Today, I am speaking with a former property manager from South Carolina who decided life was too short to spend it working 24/7. So she and her husband sold everything, bought a travel trailer and hit the road in search of a slower, more fulfilling life. Katherine Skiles dove into the Workamping lifestyle and has held a wide variety of roles in places like Arizona, California, Michigan, the Outer Banks and Texas. She managed RV parks, sold memberships, and even helped build a membership organization from the ground up. But, over time, she realized that true happiness wasn’t found in running things, rather it was found in bonfires, friendships and freedom. In this conversation, Katherine shares practical tips for other Workampers, such as how to avoid common job pitfalls, what to look for in a good employer, and why traveling light, reducing debt, and having a written agreement really matters. She also talks about cooking pizzas over a campfire, camping through a Michigan winter, and how six surprise puppies in Death Valley taught her the importance of staying flexible. If you’ve ever wondered whether Workamping can truly lead to a more joyful life, Katherine’s story will give you hope and a few good laughs, too. Katherine discovered that Workamping isn’t just about finding a job, but more about building a life that gives you room to breathe, explore and connect with people. After years of running a busy business, she chose a different path that let her cook over bonfires, make friends across the country and see the United States through her dogs’ eyes. She reminded us how important it is to go into Workamping prepared. That means reducing debt, knowing the legal ins and outs of compensation, asking smart questions during interviews and always getting the details in writing. Her experiences, both good and bad, have shaped how Katherine approaches each opportunity on the road and she’s happy to share those lessons with others. If you’d like to follow Katherine’s journey or get in touch, she shares her adventures on Facebook at The Traveling Fluffies where she posts updates from her travels, often from the perspective of her dogs, Marley and Daisy. That’s all for this week’s show. If you have been Workamping for one season or many years, we would love to hear about your adventures. I encourage you to schedule an interview with me at workampershow.com. We’d love to hear about your Workamping experiences, how you got started RVing, and what you love and dislike about the RVing lifestyle. Help others explore all the different ways to live this great lifestyle by sharing your story. If you are an employer of Workampers, then we invite you to be on the podcast, too. Share all of the details of your Workamping jobs in a future episode. It only costs a little bit of your time. Schedule an interview with me today by going to workampershow.com. You’ll find the schedule buttons at the bottom of the home page. It’s at freezing or below throughout much of the country today, so I have you bundle up and enjoy some hot chocolate. We’ll see you on the next episode of The Workamper Show. Thanks for listening!
