Some of our loyal viewers may be surprised to read that our first workamping trip, and what was supposed to be a long term stay, is already over. What gives? It's quite the story.
We were supposed to be spending the entire winter season workamping in Florida. It was an absolutely beautiful view right on the Gulf of Mexico, with laid back hosting and a great customer base. We were very fortunate to make a few good friends along the way, including our original supervisor who hired our services. Then came one of the great curve balls of business: A change in management. As the park is corporately owned, this isn't all that much of a surprise, since turnover happens in business all the time. However, responsibility for the campground abruptly changed in a hostile takeover, planned even before the "big wigs" arrived. A change in the expectations of the camp hosts followed, increasing hours and duties without any sort of additional compensation in return. Coupled with how some of those in the adjusted positions addressed us, as well as took "aggressive actions" against persons at the park and sometimes just on a whim, we knew it was not only our time to leave, but we would have to do so in the middle of the night to avoid destructive confrontation.
One great quotation we always carry with us is, "There is light even on the darkest nights." The last days of our first foray into workamping were quite dark. We won't go into details, but will say a number of the happenings in our final days of traditional home and salaried living were coming back to us. Many people live on the road to improve their own personal health and well-being. Our light, however, always exists, both in our hearts and on the highway. We can simply pack up and move towards that light. Sure, breaking contracts can have a negative connotation to come with it, but if the terms are going to change from our initial agreement, the original contract is void.
We aren't quite sure where we'll end up next. There are still a few more winter opportunities we're exploring. Although most of the RVing ways are done months in advance, cancellations come up all the time. Whatever happens, this entire adventure, as we always say, is about following our internal compass. Never let anyone place unbreakable chains upon you. And even if you see the chains, know that you always have the power to break them. Sure, you may see barriers, but these hurdles can always be overcome, one way or another. It may not happen overnight, and it will be arduous, but it is something you can do. As the late Jim Valvano once said, "Don't ever give up."
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