Do workers on the RV road get job burnout?

Most workers on the RV road have left high stress jobs and now choose ones that are much more low key. Most chose not to work in management positions. If they wanted management, they'd could have stayed in their old jobs and made a lot more money!

That said, it is possible to experience burnout. According to an article in one of the free employment magazines, burnout is definied as

the stress and unhappiness resulting from the mismatch between
the needs of the person and the demands of the job.

The article goes on to say that people who try to please everyone are at highest risk, which means more women suffer from burnout than men. If you put in so much time and energy you are exhausted, it may come from the need to feel indispensible. That gives a feeling of power, but it does lead to frustration and ultimately burnout.

So what can you do to avoid burnout? Here are some suggestions that may help

1. Choose jobs that are fun or not so fast-paced. A small RV park will probably be less busy and thus less stressful than a large one.
2. Choose something you enjoy.
3. Don't get emotionally involved in the decision-making and running of the business. Just do your job to the best of your ability.
4. If things aren't exactly to your liking, remember this is a seasonal job, not a career.
5. Take walks, bike or swim each day to help you relax and get your mind off work.
6. Don't take your job home with you. It's not likely that it is necessary nor will it make a difference except to your stress level.

Probably the easiest way to avoid burnout is to remember, "This too shall pass." Remember too that this job is serving a purpose even if it isn't perfect and allowing you to meet your goals, whether they are making money, to be in that area, or to be near family. Jaimie

For information on Jaimie's 2nd edition of Support Your RV Lifestyle! An Insider's Guide to Working on the Road, see RVBookstore.com.