I always thought that seasonal work was for employees who didn't want commitment. I was wrong.
When you think of seasonal work, you probably think of a high school lifeguard summer job or a less stable job than normal full-time work. You may be surprised to know that there are lots of opportunities for seasonal work, such as front desk and sales, servers and bartenders, housekeeping... In this blog post, I am going to guide you through some of the plus sides of seasonal work, especially in this crazy time.
Employee Housing and Food
One bonus of seasonal work is the opportunity to have company-sponsored employee housing. This housing is usually dorm-style, but is affordable, and can give you access to live in more expensive areas for a fraction of the cost. Most seasonal housing is weekly rent and will provide all basic furnishings. A plus side to this is if you lose your job, you do not have to worry about still paying rent for an apartment. Once your contract is up, your housing is done. This works out great for me, a single, childless woman, because I am not too picky about where I am going to lay my head, as long as it is affordable and clean.
Taken out with your rent each week will also be a food allowance. Most seasonal locations will have a cafeteria where employees can get fresh meals and drinks. This is also a bonus because you aren't worried about where your next meal will come from, and you are also not spending a lot of money on fast food.
Meeting New People
Most of your co-workers in seasonal positions are also not from the area. This is awesome because you can explore and learn more about the area together. It also creates a comradeship because you are all in this new and foreign space. You are living with these people and spending all of your free time with them, so you begin to create a strong bond. I also love learning more about other cultures from my co-workers that come from different countries. You really create a network around the world in seasonal work.
Exploring Exciting Places
This is obviously the most exciting part of seasonal work. You are living in a new and exciting place every six months, and you realize that the world is at your feet. I like this because it is a more affordable way for you to see the country, and you are also emerging yourself into that state and city for the duration of your work. You can learn and explore just like a local, and I think that experience alone is worth it.
Burnout
Have you ever worked at a job where you dread coming to work every day? Or you are starting to get sick of your co-workers? Seasonal work is a perfect way to combat burnout. Once you start to get into a routine and think that you know everyone at your workplace, you are packing up and going to the next place. It keeps things new and exciting, and if you ever experience boredom in the workplace, you can comfort yourself knowing that you only have a few months left in this location.
Comfort Zone
This was the biggest factor for me. By no means is seasonal work easy, you have to make new friends at each location and move to strange and unknown spaces. This requires you to get out of your comfort zone and be very confident in yourself and your abilities. It is so worth it though. Seasonal work has helped me grow as an individual and made me realize that I am capable of so much more than I thought. If you are looking for personal growth and a new perspective on life, seasonal work may be a good fit for you.
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