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Ever done a "working vacation"?
Posted on 2/20/16 at 9:24 pm
Posted on 2/20/16 at 9:24 pm
Thinking about doing one next summer in New England on an organic farm. Small room and board fee helps farm owners make ends meet. You work 4 to 6 hours a day and learn a lot.
I usually grow 2 to 3 acres of garden so the work would be pretty easy for me. Thought I might pick up a little knowledge and new ideas, meet some cool people, hang out in New England for a month.
You have to interview for this particular location and be chosen to attend. Evidently, they screen applicants thoroughly.
Anyone ever done this? Sounds interesting.
I usually grow 2 to 3 acres of garden so the work would be pretty easy for me. Thought I might pick up a little knowledge and new ideas, meet some cool people, hang out in New England for a month.
You have to interview for this particular location and be chosen to attend. Evidently, they screen applicants thoroughly.
Anyone ever done this? Sounds interesting.
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Posted on 2/20/16 at 9:25 pm to LSU1NSEC
Oh, frick that.
I have no issues hoping on my laptop while on vacation and knocking out some emails, but I'm not farming for 6 hours a day and calling that a vacation.
I have no issues hoping on my laptop while on vacation and knocking out some emails, but I'm not farming for 6 hours a day and calling that a vacation.
Posted on 2/20/16 at 9:26 pm to LSU1NSEC
I've worked during my last 3-4 vacations.
I know that's not what you meant. No, I would not be interested in something like that.
I know that's not what you meant. No, I would not be interested in something like that.
Posted on 2/20/16 at 9:26 pm to RummelTiger
Be a great way to meet some hippy strange.
And get paid!
And get paid!
Posted on 2/20/16 at 9:26 pm to RummelTiger
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but I'm not farming for 6 hours a day and calling that a vacation.
I practically live in my garden.
Posted on 2/20/16 at 9:27 pm to LSU1NSEC
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I practically live in my garden.
Great, so that's your hobby.
But are you going to go on vacation and garden 6 hours of the day while on it?
Posted on 2/20/16 at 9:28 pm to LSU1NSEC
I want to do one, they have a program where I can go into a foreign country and learn how they do their teaching, lesson planning, programs, etc.... Everything is 100% paid for and I get a small pay check but it is extremely hard to get into.
Posted on 2/20/16 at 9:28 pm to RummelTiger
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But are you going to go on vacation and garden 6 hours of the day while on it?
sure would
Posted on 2/20/16 at 9:28 pm to LSU1NSEC
Taking my kids on a "roofing" vacation this summer.
Posted on 2/20/16 at 9:29 pm to LSU1NSEC
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sure would
fricking weirdo...
Posted on 2/20/16 at 9:30 pm to LSU1NSEC
I can see it being a good thing if you love doing the type of thing you'd be doing, like gardening in your example.
If it's a hobby you're passionate about, I could see it like a golf vacation for someone who loves golf, with the added bonus of getting paid.
If it's a hobby you're passionate about, I could see it like a golf vacation for someone who loves golf, with the added bonus of getting paid.
Posted on 2/20/16 at 9:32 pm to Spankum
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these folks have done some of that in the past as well...they provided room and board and also give you a little cash each month....
the one I'm interested in, the wages are basically subtracted from the room and board - the facilities look really nice
like I said, you have to hand picked to attend
Posted on 2/20/16 at 9:33 pm to LSU1NSEC
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you have to hand picked to attend
:rimshot:
Posted on 2/20/16 at 9:34 pm to RummelTiger
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:rimshot:
i don't think alcoholics are allowed
Posted on 2/20/16 at 9:35 pm to LSU1NSEC
That sounds awful.
Posted on 2/20/16 at 9:38 pm to LSU1NSEC
Ever gone to destin with wife and kids? Have to work your arse off every day hauling all their shite from condo to beach then vice verse every day
Posted on 2/20/16 at 9:40 pm to jmkidder
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Ever gone to destin with wife and kids?
No, I'm single but been to Destin a lot.
Cool thing about this type of vacation is the applicants are hand picked so you're most likely not going to be spending time with touristy idiots.
Posted on 2/20/16 at 9:40 pm to LSU1NSEC
Aren't you a school teacher?
Posted on 2/20/16 at 9:41 pm to East Coast Band
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Aren't you a school teacher?
nope
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