My partner and I are both unhappy in our current jobs. It's got to the point where we both dread Monday and are quite down during the week. I've been looking in to ways of making changes to make us both happier and was wondering what it would be like to work as a campsite assistant / warden?
We would probably rent our house out so that the bills are covered. I know it doesn't pay much but as long as we have somewhere to stay and can afford to buy food etc that would be ok. But it would mean leaving secure jobs and not having any guarantees of employment at the end of the season. Is it a risk worth taking for a better quality of life?
Don't forget to leave a review of the campsites you have visited this year or last!
why not book a weekend on either of the club sites and chat to the wardens there. They may give their opinions of how the clubs treat their staff and that may give you a start.
Yep, have lots of chats to Wardens on lots of parks to build up a picture of the "good, the bad & the ugly" way of life. If you enjoy meeting people, all walks of life, and don't mind long / unsocial hours, but want to work in the great outdoors........thats the job for you!
It was the best thing we ever did. After my OH was made redundant when the firm closed, we rang the C&CC. Within a few weeks we were off down to Normans Bay to start as Assistants. Then a move to Scotland to Loch Lomond for the rest of the season. We were lucky to become Wardens after our first year although now its usually 2 or 3 years before you get your own site. We spent 6 years managing Kessingland on the East coast and then moved onto Ebury Hill near Shrewsbury where we had 5 great years before we retired in 2001. The pay is much better now than it was in those days and you do get a free pitch and electricity. We have made so many friends from around the country and we absolutely loved every minute. I say go for it.
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we are aged 49 &57,when my husband retired in 2008 from the fire service we worked abroad as holiday reps dealing with mobile homes,great lifestyle but if you are family orientated(ie grandchildren arrive) you can't come home.after a year at home we applied for a wardens job and were successful.we started in march and everything was daunting ,but 3 months on it's as though we have never done anything else.you don't need a degree just common sense and the ability to hold your tongue and laughter at some of the muppetry you witness.we actually got the job from this website.the only note of caution i would give is that without a private income the winter months will be hard unless you arrange a xmas job.
good luck with your quest.the other alternative is if you are handy a repair and maintenance job might be worth looking into in europe.canvas or keycamp are always looking.
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Topic: Becoming a campsite warden...?
and good luck! 
