Traveling with spouse in tow

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I start traveling next month, but our son graduates and moves away in May. My husband and I have talked about him traveling with me after that, as all we will have left is a furbaby at home and we can take her with us. My husband is not a nurse, he has teaching degree but actually works in retail. I'm curious about what your spouses do for work when they travel with you? I've looked into online jobs but am unsure where to start. My husband needs something to keep him busy, and frankly likes to have some of his own money. Any suggestions or advice would be great. He is a very smart man and unbelievable with people but can't stand blood so nursing is out. Short schooling requirement, under 1 year, is ok and doable.

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Lots of retail everywhere, ManPower, tutoring, and hospitals often have transport or housekeeping jobs at better than fast food pay.

He could also manage your career dealing with agencies and sorting offers, finding housing, time off activities in a new place, meals and housework.

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We considered that he could easily job hop but worried about what that would do for his overall resume when we decide to settle down again. That is why we were looking into online jobs/work from home stuff. That way he could have consistent employment even if it doesn't pay a lot. It would also be his personal fun money to spend as he wishes without my influence. (he is an impulsive spender, I'm a bit of a finance control freak) We considered having him just be house husband and manage things for me, but experience has shown that to probably be a risky choice for our marriage, so I was interested in what other travelers do.

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We considered that he could easily job hop but worried about what that would do for his overall resume when we decide to settle down again. That is why we were looking into online jobs/work from home stuff. That way he could have consistent employment even if it doesn't pay a lot. It would also be his personal fun money to spend as he wishes without my influence. (he is an impulsive spender, I'm a bit of a finance control freak) We considered having him just be house husband and manage things for me, but experience has shown that to probably be a risky choice for our marriage, so I was interested in what other travelers do.

I traveled once with my boyfriend but his contract was a year and I was able to work with one company for a year. If you're consistently traveling, your husband should look into getting a travel company himself where he can choose locations and whatnot (actually have no info about this kind of job but it sounds possible)

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My partner does construction so it's easy for him to start and stop working. But we have kids so he's doing the stay at home dad thing right now. He drives for uber for extra pocket money. Maybe your hubby can do that.

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I was not aware of UBER, we will defiantly be looking into it, thanks.

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There's some "work-from-home" call centers that you can work for entirely at home, just as long as you have the equipment. And it's not area specific either. I used to do it before nursing school.

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Xerox is one company that offers it, but there's a ton of companies out there.

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OOOh that looks promising! Thanks.

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