How To Find Day Work on a Road Trip

Check out the employment gazettes that can be found among the free newspaper stands in big cities. They often advertise short-term positions.

Sign up with a temp agency that specializes in day work.

Look for seasonal work, either on farms during harvest time or with merchants who might be overwhelmed during holidays.

Check with the Chamber of Commerce or Tourist Information Center to see if there are any upcoming events, like a county fair or a music festival, that might require extra help.

Stop by swap meets and flea markets and offer your services helping vendors set up and break down.

Check out the nearest resort area. Hotels and restaurants in those areas often need help because of the transitory nature of their employees.

Strike up conversations wherever you go and mention that you’re looking for day labor. You never know who may need a hand—or knows someone who does.