Work and Travel in Washington

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WORK IN WASHINGTON ALL YEAR ROUND

Please edit this section to tell travellers what kinds of short term work is available in Washington all year round. Mention skills that are in demand here more than other places. If you can get some work as a translator in Washington but it is as hard as anywhere else, please don't list it. If it is a region in China that cannot get enough English translators.... I think you get the idea.

SEASONAL WORK IN WASHINGTON

SPRING

Agricultural work at local farms, orchards, and gardens may be available during Spring.

SUMMER

Jobs as counselors at summer camps may be an option for some during Summer. Outdoor and agricultural jobs may also become available.

AUTUMN

Seasonal warehouse and package handling jobs become available during Autumn.

WINTER

Warehouse, package handling, and retail jobs are needed until the end of the year.

ATTITUDE TO FOREIGNERS WORKING IN WASHINGTON

What is the attitude here? Are we all rich idiot tourists and if so, why on earth would we want to do some work? Or are we seen as western supremacists and viewed with suspicion? Let us know your thoughts and update them here.

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  • Edited on Oct 2 2016 by Sarah

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