Plus Green
In our opinion, we don't see any reason to get the print edition of the magazine which is the only difference between these two memberships.
So, unless you just have to have a printed magazine in your hand, save a few trees and a few bucks, and go Green!
Are you ready to sign up?
If so, here is the link to the page that walks you through the sign-up process and shows how to take advantage of our Concierge Code: Signing Up For Workamper News.
* "Workamper" and "Workamper News" are registered trademarks of Workamper News, Inc. and are used on this site with permission.
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