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I took my 2nd 'golden parachute' in December, 2007. At that time my son's business was rapidly expanding & he asked for my assistance in writing and maintaining what we call our 'back office' system. Something similar to Quick Books, but, created specifically to his needs and requirements.
I was fortunate my skills (limited at they are) were easily transferable to what he wanted me to accomplish.
Going full time in the RV in December, 2019, followed almost immediately with the COVID issues presented a variety of problems. Securing reliable internet connectivity was the most challenging of these issues.
I am twice retired and I did not really go looking for a legitimate work from home/remote job, it sort of found me. I enjoy what I do and don't really consider it a job.
My advice if you are full timing & working............ find something you enjoy doing & find rewarding.
Good luck in your search and safe travels.
 
For those that work while RVing such as remote work, self-employed, etc. (i.e. not campground host type jobs) how are you finding your productivity while enjoying the open roads? How many hours of productive work a day do you think you can and should be doing? Are you able to focus? How would you measure your productivity?

After my Air Force days I worked on my software business at home for about 6 years. Productivity was mixed. I finally got an office space, was around other people, my productivity improved 2-3 times as well as I enjoyed the separation between home and work. When working "at home" I found myself rolling out of bed landing at the computer to start work, rolling out of the office chain into bed to end work. It is life consuming running your own business, IMHO. Since I've been RVing a good portion of each year, I just moved out of my office space and moved the office home again. As many know, I have a very nice dedicated office setup in my RV. But there are distractions, a lot of distractions. Distraction 1 - dawg! Distraction 2, the desire and expectation to tour each destination and get the most out of it. It is almost like being back to where I was post Air Force working from home, productivity is challenging. There are numerous other reasons for my dilemma but I'm curious how others are being productive on the road but also taking in what RVing has to offer. My objective when getting the RV was to not do away with working, I love what I do and what I've created, but the goal was having new views out the office window. No need to restrict my life between home and an office as quite frankly being single I did not really do the vacation thing. Work is and was my life, RVing has made "work" more challenging.

So that's my story and my questions for others that work, those that are not retired. I'm not sure I ever want to "retire" as I like having hobbies, my software biz and growing RVF is my hobby.

What's your story, how have things changed for the way you work and how are you measuring up?
When we camp, the computer is off and the cell phone is muted. I don't mix work and play. Thus camping is 100% family. The rest of the family, kids, etc. know how to contact us if necessary. Likewise for TV. bah humbug. A good music channel on XM radio is much preferred.

A discipline toward work, such as going to the office, is much preferred. While working at home or remote may be a necessity during COVID or the like, it sure seems that productivity suffers. Due to non-work-related distractions if nothing else.
 

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