How to Make Money as a Stealth Van Dweller

As in all of society the Stealth Van Dweller can be at any level of financial stability. The fortunate ones have established incomes or savings that allow them to continue on without concern about where the next meal is going to come from. Others live and work at steady employment, maintaining similar habits to those who chose to live in more stationary dwellings. Like every society there are those who just get by, working only as needed to raise funds for the next step in their ongoing odyssey.

Rather then address those who are permanently employed and somewhat stationary in their lifestyle, it would seem more helpful to address those who are traveling on a regular basis or living more or less hand to mouth.

Temp Service: Most cities have employment agencies that specialize is supplying short term workers. The largest group being in the field of office worker, receptionist, clerk typist, administrative assistant, or file clerk. Other possibilities are factory workers, assembly work, and office cleaning services. When workers are gone from their job for reasons such as sickness, injury, vacation, or leave of absence, they are often replaced on a temporary basis through employment agencies. Some times this will bring in employment for a few days, and other times you may be able to work the whole season at the same job.

Day Labor: Even smaller towns are opening legitimate offices offering day labor. These can be a quicker way to get money into your hands. You work for the day, collecting your pay at the end of that day with no guarantee or commitment that there will be any further work the next day. If your pockets are empty, this will eliminate the two week wait for a pay check that will come from the Temp Services.