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Iceman567:
We have been offered a workamper position at a southern Texas RV Resort. It is a fill-in/substitute position in the park. The position hours are split between my wife and myself for a total of 25 hrs per week ( no more than). The contract they would like signed spells out the hours, the title (substitute) but no actual responsibilites other than what we discussed over the phone.

Should the contract clearly identify what our job responsibilites are, total compensation (site, FHU, wi-fi, activity discounts, etc).

The contract also mentions that if, for whatever reason we are not able to fulfill the 6 month agreement, we would be liable to pay the site fees plus electricity for the remaining months.

Any input would be appreciated. This is our first position and I want to be sure all of our bases are covered.

Thanks for any help!

Mavarick:
Iceman, I am not a workamper so can't tell you what the "norm" is but here are my thoughts. I would not sign a contract that did not spell out everything within reason, period. I would list all things you discussed over the phone, I would also state that you have at least 2 wks free rent for showing up (what if you drive cross country & they change their mind when you show up?), and lastly if you cannot fulfill the 6 mo, whether you quit or they fire you, again you get 1 week free rent to gather things and leave. Then initial under your last sentence so nothing can be added. JM2Cs. I'm sure others can comment on their experiences also.

Conquest aka Robert:
I would agree with mavarick get it all in writing it covers you as well as them. You should not ASSUME it will be the way it was told over the phone especially if you deal with someone else at the CG. You don't have to be anal about it but you should make it clear you would feel better if things were spelled out so there won't be any misunderstandings.

Tony_Alberta:
"we would be liable to pay the site fees plus electricity for the remaining months."

So if you're not around you still have to pay the site fees?  Or is this only if you stay on site?

Gary RV Roamer:
The contract should spell out what you have to provide in exchange for whatever they provide.  Specific job assignments are typically vague, mostly because they vary a lot, but ought to state the basic type of work, e.g. camp host, office staff, maintenance, etc.

We've held several workamper positions in various parts of the country and I've never heard of one that made you liable for the site if you leave early. However, having workampers quit in mid-season is a common problem and there are often incentives to stay to the end, e.g. a bonus payable at completion.

That sounds like a very one-sided "contract" to me - I would be skeptical. Ask for some provisions that give you some guarantees as well.

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